Senior Recruitment Consultant - Construction & Built Environment

Construction & Built Environment

ROLE BASED IN WAKEFIELD

Were looking for a high-calibre Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our construction recruitment team, working across either housing freelance recruitment or build construction permanent recruitment.

This role is deliberately open. If you know how to build relationships, deliver results, and run a desk properly, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Youll take ownership of a defined market within the construction and built environment space, managing the full recruitment lifecycle from business development through to placement and aftercare.

Whether your strength lies in freelance housing frameworks or permanent build roles, youll be trusted to shape your desk, grow accounts, and become a genuine partner to both clients and candidates.

This is a role for someone who doesnt need micromanaging. Youll be given autonomy, support, and the space to perform, while working alongside experienced leaders who understand construction recruitment inside out.

What Youll Be Doing

• Developing and managing client relationships within housing or build construction
• Winning new business and expanding existing accounts
• Managing the full 360 recruitment process
• Delivering freelance or permanent solutions depending on your specialism
• Building strong, long-term candidate networks
• Negotiating terms, fees, and offers with confidence
• Providing market insight and recruitment advice to clients
• Maintaining accurate CRM records and ensuring compliance
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate

About You

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant within construction or the built environment
• Comfortable working a full 360 desk
• Experience in freelance housing or permanent build recruitment preferred, but not essential
• Commercially minded, confident, and relationship-led
• Strong billing history or clear evidence of desk growth
• Organised, resilient, and self-motivated
• Able to work autonomously while contributing to a wider team culture

Why Join Our Partners?

• Competitive basic salary based on experience
• Uncapped commission structure
• Autonomy to run and grow your desk your way
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive leadership with real construction knowledge