Senior Recruitment Consultant - Facilities Management

Its Building People; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant in Southampton. This role involves managing a Facilities Management & Maintenance desk, focusing on temporary and contract placements like maintenance engineers and facilities supervisors. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of recruitment experience, be ambitious, and possess strong communication skills. This is a great opportunity for professionals motivated by success in the facilities management sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruitment experience in facilities management or maintenance.
• A driver with a full UK licence.
• Confident and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow your own Facilities Management & Maintenance desk.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Develop new business through calls and meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Target-focused personality

Motivated and ambitious

Job description

Are you an experienced Recruitment Consultant with a passion for the Facilities Management and Maintenance sector? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding environment where success is recognised and your career development is supported?

We're looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our Blue Collar Construction team at ITS Building People in Southampton, specialising in Facilities Management & Maintenance recruitment.

With ambitious growth plans for 2025 and beyond, this is the perfect opportunity to take ownership of a thriving desk and make a real impact in a high-demand market.

🔹 About Us

With over 50 years in recruitment and 19 offices across the UK, ITS Building People is one of the industry's most respected names. We combine local knowledge with a personal, tailored approach, building strong, lasting relationships with clients and candidates across the built environment.

🔹 The Role

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you'll manage and grow your own Facilities Management & Maintenance desk, specialising in temporary and contract placements across roles such as maintenance engineers, electrical and mechanical technicians, caretakers, and facilities supervisors.

You will:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Develop new business through outbound calls, client meetings, and networking.
• Source skilled candidates via advertising, social media, and proactive headhunting.
• Work with a Resourcer to deliver high-quality, timely placements.
• Consistently achieve and exceed activity and sales targets.

🔹 What We're Looking For

• 3+ years' recruitment experience - ideally within facilities management, maintenance, or building services.
• Ambitious, motivated, and results-driven personality.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident, professional, and target-focused.
• A driver with a full UK licence (essential).