Recruitment Consultant - Construction & Engineering

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive commission

Professional development opportunities

Office in East London

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a proactive Recruitment Consultant focused on construction and engineering. You will manage the full recruitment cycle, connecting skilled professionals with leading firms and supporting critical industry projects from our professional office.

With at least 3 years in recruitment, you will source candidates, assess technical fit, negotiate offers, and help onboarding while building strong client relationships in the construction and engineering sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of recruitment experience with a focus on Construction or Engineering.
• Proven success sourcing and placing candidates in these technical fields.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional office-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for construction and engineering roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients in the construction and engineering industries.
• Proactively source and attract qualified candidates, including engineers, project managers, site managers, and tradespeople.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments to verify technical skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Negotiate employment offers and facilitate the onboarding process for successful candidates.
• Stay informed about industry trends, project pipelines, and talent availability within the construction and engineering sectors.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established Recruitment Consultancy in East London, is seeking a proactive and results-oriented Recruitment Consultant to specialize in the Construction and Engineering sectors. You will be responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle, connecting skilled professionals with leading firms in the construction, infrastructure, and engineering industries. This role requires a strong understanding of technical roles within these sectors and the ability to build robust relationships with clients and candidates. Working from our professional office, you will play a key part in supporting critical industry projects through strategic talent acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for construction and engineering roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients in the construction and engineering industries.
• Proactively source and attract qualified candidates, including engineers, project managers, site managers, and tradespeople.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments to verify technical skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Negotiate employment offers and facilitate the onboarding process for successful candidates.
• Stay informed about industry trends, project pipelines, and talent availability within the construction and engineering sectors.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in recruitment, with a specialization in Construction or Engineering roles being essential.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and placing candidates within these technical fields.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with the specific demands and skill sets required in construction and engineering projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional, office-based environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an attractive commission structure.
• Opportunity to work in specialized and in-demand recruitment niches.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive team environment within our East London office.
• Contributing to the growth and success of the construction and engineering industries through talent placement.