Construction Recruitment Consultant

Orbital Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the East Midlands is seeking a Construction Recruitment Consultant to build and expand a new construction desk. This role involves developing a client base, generating new business opportunities, and sourcing high-quality candidates. The consultant will leverage existing relationships within the engineering sector and help shape the new division. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing business and make a significant impact from the outset.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the construction industry.
• Proven track record in generating business opportunities.
• Experience in the recruitment lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a client base within construction.
• Proactively generate new business opportunities.
• Source, screen, and place high-quality candidates.

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 …