Recruitment Consultant - White Collar Construction / Engineering

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a motivated Recruitment Consultant in Leeds specializing in white collar construction and engineering sectors. The role requires managing the 360 recruitment cycle with opportunities for development and earning potential in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Clear career development routes

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Quarterly and annual incentives

Continuous training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recruitment ideally within construction, engineering, or technical sectors.
• Comfortable managing a busy desk and commercially aware.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full 360 recruitment cycle: client management, candidate sourcing, interview coordination, offer negotiation.
• Build relationships with hiring managers across main contractors and consultancies.
• Provide expert guidance to clients on recruitment strategy and market trends.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

Commercial Awareness

Team Player

Tools

CRM Systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Recruitment Consultant – White Collar Construction / Engineering

Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 basic + uncapped commission (OTE £60k+)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

We’re working with a highly respected specialist recruitment agency that has carved out a strong niche within the white collar construction and engineering sectors. Known for their deep market knowledge and consultative approach, they support a wide range of clients from innovative SMEs to major contractors and consultancies.

As part of their ongoing expansion, they’re now seeking a motivated and experienced Recruitment Consultant to join their Leeds office. This is a great opportunity to grow your desk within a high-demand market, backed by a supportive leadership team and a brand with real credibility in the sector.

About the Role

You’ll be recruiting technical and professional staff across the construction and engineering sectors roles could include project managers, site engineers, estimators, planners, design engineers, and more. If you enjoy working in a high-trust environment with clear opportunities for development and excellent earning potential, this could be the move for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full 360 recruitment cycle: client management, candidate sourcing, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and aftercare
• Build relationships with hiring managers across main contractors, consultancies, and engineering firms
• Grow a high-quality candidate network across white collar construction/engineering disciplines
• Provide expert guidance to clients on recruitment strategy, salary benchmarks, and market trends
• Write compelling job adverts and promote opportunities through multiple channels
• Work collaboratively with colleagues while owning and growing your desk

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in recruitment (360 experience ), ideally within construction, engineering, or technical sectors
• Commercially aware and motivated by success, results, and relationships
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Organised, detail-focused, and comfortable managing a busy desk
• Confident using modern recruitment tools (CRM systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards)
• A proactive team player who contributes to a positive and ambitious culture

What’s on Offer

• Basic salary of £35,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
• Uncapped commission – OTE £60k+
• Hybrid working model (typically 2–3 days office-based)
• Clear career development routes into senior and leadership roles
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with increases over time)
• Quarterly and annual incentives including bonus schemes, trips, and social events
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• A professional but down-to-earth, collaborative team environment

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re looking to develop your career in a booming sector with a respected agency, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and one of our team will be in touch shortly.