Recruitment Consultant – White Collar Construction / Engineering

RecSeekers (Rec2Rec); Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Recruitment Consultant specializing in white collar construction and engineering. Responsibilities include managing the entire recruitment process and developing client relationships within the sector. The role offers a basic salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000, hybrid working options, and ample career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Quarterly and annual bonuses

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recruitment preferred, ideally within construction or engineering.
• Commercially aware, motivated by success, and result-oriented.
• Detail-focused with strong management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full 360 recruitment cycle from client management to candidate offer.
• Build relationships with hiring managers in construction and engineering firms.
• Write job adverts and promote opportunities through various channels.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Organizational Skills

Proactivity

Tools

CRM Systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job Boards

Job description

Recruitment Consultant – White Collar Construction / Engineering

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Job Title: Recruitment Consultant – White Collar Construction / Engineering

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 national 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 preferred), 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
• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Engineering

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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