Recruitment Consultant – Building Control (Remote/Hybrid)

Rec2 Recruitment

Manchester

Remote

GBP 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary: £35,000–£45,000
Company Share Scheme
Generous commission structures
Private Healthcare
25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
Full home-office setup

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in Built Environment is seeking a Recruitment Consultant focused on Building Control. This fully remote role requires 3+ years of recruitment experience in the sector. You will collaborate with local authorities and private firms, offering recruitment solutions for various positions within the Built Environment. The base salary ranges from £35,000 to £45,000, along with generous commission structures and comprehensive benefits, including private healthcare and remote support.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of 360° business development recruitment experience in Building Control sector.
  • Proven track record in recruiting for Built Environment.
  • Stable career background with no frequent job changes.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Local Authorities and Private Sector firms.
  • Place professionals such as Building Control Officers and Inspectors.
  • Deliver high-quality recruitment solutions across the Built Environment.

Skills

Business development recruitment experience
Communication skills
Relationship-building skills

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Consultant – Building Control. A leading niche supplier of personnel to the Built Environment Professional Services sector is growing and looking to add a Recruitment Consultant to its team. This is a fully remote role, ideal for someone with a strong background in recruiting for Construction Consultancies, particularly within the Building Control space.

You’ll join a committed and collaborative team that covers a wide range of professional service sectors including Surveying, Engineering, Project Management, Design, and Planning. Your expertise in the Building Surveying and Building Control sectors will strengthen the team’s capacity to deliver high-quality recruitment solutions to clients across the Built Environment.

This is a candidate-driven market, where demand is increasing due to stricter safety regulations and net-zero building targets. You’ll be working closely with Local Authorities, Private Sector firms, Consultancies, and Specialist Bodies, placing professionals such as:

  • Building Control Officers
  • Building Inspectors
  • Building Surveyors
  • Assistant / Graduate Building Control Surveyors
  • Approved Inspectors

With average permanent fees of £9,000 and contract timesheet values of £400 per week, the earning potential is significant.

What They are Looking For:

  • 3+ years of 360° business development recruitment experience, with a proven track record in the Building Control / Built Environment sectors.
  • A consistent billing history and stable career background – no frequent job changes.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

What They Offer:

  • Competitive Base Salary: £35,000–£45,000
  • Company Share Scheme: All employees participate in our growth through equity options.
  • Commission: Generous, negotiable commission structures with no thresholds.
  • Private Healthcare: Comprehensive coverage through Aviva.
  • Leave Entitlement: 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off.
  • Remote Work Support: Full home-office setup provided, with ongoing tech and operational support.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your recruitment career with a forward-thinking, remote-first business, we’d love to hear from you.

This vacancy is for a permanent, full-time role based in the UK. Applicants must have independent legal authorisation to live and work in the UK.

I don’t advertise all the recruitment roles I am working on, so the best way to hear more about the opportunities I have at present is to speak with me or one of the team directly. See latest jobs.

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Rec2 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Rec2 Recruitment specifically focuses on the placement of experienced Recruitment Professionals in the Built Environment, Engineering, and Energy sectors.

I don’t advertise all the recruitment roles I am working on, so the best way to hear more about the opportunities I have at present is to speak with me or one of the team directly. See latest jobs.

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