Recruitment / Labour Manager – Major Construction Contractor

Core Search; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Search is seeking an experienced Recruitment / Labour Manager to lead a high-volume construction desk onsite, coordinating labour supply for up to 200 operatives. You will be the primary on-site contact for all recruitment and workforce planning needs, building strong partnerships with clients and operatives.

This hands-on role requires excellent organisation, relationship-building skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced construction environment while delivering reliable staffing

Qualifications

• Experience in construction recruitment or onsite workforce coordination.
• Ability to manage high-volume staffing needs.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Willingness to work onsite at the client's office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full labour supply process for a major construction account.
• Maintain and manage a workforce of up to 200 operatives.
• Work onsite direct at the client’s office as the dedicated contact for recruitment and labour coordination.
• Handle onboarding, timesheets, and right-to-work checks.
• Anticipate labour requirements and build a strong candidate pipeline.
• Foster relationships with operational teams and site managers.

Skills

Construction recruitment

Labour management

Onsite coordination

Relationship building

Job description

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.