Construction Recruitment Consultant

Orbital Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing recruitment agency in the UK seeks a motivated Construction Recruitment Consultant to help launch a new division. The role involves developing a client base, managing the 360 recruitment cycle, and placing high-quality candidates. Candidates should have experience in construction recruitment or a sales-driven background, with strong business development skills. This position offers the unique opportunity to be part of a new venture backed by an established company committed to quality and service.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction recruitment or B2B sales is essential.
• Ability to manage both candidates and clients confidently.
• Strong self-starter mentality and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a client base within construction.
• Manage the 360 recruitment cycle for various roles.
• Source, screen, and place high-quality candidates.

Skills

Business development

Candidate management

Client management

Sales-driven

Proactive approach

Job description

Join us at an Exciting Time of Growth & Division Expansion

We are an established recruitment business with a proven track record in the engineering sector, supplying talent to major clients across the UK. Following continued success and strong client demand, we are now launching a brand-new Construction Recruitment Division — and we're looking for ambitious consultants who want to be part of something big from day one.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business with an existing footprint, reputation, and client network, while helping to shape and grow an exciting new vertical.

The Role

As a Construction Recruitment Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in building and expanding our construction desk. You'll work closely with the leadership team to establish the division and drive its growth. Responsibilities include:

• Developing and growing a client base within construction
• Leveraging existing engineering‑sector relationships to cross‑sell and expand into new markets
• Proactively generating new business opportunities
• Managing the 360 recruitment cycle across trades, labour, technical, and professional roles
• Sourcing, screening, and placing high‑quality candidates
• Ensuring compliance and onboarding processes are completed to the highest standard
• Helping shape the new division with your ideas, sector knowledge, and ambition

Why This Role Is Different

This is not joining a cold start‑up desk. You'll benefit from:

• An established brand with long‑standing engineering clients
• A business already known for quality, service, and delivery
• The chance to help build and lead a new construction division
• Strong investment into marketing, systems, and candidate attraction
• Real progression opportunities as the division grows

What We're Looking For

• Experienced construction recruiter OR sales‑driven individual from a recruitment or B2B background
• A self‑starter with the drive to build something new
• Strong business development skills
• Confidence in managing both candidates and clientsA proactive and resilient approach
• Someone who thrives in a growing, evolving environment

Be Part of Our Next Chapter

If you're ambitious, motivated, and excited by the idea of helping launch and grow a new construction division — we want to hear from you.