Consultant Engineering

Job Summary / Introduction

Build client relationships and lead end-to-end recruitment within the Engineering & Manufacturing practice.

Strengthen your technical market knowledge and advance your career at Michael Page, supported by structured training, clear progression pathways, and access to a global network.

Details About the Client

Join Michael Page Singapore’s Engineering & Manufacturing practice, partnering with organisations to hire technical professionals across engineering, production, maintenance, quality and operational excellence. In this role, you will strengthen client relationships, match professionals to career opportunities, and deliver recruitment solutions tailored to each assignment. We welcome relevant experience in recruitment, engineering, manufacturing or technical sales.

About Us

Michael Page is a globally recognised professional recruitment leader, operating in more than 30 countries and trusted for excellence, integrity, and innovation. As a key regional hub and one of our highest-performing markets, our Singapore office gives you the chance to work with exceptional talent while partnering with some of the world’s leading organisations across a wide range of sectors. With access to a strong client network, advanced tools, and the autonomy to develop your own strategy, Michael Page offers a platform for ambitious professionals to grow and succeed.

Role Description

As a Recruitment Consultant at Michael Page, you will:

• Build relationships with current and prospective clients by understanding their businesses, technical operations and hiring requirements.

• Generate new business opportunities through market research, client engagement, referrals and professional networking.

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle, including client briefings, candidate sourcing and assessment, interview coordination, offer negotiation and placement follow-up.

• Create and grow candidate networks in engineering, production, maintenance, quality and operational excellence via direct sourcing, referrals and market mapping.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand the technical capabilities, industry experience and relevant qualifications required for each role.

• Evaluate candidates against role-specific requirements, taking into account technical knowledge, practical experience and relevant achievements.

• Advise both clients and candidates on talent availability, remuneration, hiring requirements and recruitment processes.

• Produce recruitment proposals and negotiate fees and service terms in line with company guidelines.

• Build your knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering disciplines, industry developments and emerging technologies to support well-informed recruitment recommendations.

• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and locations to support client opportunities, candidate referrals and recruitment delivery.

• Maintain accurate recruitment records and manage client and candidate information in accordance with applicable requirements and company policies.

• Ensure fair recruitment practices, confidentiality and professional integrity throughout the recruitment process.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Relevant experience in recruitment, engineering, manufacturing, technical sales, business development or account management, with skills transferable to client engagement and recruitment delivery.

• A genuine interest in Engineering & Manufacturing and a willingness to build specialist market expertise. Experience recruiting for or working within technical functions is an advantage.

• The ability to understand technical job requirements and communicate effectively with hiring managers and candidates.

• Commercial awareness, including the ability to recognise business opportunities, engage prospective clients and develop existing accounts.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a consultative approach to understanding client and candidate needs.

• Excellent research and organisational skills, with the capacity to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities.

• Drive, persistence and the ability to respond constructively to changing client requirements and recruitment challenges.

• A commitment to service quality, fair hiring practices and building credible, long-term professional relationships.

• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

What We Offer

• Career Development: A structured career framework with opportunities to deepen your specialist expertise and progress into broader or leadership roles.

• Training and Support: Access to recruitment, commercial and professional development programmes, along with coaching from experienced colleagues.

• Regional and Global Connectivity: The chance to work across markets and access international referral networks and market insights.

• Specialist Market Exposure: Opportunities to support organisations across industries, strengthening your understanding of their engineering capabilities, manufacturing operations and technical talent needs.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Michael Page is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and assess applicants based on skills, experience and their ability to perform the role.

If you require adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please inform us so we can discuss your needs.

Contact : Junie Lim (Lic No: R1770586/ EA no:18S9099)

Phone number : +65 6416 9864

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