Lead Senior Recruiter – European MEP & Construction Engineering (India Based)

Location: India | Market: Europe | Type: Permanent & Contracting Recruitment

About Awilli Group

Founded in Basel, Switzerland, Awilli Group specialises in engineering and construction recruitment for Europe's data centre, semiconductor, and life sciences sectors .

We focus exclusively on physical infrastructure, MEP engineering, and EPC project delivery—not software or IT recruitment.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced, commercially driven Senior Recruiter to lead and grow a specialist European recruitment desk from India.

You'll own the full recruitment cycle, build relationships with European clients, headhunt senior engineering talent, and drive placement revenue.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an ambitious agency recruiter who knows the European market and wants to build a high-performing desk.

What You'll Do

- Headhunt & Place: Source and secure specialist MEP, construction, and engineering talent across Europe.
- Build & Grow: Develop candidate networks, strengthen client relationships, and expand recruitment mandates.
- Own Performance: Manage your desk, deliver placements, and consistently generate fees.
- Lead: Support and mentor junior recruiters as the team expands.

What We're Looking For





- 5+ years in permanent recruitment within an agency environment (base salary + commission).
- Proven experience recruiting MEP, construction, or EPC engineering professionals for data centres, semiconductors, or life sciences facilities.
- An established European candidate network and successful European placement track record.
- Strong LinkedIn Recruiter, direct headhunting, and client relationship management skills.
- Familiarity with disciplines such as commissioning, QA/QC, planning, EHS, QS, and construction project management.
- Excellent English communication skills and the ability to work European-aligned hours from India.

What We Offer

- Competitive India-market base salary + uncapped commission .
- Ownership of a specialist European recruitment desk.
- Direct leadership access, international resources, and opportunities for growth.

Significant: This role is strictly focused on physical engineering and industrial construction. Applicants with exclusively software, IT, or generalist technology recruitment backgrounds will not be considered. Interested?

Apply with your CV and a brief overview of your European MEP/construction recruitment experience, key sectors, and candidate network .

📌 Lead Senior Recruiter: European Engineering Markets (India Based)
🏢 Awilli Group
📍 India