Construction Recruitment Consultant

Salary/Rate:Up to £35k basic + commission
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Birmingham
County:West Midlands
Job ref:TJO/Cstr/Bham/0926
Post Date:September 25, 2026
Short description:
Are you an experienced Recruitment Consultant looking to build a successful career within the thriving Construction and Built Environment sector? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and ambitious Construction Recruitment Consultant to join an established recruitment business with an excellent reputation across the construction market.
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About the Role

Construction Recruitment Consultant

Construction Recruitment Jobs | Built Environment Recruitment | White Collar & Trades Recruitment

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Up to £35,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission

OTE: £55,000+ Year One

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Sector: Recruitment | Construction Recruitment | Property Recruitment | Built Environment

 

Join a High-Growth Construction Recruitment Team

Are you an experienced Recruitment Consultant looking to build a successful career within the thriving Construction and Built Environment sector?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and ambitious Construction Recruitment Consultant to join an established recruitment business with an excellent reputation across the construction market.

You'll have the opportunity to work with national contractors, regional developers, consultancies, and specialist subcontractors while building your own client portfolio and developing a lucrative recruitment desk.

With a basic salary of up to £35,000, uncapped commission, ongoing training, and clear career progression, this is an excellent opportunity for a motivated recruiter seeking long-term success.

 

Why Apply?

✅ Salary up to £35,000

✅ Uncapped commission structure

✅ Realistic OTE of £55,000+ in Year One

✅ Established client relationships and live vacancies

✅ Strong market demand across construction and infrastructure

✅ Career progression opportunities

✅ Industry-leading recruitment technology

✅ Supportive leadership and mentoring

✅ Ongoing training and development

✅ Long-term earning potential

 

The Role

As a Construction Recruitment Consultant, you'll be responsible for developing client relationships, sourcing high-quality construction professionals, and managing the recruitment process from vacancy qualification through to placement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Building and developing relationships with construction clients
  • Winning new business opportunities through sales and networking activity
  • Recruiting permanent, temporary, and contract construction professionals
  • Managing the end-to-end recruitment process
  • Conducting candidate interviews and assessments
  • Building specialist talent pools within the construction sector
  • Managing client expectations and service delivery
  • Negotiating terms of business and placement fees
  • Providing market intelligence and salary benchmarking advice
  • Achieving and exceeding recruitment targets and KPIs

 

Typical Roles You'll Recruit For

You could be recruiting for positions including:

  • Site Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Quantity Surveyors
  • Estimators
  • Contracts Managers
  • Construction Directors
  • Commercial Managers
  • Design Managers
  • Civil Engineers
  • Planners
  • Health & Safety Managers
  • Trades & Labour Professionals
  • Building Surveyors
  • Facilities Managers

 

What We're Looking For

  • The successful candidate will possess:
  • Previous recruitment agency experience
  • Strong sales and business development skills
  • Excellent communication and networking abilities
  • Commercial awareness and target-driven mentality
  • Experience developing client relationships
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills
  • High levels of resilience and self-motivation
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • A consultative and professional approach
  • Ambition to build a successful long-term recruitment career

Construction recruitment experience would be advantageous but is not essential for recruiters with a proven billing track record.

 

Benefits Package

  • Salary up to £35,000 DOE
  • Uncapped commission scheme
  • Performance-related bonuses
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Clear career progression structure
  • Modern recruitment systems and tools
  • Supportive and collaborative culture
  • Employee recognition programmes
  • Long-term career development opportunities

 

Why Use The Job Office Ltd?

The Job Office Ltd is a specialist Recruitment-to-Recruitment consultancy supporting recruiters throughout the UK. The business is led by Jamie Rafferty, a respected Rec2Rec specialist with more than 40 years of recruitment experience and over 20 years operating within the Recruitment-to-Recruitment sector. [uk.linkedin.com], [linkedin.com]

Working with The Job Office Ltd provides access to:

  • Confidential career support
  • Honest and transparent advice
  • Exclusive recruitment opportunities
  • Direct access to hiring decision-makers
  • Fast interview processes
  • Expert market insight and salary guidance
  • Professional support throughout your recruitment journey [thejoboffice.com], [uk.linkedin.com]

 

About The Author

Jamie Rafferty

Recruitment-to-Recruitment Director | The Job Office Ltd

With more than four decades in recruitment, Jamie Rafferty has helped hundreds of recruiters across the UK secure outstanding career opportunities. His experience spans Recruitment Consultant, Branch Manager, Operations Director, Managing Director, and business owner roles, giving him a unique understanding of what it takes to succeed within the recruitment industry. [uk.linkedin.com], [linkedin.com]

 

Apply in Complete Confidence

For a confidential discussion regarding this Construction Recruitment Consultant opportunity, contact:

Jamie Rafferty

Director | The Job Office Ltd

📞 07969 620324

📧 jamie@thejoboffice.com

🌐 www.thejoboffice.com 

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All applications and enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does a Construction Recruitment Consultant do?

A Construction Recruitment Consultant helps construction companies, contractors, developers, and consultancies recruit skilled professionals and tradespeople. This includes sourcing candidates, building client relationships, managing vacancies, arranging interviews, and negotiating job offers.

2. How much can a Construction Recruitment Consultant earn?

This role offers a basic salary of up to £35,000 plus an uncapped commission structure. High-performing consultants can achieve first-year earnings in excess of £55,000 and significantly increase their income as their desk develops.

3. Do I need previous Construction Recruitment experience?

Construction recruitment experience is beneficial but not essential. Recruiters from sectors such as Industrial, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, Healthcare, Education, or Professional Services will be considered if they can demonstrate strong business development and recruitment success.

 

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