Senior Recruitment Consultant

James Lewis Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in London is looking for a Recruitment Consultant to manage their Construction and M&E desk. This role offers a competitive salary between £35,000 to £45,000, flexible working, and a clear path to progress to a Team Lead position. Ideal candidates should be motivated by targets and possess strong communication skills. Additional perks include monthly commission, free parking, and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Monthly commission

Quarterly bonuses

Flexible working

Free parking

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Regular incentives and socials

Qualifications

• Commercially switched on, resilient and motivated by targets.
• Comfortable with KPIs and the sales process.
• Natural relationship builder with clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Grow a niche market across London and Home Counties.
• Win and develop clients through outbound calls and negotiations.
• Build talent pools and manage the interview process.
• Run end-to-end recruitment processes and forecast pipelines.
• Pitch talent and maintain consistent client contact.
• Manage daily and weekly desk activities effectively.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Resilience

Relationship building

Communication

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Consultant — Construction & M&E

£35,000 to £45,000 + commission and bonuses | Hampton (free parking) | Flexible working

We are growing at James Lewis Ltd and looking for a Recruitment Consultant to build out our Construction and Building Services / M&E desk. The market is wide open here: it is an open book desk with no internal competition, so you can come in, choose a sector, and own it. The plan is for you to move into a Team Lead role within two years if you deliver.

Responsibilities

• Grow a niche market: map and own a vertical across London and the Home Counties
• Win and develop clients: outbound calls, meetings, proposals and fee negotiation
• Head-hunt and build talent pools: job boards, LinkedIn and referrals; qualify, interview and present shortlists that convert
• Run end to end processes: vacancy intake to offer management; forecast pipeline, remove blockers and protect margins
• Pitch standout talent: create demand even when roles are not live; maintain consistent, value-led contact
• Operate with rhythm: daily plans, weekly desk reviews and clean CRM usage to keep activity and outcomes on track

About you

• Commercially switched on, resilient and motivated by targets and outcomes
• Comfortable with KPIs and the natural highs and lows of sales
• Natural relationship builder with clear, confident phone and face to face communication
• Prior recruitment experience is helpful, but mindset and drive matter most

Why James Lewis

• Room to run: Construction and M&E is intentionally non-territorial, so you can pick your niche and scale it without stepping on toes
• Real progression: clear pathway to Team Lead in about 24 months based on performance
• Supportive culture: training, tools and hands on leadership without the heavy corporate feel
• Inclusive team: a genuinely diverse group with strong female representation and a broad mix of backgrounds and perspectives

Package and perks

• £35,000 to £45,000 base depending on experience
• Monthly commission and quarterly bonuses
• Flexible working
• Free parking
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Newly refurbished offices with regular incentives, socials and ongoing training

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