Senior Recruitment Consultant
Manchester
£35,000 - £38,000, plus uncapped commission
About the Company
Our client is a well-established specialist construction recruitment consultancy. They have built their track record across main contracting, civil engineering, project management and specialist trades over a long period and they have a loyal client base of contractors, consultancies and SMEs throughout the UK. They have divisions dedicated to site management, M&E, civils, trades and project delivery. They want to bring in an experienced senior consultant to take real ownership of a developing desk.
The Desk
- Taking ownership of a developing desk across a construction discipline and growing it further.
- Running the full 360 process independently: qualifying briefs, sourcing and headhunting candidates, managing interviews and negotiating offers through to placement.
- Proactively developing new business alongside your existing client base, identifying opportunities the desk hasn't yet reached.
- Building your own specialism within construction recruitment and becoming a recognised point of contact for a defined part of the market.
- Providing market insight, salary guidance and honest advice to clients and candidates alike.
- Supporting and informally mentoring newer consultants as the team grows around you.
What You Get
- Base salary of £35,000 - £38,000, plus uncapped commission to 25%.
- Real autonomy over how you run your desk, backed by an experienced team when you need it.
- A clear route to Principal Consultant as you grow your billings and your niche.
- Flexible working arrangements and access to industry events.
- Established CRM and recruitment tools, plus ongoing professional development.
Who This Suits
- A proven track record of billing in recruitment, ideally (though not essentially) within construction, engineering or a related technical sector.
- Confidence to manage your own desk with minimal oversight, while still valuing being part of a team.
- Strong commercial instincts and negotiation skills, with a consultative rather than transactional style.
- An interest in developing a specialism and becoming a genuine expert in your corner of the construction market.
- Ambition to progress toward a senior or leadership role in the near term.
Confidentiality
All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
