Senior Recruitment Consultant in Hampton, London

Recruitment Consultant — Construction & M&E £35,000 to £45,000 commission and bonuses | Hampton (free parking) | Flexible working We are growing at James Lewis Ltd and looking for a Recruitment Consultant to build out our Construction and Building Services / M&E desk. The market is wide open here: it is an open book desk with no internal competition, so you can come in, choose a sector, and own it. The plan is for you to move into a Team Lead role within two years if you deliver. What you will do * Grow a niche market: map and own a vertical across London and the Home Counties * Win and develop clients: outbound calls, meetings, proposals and fee negotiation * Head-hunt and build talent pools: job boards, LinkedIn and referrals; qualify, interview and present shortlists that convert * Run end to end processes: vacancy intake to offer management; forecast pipeline, remove blockers and protect margins * Pitch standout talent: create demand even when roles are not live; maintain consistent, value-led contact * Operate with rhythm: daily plans, weekly desk reviews and clean CRM usage to keep activity and outcomes on track About you * Commercially switched on, resilient and motivated by targets and outcomes * Comfortable with KPIs and the natural highs and lows of sales * Natural relationship builder with clear, confident phone and face to face communication * Prior recruitment experience is helpful, but mindset and drive matter most Why James Lewis * Room to run: Construction and M&E is intentionally non-territorial, so you can pick your niche and scale it without stepping on toes * Real progression: clear pathway to Team Lead in about 24 months based on performance * Supportive culture: training, tools and hands on leadership without the heavy corporate feel * Inclusive team: a genuinely diverse group with strong female representation and a broad mix of backgrounds and perspectives Package and perks * £35,000 to £45,000 base depending on experience * Monthly commission and quarterly bonuses * Flexible working * Free parking * 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays * Newly refurbished offices with regular incentives, socials and ongoing training Apply: Send your CV and let’s get to work