Manager (Contract Recruitment)

Head of Contract Recruitment (UK) – Construction & Civil Engineering Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 basic (DOE) + Profit Share
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5:30pm | Flexible Fridays
Parking: Free onsite parking

Join Novax Recruitment Group – Shape the Future of Contract Recruitment
Novax Recruitment Group is seeking an ambitious and entrepreneurial recruitment leader to head up and grow our UK Contract Recruitment Division within the Construction & Civil Engineering sector.

Founded in 2020, Novax has rapidly scaled to a £5m turnover business, operating across the UK and USA. Our current success has been driven by contract recruitment within the public sector and permanent white-collar placements across construction and civil engineering . This role marks the next phase of our strategic growth.

The Opportunity:
This is a unique \”build-from-scratch\” opportunity. You’ll take full ownership of launching, developing, and scaling a dedicated contract desk in the construction and civil engineering space. That includes:
Designing and implementing your own recruitment processes
Building and leading your own team
Owning your P&L with the support of the senior leadership team
Establishing relationships with new clients and growing contract revenue streams
What You’ll Need:
Proven experience in contract recruitment within construction or civil engineering
Strong knowledge of the UK recruitment market
Experience building a desk or division from the ground up (or strong ambition to do so)
Leadership skills with the ability to hire, mentor, and manage a team
Commercial acumen and a growth mindset

What We Offer:
Competitive basic salary between £40,000 – £60,000 (dependent on experience)
Attractive profit share scheme – be rewarded for your success
The freedom to build your own division your way
Modern offices in Altrincham with free onsite parking
Flexible working on Fridays – because we believe in work-life balance
A clear route to directorship for the right individual

Join us at Novax Recruitment Group and become a key part of our journey as we expand further into the contract market. This is your chance to make a lasting impact in a business that supports innovation, autonomy, and ambition.