Construction Talent Acquisition Manager

Optimal Maintenance Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A property maintenance company in London is seeking a Construction Talent Acquisition Manager to oversee the recruitment and onboarding of subcontractors. Responsibilities include managing recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building long-term relationships within the supply chain. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of experience in recruitment or vendor management, strong organizational skills, and a proactive attitude. The role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with uncapped bonus

20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Private gym access

Career progression (UK & Dubai)

Company events & incentives

Pension scheme

High-Performance, collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years in recruitment, supply chain, procurement, or vendor management.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor management and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage high-volume recruitment pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Source, identify, and approach new subcontractors across relevant trades.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Implement procedures for verifying subcontractor qualifications.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tech-savvy

Process-driven

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Construction Talent Aquisition Manager

LOCATION: SW8 4AL, London

TERMS: Full-time, Permanent

SALARY: £40,000 (Basic) + Uncapped Bonus

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

WHO IS OPTIMAL?

Optimal Maintenance& Constructionis a high-growth property maintenance and refurbishment company, delivering responsive and planned works to a range of clients including estate agents, housing associations, and private landlords. Our mission is to simplify property maintenance by combining operational excellence with first-class customer service.

We are a results-focused business, driven by excellence, innovation, and growth. If you are a motivated, commercially minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environmentthenthis is the place for you.WewAnthigh performers who want to be part of something big. If you thrive on ownership, speed, and results—we want to hear from you!

THE ROLE

The Construction Talent Aquisition Manager plays a vital role in expanding and maintainingOptimal’snetwork of subcontractors. This roleis responsible forsourcing, attracting, and onboarding new subcontractors across various trades and services, ensuring they meet company standards,comply withregulatory requirements, and align withOptimal’svalues. The position requires a proactive and process-driven individual who can balance relationship building with rigorous vetting and compliance procedures.

This role directlyimpactsthe efficiency, reliability, and profitability ofOptimal’sservice delivery by ensuring we have a strong and compliant supply chain to support client projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Subcontractor Recruitment & Onboarding: Source, identify, and approach new subcontractors across all relevant trades.
• End-to-end recruitment management: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from initial contact through to signed agreements.
• Pipeline development: Develop and maintain pipeline of qualified subcontractors to meet current and future business demand.
• Interviews & vetting: Coordinate interviews, reference checks, and technical assessments as part of vetting.
• Standards alignment: Ensure subcontractors understand and commit to Optimal’s service standards, safety requirements, and client expectations.

VETTING & COMPLIANCE

• Implement and oversee procedures for verifying subcontractor qualifications, certifications, insurances, and licenses.
• Conduct due diligence checks (HSE compliance, financial stability, references).
• Maintain up-to-date records of subcontractor compliance documentation in the CRM.
• Audit subcontractor files regularly to ensure all compliance documents remain valid and renewed on time.

PROCESS & SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for subcontractor recruitment and onboarding.
• Work closely with Operations and Finance to ensure payment terms, agreements, and SLAs are aligned.
• Use CRM and digital platforms to track recruitment progress, onboarding status, and compliance metrics.
• Recommend improvements to streamline supply chain recruitment and onboarding processes.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Act as first point of contact for subcontractors during onboarding.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships to ensure retention and loyalty within the supply chain.
• Conduct regular follow-ups and performance feedback sessions with subcontractors.
• Resolve subcontractor concerns or issues during recruitment and onboarding stages.

Note: This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive; the post holder may undertake other duties as required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Experience: 2+ years in recruitment, supply chain, procurement, or vendor management (construction, facilities management, or property services background desirable).
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of subcontractor management, trade workflows, and compliance requirements.
• Organisational Skills: Proven ability to manage high-volume recruitment pipelines and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Communication Skills: Professional, persuasive, and confident communicator, able to build strong relationships with subcontractors and internal teams.
• Process-Driven: Skilled in creating and following structured procedures and ensuring consistent compliance.
• Tech-Savvy: Competent in CRM systems, Microsoft 365, and digital onboarding tools.
• Ownership Mentality: A proactive self-starter who takes full responsibility for outcomes and looks for ways to improve processes and performance.
• Benefits & Perks: Competitive base salary with uncapped bonus scheme
• 20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private gym access
• Career progression (UK & Dubai)
• Company events & incentives
• Pension scheme
• High-Performance, collaborative culture