At a Glance
- Tasks: Partner with clients in Scotland's construction sector and manage key accounts.
- Company: Join a leading recruitment firm with a strong reputation and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and flexible hybrid working.
- Other info: Work in a modern office with panoramic views and a vibrant team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Accelerate your career while making a real impact in the built environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in recruitment and a passion for building relationships.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction recruitment professional to step into one of Scotland's most established and strategically important markets. As part of our Scotland Construction practice, you will be partnering with a broad portfolio of recognised organisations across the built environment. You will inherit a warm, diverse and loyal client base, supported by an experienced team and a brand with deep credibility across the sector. This role offers the platform, reach and commercial influence to significantly accelerate your career while consistently championing the customer through high quality, insight-led service.
The team you will be joining is highly experienced, collaborative and commercially focused, with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes. They operate with a people-first mindset and a culture built on shared success. They work hard to be better together, supporting one another, sharing knowledge and maintaining a high-performance environment grounded in trust and professionalism.
The team is based in a newly developed penthouse office in the heart of Edinburgh's business district, a standout space that genuinely enhances the working experience. With panoramic views across the city, a private roof terrace and an abundance of natural light, it's an environment that feels motivating, modern and built for high performance.
Hays offers a career environment built on progression, development and long-term opportunity. Diversity, equity and inclusion sit at the core of the organisation, ensuring every colleague can thrive. You will benefit from structured leadership pathways, tailored development plans and industry-leading training designed to support continuous growth.
What You Need to Succeed: You know how to spot opportunities early, deliver results and build relationships that last. Fast-moving, inclusive environments bring out your best, and you lead with a people-first mindset that makes a real difference. You're a natural connector, someone who enjoys the buzz of meeting new people, growing your network and working with others to be better together.
The Role: In this position, you will:
- Partner with clients and candidates across Scotland's construction sector
- Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts
- Lead strategic hiring conversations and influence decision-making at senior levels
- Identify, assess and engage top talent using advanced recruitment tools and an industry-leading CRM
- Oversee the full recruitment process from shortlist to offer and onboarding
- Contribute to the success of projects and organisations shaping Scotland's built environment
- Demonstrate curiosity and commercial insight to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement
What You'll Get in Return: You will receive a market-leading basic salary with a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that recognises and rewards high performance. Additional benefits include:
- Uncapped commission scheme
- Car or car allowance
- Comprehensive pension scheme
- 23 days' holiday plus statutory holidays, rising to 30 days statutory with length of service
- Paid wellbeing time each month
- Buy and sell holiday options, healthcare and dental care, Cycle to Work scheme, annual season ticket loan, and additional benefits
- A fully paid day off on your birthday
- Flexible hybrid working
- Modern, intuitive technology that supports you to work smarter
- Opportunity to take part in our top performers' trips
- Industry-leading training and development
- Opportunities to build an international career through the Hays global network
- Local, regional and national performance incentives
- Referral bonus scheme
- Paid volunteering days through the Working for Your Tomorrow initiative
Life at Hays offers progression, variety and the opportunity to contribute to an inclusive culture that values diversity. As a committed Disability Confident employer, Hays welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
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