Recruitment Consultant Construction

Prime Workforce Solutions; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant to join their Construction sector team. This full 360 recruitment role demands developing new business opportunities and managing client relationships while providing permanent and temporary labour solutions. Candidates must have at least three years of experience in recruitment, excellent communication, and negotiation skills, with a strong understanding of the construction industry. A proactive, results-driven mindset is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Recruitment Consultant or similar role.
• Experience in construction recruitment or a related sector is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities within the construction sector.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of clients.
• Conduct interviews and assess candidates’ skills and qualifications.

Skills

Relationship-building

Sales and business development

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Recruitment Consultant – Construction

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, commercially driven, and results-focused Recruitment Consultant to join the Construction arm of PWS. This is a full 360 recruitment role, responsible for developing new business, managing existing client relationships, and delivering permanent and temporary labour solutions across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Sales Responsibilities

Proactively develop new business opportunities within the construction sector through sales activity, networking, and relationship building.

Manage and grow a portfolio of clients, including SME clients and national framework agreements across the UK.

Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients to fully understand hiring needs, project requirements, and workforce planning.

Negotiate terms of business, fees, and service agreements.

Act as a trusted advisor, providing market insights on labour availability, rates, salary benchmarks, and recruitment trends.

Recruitment & Delivery Responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across permanent and temporary labour solutions, from job briefing to placement and onboarding.

Develop clear and compelling job descriptions and candidate specifications based on client requirements.

Source candidates using job boards, databases, social media, referrals, networking, and headhunting.

Screen CVs, conduct interviews, and assess candidates’ skills, qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.

Coordinate interviews, manage offers, and support candidates and clients through the onboarding process.

Ensure compliance with employment legislation, right-to-work checks, and industry standards.

Operational & Performance Responsibilities

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the applicant tracking system (ATS).

Deliver against agreed KPIs, including sales targets, placements, time-to-fill, and client satisfaction.

Ensure a positive candidate experience through clear communication, transparency, and timely feedback.

Represent PWS professionally in the market and uphold company values and standards.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Recruitment Consultant, Talent Acquisition Specialist, or similar role.

Proven experience within construction recruitment or a closely related sector (desirable).

Demonstrated sales and business development experience, including winning new clients and managing accounts.

Experience delivering 360 recruitment, covering both client-side sales and candidate management.

Strong understanding of permanent and temporary labour solutions.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Ability to manage multiple vacancies, clients, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with employment legislation and recruitment best practices.

Strong organisational skills with a results-driven mindset