Murray McIntosh is a specialist recruitment consultancy working across Engineering disciplines, the Water sector and Policy & Public Affairs. We work with organisations that shape regulation, deliver critical infrastructure and drive long‑term impact.

Our approach is consultative, relationship‑led and built on deep sector knowledge. Working with high‑profile clients, we build trust by and delivering reliable and consistent high‑quality.

We invest heavily in our people and develop consultants to become true specialists in their markets.

From July 2026, our office will be based in Goring on Thames.

Goring & Streatley train station is just 15 minutes from Reading or Didcot. We also have onsite parking.

The role

We are hiring Trainee Recruitment Consultants to join our growing teams. This role is designed for someone at the start of their recruitment career who is keen to learn, develop commercial skills and build long‑term expertise within a specialist market.

You will receive structured training, close support from experienced consultants and clear progression based on performance.

What you will be doing

Supporting consultants with candidate sourcing and market mapping Learning how to manage recruitment processes end to end Building candidate relationships through calls, meetings and networking Supporting client delivery and developing commercial awareness Developing knowledge of your specialist market over timeAbout you

Ambitious, curious and motivated to build a career in recruitment Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with professionals Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, relationship‑driven environment No recruitment experience required, but sales, customer‑facing or commercial experience is beneficialMurray McIntosh is committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss any adjustments needed to support you through the recruitment process.

Our specialist teams

Policy & Public Affairs Working within industry, regulators, trade associations, charities and consultancies, we support our clients to recruit niche talent in policy, public affairs, communications and economics.

Engineering Recruiting across disciplines from mechanical and electrical through to design and systems engineering. We work with defence, aerospace, manufacturing, science and research industries, supporting permanent and contract hiring at all levels.

Water Partnering with water companies, consultancies and framework partners across clean and wastewater, infrastructure, environmental and capital programmes, with a strong contractor focus and long‑term client relationships.

Benefits We offer clear career progression, accredited training and ongoing coaching, alongside excellent uncapped commission. Benefits also include private health insurance, a generous annual leave allowance, regular team socials including summer and Christmas parties. Our culture supports balance and wellbeing, with work‑from‑home Fridays and a collaborative working environment