Associate Recruitment Consultant

Potensis; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Birthday off

Mentorship from senior consultants

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in London is looking for an Associate to take ownership of a recruitment desk in the UK construction sector. This role offers mentorship, a competitive salary, and opportunities for promotion. You will manage the recruitment process from client development to candidate placement, with a focus on building long-term relationships. If you are motivated by success in a fast-paced environment, apply now!

Qualifications

• Prior experience in recruitment, sales, or client management.
• Strong commercial acumen and confident communication.
• Motivated by both personal and team success.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Build relationships with professionals in the construction sector.
• Negotiate terms and close deals.
• Negotiate terms, close deals, and strategically grow your market presence.
• Collaborate with an ambitious, driven team to consistently hit and exceed targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Client management

Strong communication

Proactive mindset

Communication

Relationship building

Job description

This range is provided by Potensis. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Potensis is a specialist property recruitment consultancy. Founded in 2000, we have established a reputation for high quality recruitment across the built environment. Our consultants are respected because of their deep level of specialisation and knowledge within a sector and because we have a proven track record of being able to identify unique talent for our clients.

We are looking to expand our team and you will be working alongside our experienced consultants, helping them deliver a wide range of hiring requirements from our clients.

We’re looking for individuals with a solid foundation in sales, recruitment, or another client-facing industry who are ready to take their career to the next level. You’ll work in a high-performance environment with direct mentorship from top billers and clear, achievable routes to promotion.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Take full ownership of your own desk within a high-demand UK niche market
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from client development to candidate placement
• Build long-term relationships with senior professionals across the UK construction sector
• Negotiate terms, close deals, and strategically grow your market presence
• Collaborate with an ambitious, driven team to consistently hit and exceed targets

Who We’re Looking For:

• Prior experience in recruitment, sales, or client management (B2B or B2C)
• Strong commercial acumen and a confident communicator
• Proactive, goal-driven, and motivated by both personal and team success
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, target-oriented environment
• Confident managing outbound calls and developing new business relationships

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission (once you pass training)
• Direct mentorship from senior consultants and directors
• A clearly defined promotion path with merit-based progression
• Exposure to the high-growth UK construction recruitment market
• Incentive-driven culture with regular team rewards
• Your birthday off – every year

If you're looking to accelerate your success in a performance-driven, team-oriented environment, we want to hear from you!

For further information, please apply today!

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting, Real Estate, and Construction