Senior Recruitment Consultant
7 days ago
Westhoughton
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. JBRP1_UKTJ