Construction Talent Aquisition Manager

JOB TITLE:Construction Talent Aquisition Manager

LOCATION:SW8 4AL,London

TERMS:Full-time,Permanent

SALARY:£40,000 (Basic) + Uncapped Bonus

HOURS:Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

WHO IS OPTIMAL?

Optimal Maintenance& Constructionis a high-growth property maintenance and refurbishment company, delivering responsive and planned works to a range of clients including estate agents, housing associations, and private landlords. Our mission is to simplify property maintenance by combining operational excellence with first-class customer service.

We are a results-focused business, driven by excellence, innovation, and growth. If you are a motivated, commercially minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environmentthenthis is the place for you.Wewanthigh performers who want to be part of something big. If you thrive on ownership, speed, and results—we want to hear from you!

THE ROLE:

The Construction Talent Aquisition Manager plays a vital role in expanding and maintainingOptimal'snetwork of subcontractors. This roleis responsible forsourcing, attracting, and onboarding new subcontractors across various trades and services, ensuring they meet company standards,comply withregulatory requirements, and align withOptimal'svalues. The position requires a proactive and process-driven individual who can balance relationship building with rigorous vetting and compliance procedures.

This role directlyimpactsthe efficiency, reliability, and profitability ofOptimal'sservice delivery by ensuring we have a strong and compliant supply chain to support client projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Subcontractor Recruitment & Onboarding

• Source,identify, and approach new subcontractors across all relevant trades.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, frominitialcontact through to signed agreements.

• Develop andmaintaina pipeline of qualified subcontractors to meet current and future business demand.

• Coordinate interviews, reference checks, and technical assessments as part of vetting.

• Ensure subcontractors understand and commit toOptimal'sservice standards, safety requirements, and client expectations.

Vetting & Compliance

• Implement and oversee procedures for verifying subcontractor qualifications, certifications, insurances, and licenses.

• Conduct due diligence checks (HSE compliance, financial stability, references).

• Maintain up-to-date records of subcontractor compliance documentation in the CRM.

• Audit subcontractor files regularly to ensure all compliance documentsremainvalid and renewed on time.

Process & System Management

• Create andmaintainStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for subcontractor recruitment and onboarding.

• Work closely with Operations and Finance to ensure payment terms, agreements, and SLAs are aligned.

• Use CRM and digital platforms to track recruitment progress, onboarding status, and compliance metrics.

• Recommend improvements to streamline supply chain recruitment and onboarding processes.

Relationship Management

• Act as first point of contact for subcontractors during onboarding.

• Build and nurture long-term relationships to ensure retention and loyalty within the supply chain.

• Conduct regular follow-ups and performance feedback sessions with subcontractors.

• Resolve subcontractor concerns or issues during recruitment and onboarding stages.

***Please note that this list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive, the post holder may undertake other duties asrequired. ***

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience:2+ years in recruitment, supply chain, procurement, or vendor management (construction, facilities management, or property services background desirable).

• Industry Knowledge:Strong understanding of subcontractor management, trade workflows, and compliance requirements.

• Organisational Skills:Proven ability to manage high-volume recruitment pipelines andmaintainaccuratecompliance records.

• Communication Skills:Professional, persuasive, and confident communicator, able to build strong relationships with subcontractors and internal teams.

• Process-Driven:Skilled in creating and following structured procedures and ensuring consistent compliance.

• Tech-Savvy:Competent in CRM systems, Microsoft 365, and digital onboarding tools.

• Ownership Mentality:A proactive self-starter who takes full responsibility for outcomes and looks for ways to improve processes and performance.

• Competitive base salary with uncappedbonusscheme

• 20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

• Privategymaccess

• Careerprogression (UK & Dubai)

• Companyevents &incentives

• Pensionscheme

• High-Performance,collaborativeculture