Senior Water Sector Recruiter - Growth & Leadership Path

Carrington West; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Healthcare

Pension

Training & development

Flexible working

Free parking

Free bus service

25 days holiday

Job summary

Carrington West is expanding its Water team in Portsmouth, offering opportunities from Recruitment Consultant to Lead Consultant. You will own a specialist water desk, build client and candidate relationships, and grow with generous progression and cross-team collaboration.

With strong brand recognition and uncapped commission, this role supports leadership development while delivering tangible market impact in the UK water sector.

Qualifications

• Recruitment experience within water, engineering, infrastructure, construction or another technical market.
• Strong track record of building relationships with clients and candidates.
• Commercial confidence and a proactive approach to business development.
• Ambition to grow a market rather than simply manage an existing desk.
• Collaborative approach and helping others succeed.
• Potential and desire to progress into leadership.
• Desire to build something and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Building and developing strong relationships with clients across the UK water sector.
• Growing a specialist recruitment desk and identifying new business opportunities.
• Sourcing, engaging and representing high-quality candidates.
• Becoming a recognised recruitment expert within your market.
• Developing and expanding existing Carrington West client relationships.
• Collaborating with other specialist teams to maximise cross-selling opportunities.
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues as your role develops.
• Contributing to the continued growth and future direction of the Water team.
• Working towards taking on greater leadership responsibility as the team expands.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Relationship building

Commercial confidence

Leadership potential

Job description

Carrington West is expanding its Water team in Portsmouth, offering opportunities from Recruitment Consultant to Lead Consultant. You will own a specialist water desk, build client and candidate relationships, and grow with generous progression and cross-team collaboration.

With strong brand recognition and uncapped commission, this role supports leadership development while delivering tangible market impact in the UK water sector.