Senior Recruitment Consultant

Potensis Selection Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy based in London is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to drive business in the property and construction sector. The role offers a competitive salary of £35-40k plus uncapped commission. You will manage the full recruitment cycle, build strong client relationships, and have the opportunity for rapid career progression in one of the UK's most lucrative markets.

Benefits

Competitive base salary + uncapped commission

Direct mentorship from senior consultants

Defined career progression path

Your birthday off every year

Qualifications

• Proven recruitment experience ideally within property, construction, or technical markets.
• Strong business development skills and a track record of building client relationships.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of your desk within the UK property & construction niche.
• Manage the full 360 recruitment cycle: client development, candidate sourcing, and successful placements.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior professionals across the sector.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Strong business development skills

Confident communication

Job description

Overview

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Property & Construction | Location: London Bridge (Office-based) | Salary: £35-40k + uncapped commission | Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm | Start Date: ASAP

Shape a career with high earning potential, clear progression, and the autonomy to run your own desk. Potensis is a specialist property recruitment consultancy. Founded in 2000, we've built a reputation for high-quality recruitment across the built environment. Our consultants are trusted because of their deep sector knowledge and track record of delivering top talent for leading clients. We're now seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our London team. This is a high-impact role where you'll take ownership of a niche desk, drive new business, and play a key role in the continued growth of our firm.

What You'll Be Doing

• As a Senior Recruitment Consultant you will take full ownership of your desk within a high-demand UK property & construction niche
• Manage the full 360 recruitment cycle: client development, candidate sourcing, and successful placements
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior professionals across the sector
• Negotiate terms, close deals, and strategically expand your market presence
• Collaborate with an ambitious team of high-performing consultants

Who We're Looking For

• Proven recruitment experience (either Senior Recruitment Consultant or Recruitment Consultant), ideally within property, construction, or technical markets
• Strong business development skills and a track record of building client relationships
• Commercially minded, proactive, and results-driven
• Confident communicator who thrives in a target-oriented environment
• Motivated by success, progression, and uncapped earning potential

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure
• Direct mentorship from senior consultants and directors
• A clearly defined career progression path
• The chance to work in one of the UK's most lucrative and stable recruitment markets
• Incentives, rewards, and a performance-driven culture
• Your birthday off every year

At Potensis, we provide more than a job, we offer the platform, training, and market access, where you will be able to start as a Senior Recruitment Consultant and build a long-term, high-earning career