Internal Construction Recruiter

Company Overview

At Coinford, we are committed to be the contractor of choice for our clients and the employer of choice for our people.

We attract and retain talented individuals who deliver win-win solutions across all operations.

Our innovative and courageous approach is supported by structured training and development.

We prioritise safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, ensuring a positive experience for all.

As a successful family-run business, we take pride in our heritage and the strong values that have been passed down through generations.

It's a testament to our success that multiple generations of the same families choose to work with us, affirming that we are on the right path to becoming the employer of choice.

Join us and be part of a team that values professionalism, integrity, and excellence.

We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

As a leading company in the construction industry, we recognise the value of investing in our employees' development.

The Candidate

Based in Smallfield (own transport preferred), this is a full-time, office-based role (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday).

We are looking for an experienced Internal Recruiter with a proven track record of recruiting within the construction industry.

You will take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process for site-based operatives and work closely with operational managers to ensure projects are resourced with skilled, compliant labour.

This role requires someone who understands construction trades, labour requirements and industry compliance, and who can build strong relationships with hiring managers while proactively sourcing high-quality candidates in a competitive market.

As our Internal Construction Recruiter, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality recruitment across Coinford's construction projects.

Working closely with site managers, you will identify workforce requirements, source skilled construction professionals and ensure projects are resourced efficiently while maintaining the highest compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Workforce Planning
• Work within a team to source, screen and recruit skilled and reliable construction operatives across a variety of trades.
• Manage the recruitment, onboarding and retention of skilled construction operatives.
• Develop and maintain a talent pipeline of qualified construction operatives, plant personnel and site-based professionals across multiple trades.
• Manage candidate relationships from initial contact through to placement and onboarding.
• Labour Management & Allocation
• Coordinate labour allocations across construction sites.
• Liaise with Site Managers to understand upcoming labour requirements and update the team and respond to shortfalls or surpluses promptly.
• Maintain an accurate labour tracker, ensuring real-time knowledge of resource availability.
• Compliance & Safety
• Ensure all operatives are compliant with site safety regulations and possess relevant certifications (e. g. CSCS, CPCS, NPORS) before deployment.
• Assist with onboarding and right-to-work checks.
• Support health and safety initiatives and report non-compliance where necessary.
• Administration & Reporting
• Keep accurate records of recruitment activity, skill grading, training needs and allocations.
• Update recruitment systems and databases with candidate information and placement activity.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on workforce performance and upcoming labour requirements.

The above list of duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of their role.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple construction projects.
• Building and maintaining talent pipelines for skilled trades and plant operatives.
• Ensuring workforce compliance before deployment.
• Work closely with the Head of Labour to improve and deliver recruitment strategies and workforce planning across the business.

You'll play a key role in ensuring Coinford attracts and retains the skilled workforce needed to successfully deliver projects across the South East.

Your ability to build talent pipelines, reduce time-to-hire and provide proactive recruitment solutions will directly contribute to the success of the business.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' recruitment experience, ideally within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of construction trades, labour-only recruitment and subcontract labour.
• Working knowledge of CSCS, CPCS, NPORS and construction compliance.
• Experience recruiting high volumes of blue-collar operatives.
• Strong organisational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, comfortable working on the phone and building relationships with candidates and site teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience using an ATS or CRM.

Benefits

• Pension & Salary Sacrifice Scheme – Helping you save for the future with tax-efficient contributions.
• 25 Days Annual Leave – Plus bank holidays, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Weekly Yoga Sessions – Relax and recharge with company-sponsored yoga every week.
• Death in Service Insurance Scheme – Providing financial security for your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
• Training & Development Opportunities – Invest in your growth with learning and career progression support.
• Regular company social events - To foster connection, collaboration, and a strong sense of community.
• Free On-Site Parking at head office.