Recruitment Consultant

Westlakes Recruit; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in recruitment is seeking an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join their Dubai office. This role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment, where you will manage the end-to-end recruitment process for high-profile clients in the infrastructure and energy sectors. With a competitive salary and an uncapped commission structure, you will enjoy clear career progression and a supportive culture that celebrates success. If you are passionate about helping people and eager to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Uncapped Commission Structure

Clear Career Progression

Hybrid Working Model

Training and Mentorship

Regular Team Incentives

Events and Travel Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recruitment (agency or in-house).
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle from job briefs to candidate presentation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates.

Skills

Recruitment Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Construction and Engineering

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

Westlakes Recruit is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating across the UK and Middle East. Our Dubai office supports some of the region’s most ambitious infrastructure and energy projects, working with high-profile clients across the engineering, nuclear, power, and construction sectors. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored recruitment solutions while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Role Overview: We are looking for an ambitious and driven Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team in Dubai. You'll be responsible for building relationships with clients and candidates, managing the end-to-end recruitment process, and contributing to the continued success and growth of Westlakes Recruit in the Middle East. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused role and is eager to carve out a successful career in recruitment with a supportive, forward-thinking business. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients across the Middle East. • Manage the full recruitment cycle: from taking job briefs to sourcing, screening, and presenting candidates. • Build and maintain a strong candidate network through direct sourcing, referrals, market mapping, and digital platforms. • Write compelling job adverts and promote opportunities through LinkedIn, job boards, and networking. • Support contract and permanent recruitment delivery across specialist sectors. • Negotiate terms of business and offers with clients and candidates. • Keep CRM and recruitment systems updated with accurate and timely data. • Stay informed on market trends, salary benchmarking, and competitor activity.

• Previous experience in recruitment (agency or in-house) • A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. • Confident, resilient, and proactive with a passion for helping people. • Organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. • Interest or experience in construction, engineering, energy, or technical sectors is a plus. • Ambition to grow your career in a supportive and rewarding environment. What We Offer: • Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure. • Clear career progression path with internal promotions and development. • Hybrid working model with flexibility. • Office based in a prime Dubai location. • Training and mentorship from experienced recruiters. • Regular team incentives, events, and travel opportunities. • Supportive, down-to-earth culture where success is celebrated.