Recruitment/Labour Manager - Construction

Core Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group in Nottingham is recruiting a Recruitment / Labour Manager to own a flagship construction account, overseeing labour supply for up to 200 operatives and acting as the onsite expert for recruitment and workforce planning.

You will manage the end-to-end process, ensure compliance, build strong client relationships, and collaborate with site managers to deliver reliable staffing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction recruitment or onsite workforce management.
• Ability to manage high-volume staffing requirements.
• Strong relationship-building with site and project teams.
• Confident in coordinating labour on a fast-paced construction site.
• Proactive mindset and problem-solving approach to daily operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full labour supply process for a major construction account.
• Maintain and manage a workforce of up to 200 operatives, including labourers, storemen, fire cladders, and other site personnel.

Skills

Experience in construction recruitment

Labour management experience

Onsite workforce coordination

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Recruitment / Labour Manager - Major Construction Contractor

Location: Nottingham

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company: A leading UK construction workforce solutions provider

Are you an experienced recruitment or labour management professional ready to take ownership of one of the largest construction accounts in the region? This is a rare opportunity to lead, manage and grow a major account from within the client's offices—acting as the onsite expert for all labour supply and workforce management needs.

About the Role

We're seeking a highly organised, relationship-focused Recruitment / Labour Manager to oversee a high-volume construction desk supplying up to 200 operatives at any given time. You will be the primary point of contact onsite, ensuring the client receives exceptional service, reliable staffing, and proactive workforce planning.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced construction environment and enjoys building strong partnerships with both clients and operatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full labour supply process for a major construction account.
• Maintain and manage a workforce of up to 200 operatives, including labourers, storemen, fire cladders, and other key site personnel.
• Work onsite direct at the client's office as the dedicated contact for all recruitment and labour coordination.
• Handle compliance, right‑to‑work checks, onboarding, timesheets, and daily workforce allocations.
• Anticipate labour requirements and proactively build a strong pipeline of suitable candidates.
• Foster solid relationships with operational teams and site managers.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in construction recruitment, labour management, or onsite workforce coordination.
• Confident relationship‑builder comfortable working closely with site and project teams.
• Strong organisation and multitasking skills with the ability to manage high‑volume requirements.
• A proactive mindset and a problem‑solving approach to daily operational challenges.

What's in It for You

• Ownership of a flagship, high-volume account.
• Fully embedded onsite role with real influence and visibility.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to progress within a growing, dynamic company