Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Construction

Search Consultancy LTD; Lewes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Brighton is seeking an Associate Recruitment Consultant for their Construction division. The role involves sourcing candidates, building client relationships, and providing exceptional service. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a self-motivated attitude. This position offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and various employee perks including a training program and flexible holiday options.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Flex Holiday scheme

Car benefit scheme

Access to Perkbox

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• Confident in building and maintaining long-term professional relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A self-motivated, proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Making outbound B2B calls to generate new business opportunities.
• Negotiating fees and rates to maximise your commercial output.
• Sourcing and interviewing candidates, supporting them throughout the recruitment process.
• Managing shift bookings and allocations.
• Acting as the main point of contact for your candidates and clients.
• Delivering an exceptional level of service to both candidates and clients.

Skills

Sales experience

Building relationships

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Job description

Associate Recruitment Consultant - Construction

Brighton

£26,000 - £28,000 Per Annum + Uncapped Commission

Are you consistently hitting your sales targets but starting to think about what's next? Are you looking to channel your drive, ambition, and determination into a long-term, rewarding career?

At Search Recruitment Group, one of the UK's leading multi-discipline recruitment agencies, we're looking for motivated sales professionals to join our established Construction division in Brighton as Associate Recruitment Consultants.

In this role, you'll be responsible for building your own client base, sourcing candidates, and placing them into a variety of roles within the construction sector. It's a fast-paced, dynamic environment where no two days are the same - and where your earning potential is truly uncapped.

From day one, you'll be supported by our award-winning training programme. Whether you're brand new to recruitment or looking to transition from a sales background, we'll provide you with the tools, knowledge, and one-to-one guidance you need to succeed.

You'll also benefit from a clearly defined career path, regular performance reviews, and ongoing development opportunities. In addition, we offer uncapped commission, monthly incentives, and access to a range of employee perks, including Perkbox.

What you'll be doing:

• Making outbound B2B calls to generate new business opportunities, alongside LinkedIn outreach and on-site client visits.
• Negotiating fees and rates to maximise your commercial output.
• Sourcing and interviewing candidates, registering them on our internal CRM, and supporting them throughout the recruitment process.
• Managing shift bookings and allocations.
• Acting as the main point of contact for your candidates and clients - Supporting them and handling any queries.
• Delivering an exceptional level of service to both candidates and clients, ensuring professionalism at every stage.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in sales is advantageous, but not essential.
• Confident in building and maintaining long-term professional relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - whether over the phone, in person, or via email.
• A self-motivated, proactive attitude with a strong desire to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

How You'll Benefit:

• A competitive base salary with a monthly bonus scheme to reward performance and boost your earnings.
• Structured training and ongoing support from our award-winning Talent Development team, with a clear path or career progression.
• Flex Holiday scheme - buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave to suit your lifestyle.
• Option to join our car benefit scheme through Tusker.
• Access to lifestyle and well being perks via Perkbox - Helping you stay motivated both inside and outside of work.
• Regular team and office socials, including early finishes, sales days, monthly round-ups, and summer/Christmas parties.
• Full back-office support, including marketing, compliance, and payroll - so you can focus on recruitment.

To learn more about this opportunity, click 'Apply Today' or contact Isabel Stone for further information.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.