Full job descriptionRecruitment Consultant - Rail (Irish Market)Build a high-performing recruitment desk within one of Matchtech’s most established and successful specialist teams.Are you an ambitious Recruitment Consultant looking for a market with long-term growth, major infrastructure investment and outstanding earning potential?
We’re looking for a driven recruiter to join our Rail team, focusing on the rapidly expanding Irish market. This is an opportunity to build your own specialist desk, work with leading engineering and infrastructure clients, and become a recognised expert within a thriving sector.
Whether you’re an experienced 360 recruiter or someone who enjoys business development and relationship building, this role offers genuine career progression, strong earning potential and the support to succeed.
Why Rail?Rail recruitment offers something many sectors can’t: long-term stability and ongoing demand.
Driven by major investment through Project Ireland 2040 and the National Development Plan, the Irish rail market is experiencing significant growth across transport infrastructure, sustainability and network expansion projects.
For recruiters, that means:
Long-term demand for specialist talent
Strong contract and permanent recruitment activity
Opportunities to build lasting client relationships
Repeat business and contractor networks
Excellent commission potential
The chance to become a true market specialist
This is a sector where relationships, expertise and credibility create long-term success.
The OpportunityWorking within our specialist Rail team, you’ll manage both contract and permanent recruitment across white-collar engineering and infrastructure markets.
Typical roles include:
*Project Managers

*Project Engineers

*Design Engineers

*Engineering Managers

*Commercial Professionals

*Programme & Project Controls Specialists

*Rail Communications Professionals

*Signalling & Systems Experts

As a 360 Recruitment Consultant, you’ll:
*Win and develop new business

*Build long-term client relationships

*Source and engage specialist talent

*Manage recruitment processes from briefing to placement

*Grow contractor networks

*Develop your own specialist market

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys sales, business development, networking and creating opportunities.
Why Join Our Rail Team?Learn from Proven SuccessYou’ll join an experienced team with an established reputation, strong customer relationships and a proven track record of success.
The team is home to one of Matchtech’s highest-performing consultants, demonstrating the scale of opportunity available when specialist expertise meets the right market.
Supportive Team CultureCollaboration is a huge part of this team’s success.
You’ll work alongside experienced consultants who are passionate about sharing knowledge, supporting development and helping each other achieve their goals.
Whether you’re already recruiting within infrastructure or looking to specialise in a new market, you’ll have access to ongoing support, mentoring and development.
Established Market ExpertiseMatchtech has over 40 years of recruitment excellence and more than 30 years supporting the Rail industry.
Our team works across the full project lifecycle, including:
*Planning

*Design

*Commercial

*HSQE

*Programme Management

*Project Management

*Delivery

*Test & Commissioning

This breadth allows us to build deeper customer relationships and support some of the industry’s most important projects.
What We’re Looking ForWe’re keen to speak with people who:
*Have experience in recruitment, sales or business development

*Enjoy winning new business

*Are commercially minded and target driven

*Thrive on building long-term relationships

*Want to become genuine market specialists

*Are motivated by career progression and earning potential

Previous Rail, Engineering, Construction or Technical Recruitment experience is advantageous but not essential.
Most importantly, we’re looking for ambitious people who want to build a successful career in recruitment.
What’s In It For You? Competitive commission structure
Clear career progression pathways
Industry-leading recruitment technology and AI tools
Structured learning and development programmes
Ongoing mentoring from experienced recruitment professionals
Flexible working options
Team incentives and reward programmes
Regular socials and team events
Free on-site parking
Comprehensive benefits package
Why Join Now?The Irish rail market is entering one of its most exciting periods of growth in recent history.
For recruiters looking to establish themselves within a specialist market with long-term demand, strong client investment and genuine career opportunities, there has never been a better time to join.
Apply today and build your future within one of Matchtech’s most successful specialist recruitment teams.