Opportunity in Construction Recruitment – UK & Europe Built Environment!
Join an established, exclusive recruitment business with a warm desk from day one!
The Company – Trainee Recruitment Consultant
We are working with specialist recruitment firm focused on the UK and European construction and built environment markets. They work with leading clients on exclusive roles across areas such as data centres, quantity surveying and project management, using a headhunting-led approach to find top white‑collar talent. You will be part of a growing start‑up, and build your career in a high‑billing environment, with the top biller doing over £100k months!
The Incentives – Trainee Recruitment Consultant
- £27–28k base for a Trainee, rising to £30–35k at Consultant level.
- 30% commission on total billings, alongside a quarterly bonus.
- Warm desk from day one – 6–7 exclusive clients, 50–60 live roles and no need to start from scratch with business development.
- Strong delivery focus initially, with the opportunity to develop into a 360 consultant over time.
- One established WFH day per week, with the rest of the week spent collaborating in the office.
- 8am–5pm working hours, based in a spacious office in Watford with onsite parking
- Direct access to the business leaders, with hands‑on support, industry mapping and help developing your recruitment skills.
- Exposure to UK and European markets, including opportunities to fly over to cities such as Dublin, Amsterdam and Copenhagen for client meetings.
- Gym membership given to all staff, with elongated lunch breaks for you to go during the day
The Candidate We Want - Trainee Recruitment Consultant
- Ambitious, driven and commercially savvy, with the character and work ethic to succeed.
- Competitive mindset - Strong sports background
- 2:1 and BBB - Good academics are preferred but not essential as long as you have the right mindset
- Someone who values teamwork, takes ownership and wants to become a future leader rather than simply move for a quick pay rise.
The Role – Trainee Recruitment Consultant
- Work across the UK and European built environment markets, including areas such as quantity surveying, project management and data centres.
- Start with a 180 recruitment role, with the opportunity to develop into a full 360 position as your confidence and market knowledge grow.
- Get involved in retained and exclusive assignments, with exposure to senior professionals across the construction industry.
- Market mapping – study the sector you work within and get to know everyone in the industry to get the inside scoop
- Headhunting your candidates through cold calling, advertising, LinkedIn posts and messages
- Organising interviews and helping candidates succeed to offer stage!