Construction Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission

Career development

Collaborative team

Vital role in infrastructure

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a motivated Construction Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for construction roles, connecting skilled professionals with leading construction firms in the region.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of recruitment experience in construction, a proven placing track record, and outstanding communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of recruitment experience, with a specialization in the construction sector.
• Proven track record of successfully placing candidates in construction, engineering, or trades roles.
• Strong understanding of the construction industry landscape and project lifecycles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a client-facing, office-based role in East London.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle for construction-related roles.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates with experience in civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, and trades.
• Develop and maintain a robust network of construction professionals.
• Build and foster strong relationships with construction companies and project managers.
• Understand project timelines, technical specifications, and safety requirements within the construction industry.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Construction sector

Client relationships

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialist recruitment consultancy, is actively seeking a motivated Construction Recruitment Consultant to join their growing team in East London . This role is essential for supporting the vibrant construction industry in the region by connecting skilled professionals—from site engineers and project managers to tradespeople — with leading construction firms. You will leverage your understanding of the construction sector and your recruitment expertise to build strong client relationships and deliver exceptional talent solutions. This is an opportunity to become a key player in a critical industry, working within a dynamic and results-driven consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle for construction-related roles.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates with experience in civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, and trades.
• Develop and maintain a robust network of construction professionals.
• Build and foster strong relationships with construction companies and project managers.
• Understand project timelines, technical specifications, and safety requirements within the construction industry.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of recruitment experience, with a specialization in the construction sector.
• Proven track record of successfully placing candidates in construction, engineering, or trades roles.
• Strong understanding of the construction industry landscape and project lifecycles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a client-facing, office-based role in East London .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a rewarding, performance-based commission structure.
• Access to a broad client base within the thriving construction industry.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialization in construction recruitment.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment focused on achieving business goals.
• Be part of a consultancy that plays a vital role in developing essential infrastructure.