Recruitment Director - Construction Recruitment

Talent Lift; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is searching for a Recruitment Director specializing in white collar construction to manage a new business division. This senior leadership role offers a competitive salary of c.£80,000 plus benefits and the chance to shape the strategic vision of the division. Ideal candidates will have extensive agency-side recruitment experience, particularly within the construction sector, and the capability to engage with senior-level clients. This is a hybrid position based in London, providing an exciting opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Accomplished recruitment professional with a proven track record in white collar construction recruitment.
• Significant agency-side recruitment experience is essential.
• Experience in managing teams and divisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire business division focused on construction recruitment.
• Drive business growth and financial success.
• Influence the strategic direction of the recruitment business.

Skills

Engagement with senior client stakeholders

Business development

Leadership

Operational autonomy

Job description

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16th December, 2025

Recruitment Director - Construction Recruitment
London / WFH hybrid working
c.£80,000 basic + car / high OTE opportunity

Exceptional Senior Leadership Opportunity in White Collar Construction Recruitment

We are excited to present a newly-created, high-impact senior leadership role within a leading national recruitment business. In this position, you will take the helm of an entire business division, primarily focused on white collar construction recruitment, managing managers across multiple locations. This is a highly visible role, backed by significant financial investment, giving you the resources to drive the business to new heights.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished recruitment professional with a proven track record in permanent or freelance white collar construction recruitment. You will bring the experience, credibility, and gravitas to engage with senior client stakeholders and play a pivotal role in securing high-value business opportunities. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will have a direct influence on the strategic direction of the business while enjoying the autonomy to run your division with tactical freedom.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a financially secure, growth-focused business that is committed to investing in your personal and professional development. Exceptional career progression opportunities await those ready to take the next step. Whether you are already at director level or seeking your first leadership role, connect with us in confidence to explore this career-defining opportunity.

(Please note: significant agency-side recruitment agency experience is essential for this position. This is not an internal talent acquisition role).

Talent Lift are senior level recruitment specialists. Recruiting for leadership roles for Global Staffing, Executive Search and Consulting firms. We also work with a range of investors and their portfolio companies.

We provide recruitment and human capital advisory services for:

• Staffing and Executive Search Firms
• Management Consultancies and Human Capital Consulting Firms
• Early-stage / fast-growth investor backed businesses

Recruiting for senior and executive positions, including:

• Board level / leadership roles
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