Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant

Investigo, part of The IN Group

AI. Data. Cyber. Software. Technology.

Houston, Hybrid

Competitive Basic Salary Commission

Full time, permanent

There's a reason the best tech recruiters are repositioning right now: the market is shifting, fast.

AI, data and advanced technology aren't "emerging" anymore. They're defining where the market is heading, and that's exactly where Investigo has been building for years.

In 2026, we're opening a brand-new office in Houston, and we're looking for a select few recruiters to join our founding team.

Why Houston, why now?

Houston is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing markets in the US. As a global hub for energy and the energy transition, home to the world's largest medical center, and a centre for aerospace, logistics and advanced manufacturing, it's a city where technology is reshaping entire industries.

That transformation is driving huge demand for AI, data, software and cyber talent, and it's exactly the kind of market Investigo knows how to win in.

Join our founding team

This is a genuine ground-floor opportunity. As one of the first people through the door, you'll help build our Houston presence from the start: shaping the client base, the culture and the direction of the office. The earliest joiners in a new office are the ones who grow with it, and that's the opportunity here.

You won't be starting from scratch, though. You'll have the brand, infrastructure, client relationships and leadership of an established international group behind you from day one.

What makes this different

This isn't about plugging into a saturated desk. It's about stepping into a high-growth, high-demand space with real momentum behind it.

→ AI & Data performance up 4x year on year

→ 9 years building a serious US tech presence

→ Deep, established relationships with cutting-edge clients

→ A founding role in a brand-new office, with big-group resources behind you

You won't be catching up here. You'll be joining ahead of the curve.

The market you'll operate in

You'll work across:

→ AI, Machine Learning and Data Science

→ Software Engineering (backend, platform, distributed systems)

→ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure

→ Advanced tech roles at the intersection of AI and industry

You'll also have the scope to build across the wider technology landscape, rather than being confined to one lane, and to work alongside our established US teams to open doors nationally.

What you'll be doing

→ Owning and growing your market, with full 360 responsibility

→ Winning new clients and building relationships across the Houston and wider US tech landscape

→ Headhunting and engaging high-calibre technical talent in competitive, specialist areas

→ Acting as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on talent availability, compensation and market trends

→ Helping shape the culture, ways of working and growth of our Houston office

→ Building a long-term, sustainable desk rather than chasing quick wins

Why Investigo

→ Definia-backed: a genuinely differentiated capability that opens doors others can't

→ Proven leadership: Amir Al-Ajooz and Jordan Fitzpatrick have built high-performing teams with real longevity

→ 8-year average tenure, which in recruitment tells you everything

→ Up to 50% commission through our Platinum scheme, plus real autonomy

→ Multiple routes to success across AI Sciences and our broader tech portfolio

→ The best of both worlds: the energy and influence of a founding team, with the brand, infrastructure and reach of The IN Group

Who this is for

You're likely already a 360 tech recruiter who:

→ Understands where the market is heading across AI, data and advanced tech

→ Has a consistent billing track record and a strong business development instinct

→ Wants more ownership, autonomy and earning potential

→ Is excited by the idea of building something from the ground up

→ Feels held back by the limits of your current setup

→ Wants to build something properly, not just chase short-term wins

Experience recruiting in the Houston or wider Texas market is a real advantage, but if you've built a strong tech desk elsewhere and are excited by what Houston offers, we'd still like to talk.

We're not speaking to everyone.

If you've already heard from us, take a proper look. If not, and you back yourself to be one of the founding members of our Houston team, get in touch.

📧 Eve.coxeter@wearetig.com

📞 1 646-461-7272