Managing Consultant / Associate Director (Recruitment) – Built Environment

People Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 216,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear career progression

Bonus scheme

Autonomy to build your team

Supportive leadership team

Hybrid working options

Ongoing learning and development

Team incentives and events

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking a Managing Consultant or Associate Director to lead the Built Environment team. The ideal candidate will have a strong billing track record, leadership experience, and a passion for team development. This role offers clear career progression, a bonus scheme, hybrid working options, and a supportive leadership team invested in your success.

Qualifications

• Proven recruitment leader with a strong billing track record of £240k+.
• Experience in leading a team generating £750k+ total billings.
• Deep understanding of the Built Environment recruitment market.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of high-performing consultants.
• Own and deliver the strategic direction of the Built Environment team.
• Continue billing at a high level and win new business.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Time management

Influence

People management

Job description

Overview

Managing Consultant / Associate Director (Recruitment) – Built Environment | London Head Office | Permanent, Full-Time

People Group are specialists in the Built Environment, placing top talent into organisations shaping the world we live in. We are looking for a proven recruitment leader to take charge of the Built Environment team at either Managing Consultant or Associate Director level, depending on experience.

The Role

This role is ideal for someone with a strong billing track record who is also passionate about growing and inspiring a team. You will:

• Lead and develop a team of high-performing consultants
• Own and deliver the strategic direction of the Built Environment team
• Continue billing at a high level, win new business and maintain key relationships
• Run regular 1:1s, team meetings and performance reviews
• Recruit, onboard and develop new talent into the team
• Be a visible leader within the business and part of the Senior Leadership Team
• Support and work closely with senior leadership on company-wide goals
• Take responsibility for performance management, team culture, and commercial success

What We’re Looking For

We are open to hiring at Managing Consultant or Associate Director level, and your title will reflect your experience and track record. You’ll need:

• A consistent personal billing of £240k+ (Managing Consultant level) or leading a team generating £750k+ in total billings (Associate Director level)
• A deep understanding of the Built Environment recruitment market
• A genuine passion for leadership and developing others
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to build strategy
• Excellent time management, influence, and people management skills
• The ambition to shape a business unit and make a lasting impact

What You’ll Get

• Clear career progression towards Directorship
• Bonus scheme based on team performance and personal billings
• Autonomy to build and shape your team
• Supportive leadership team invested in your success
• Hybrid working options from our central London HQ
• Ongoing learning and professional development support
• Team incentives, events, and a positive, high-energy culture

Interested?

If you're an ambitious recruiter looking to take the next step in your leadership career, whether you’re a Senior Consultant ready for more, or an established Team Leader, we’d love to speak with you. Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.