Construction Recruitment Consultant

Ritz Recruitment; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Career progression

Training & development

Friendly working environment

Incentives

Job summary

Ritz Recruitment in Essex is seeking a motivated Construction Recruitment Consultant to source, screen and place construction professionals into temporary or permanent roles across London, Essex and the Southeast.

You will build strong relationships with clients and candidates, manage vacancies from brief to placement, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive team culture with ongoing training and an uncapped commission structure.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction recruitment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and networking.
• Interviewing and screening candidates to assess suitability.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
• Managing vacancies from initial brief through to placement.
• Advertising and marketing job opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate candidate and client records.
• Conducting compliance and right-to-work checks.
• Supporting business development activities and generating new opportunities.

Skills

Construction recruitment

Communication

Organisation

Self-motivation

Fast-paced

Job description

Construction Recruitment Consultant - Essex

My client is a well‑established recruitment agency based in Essex, specialising in both white‑collar and blue‑collar construction recruitment across London, Essex, and the Southeast. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a motivated and ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join their expanding team. My client offers a fantastic, supportive team environment with a strong culture of collaboration and respect. You'll be joining a close‑knit team made up of both men and women, where everyone's contributions are valued.

The Role

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and placing construction professionals into a variety of temporary or permanent positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and networking.
• Interviewing and screening candidates to assess suitability.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Managing vacancies from initial brief through to placement.
• Advertising and marketing job opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate candidate and client records.
• Conducting compliance and right‑to‑work checks.
• Supporting business development activities and generating new opportunities.

What they're Looking For

• Previous recruitment experience within construction.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

What they Offer

• Competitive basic salary.
• Attractive uncapped commission structure.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Company incentives and rewards.
• Opportunity to work with a respected and growing construction recruitment business.