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Senior Recruitment Consultant - Construction

Job Description

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Location: London, UK

Level: Senior (must have proven recruitment experience, ideally within construction or mission-critical infrastructure)

About the Company

This specialist recruitment consultancy operates exclusively within the mission-critical construction and infrastructure sector, supporting major projects across North America. The business partners with general contractors, developers, consultants, and specialist subcontractors to deliver high-calibre talent solutions across Pre-Construction, Construction & Engineering, and Executive Leadership.

The company prides itself on technical expertise, a consultative approach, and long-term partnerships that drive measurable results for both clients and candidates.

Role Overview

The Senior Recruitment Consultant will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle within highly technical markets, developing and maintaining client relationships, and driving business growth through high-quality delivery.

This position requires a commercially minded individual with deep recruitment experience—ideally gained within construction or infrastructure—who can operate with autonomy while contributing to a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment processes from sourcing through to placement and aftercare.
  • Develop and nurture client relationships within mission-critical construction and infrastructure markets.
  • Build and maintain strong candidate networks across mid-senior technical and leadership roles.
  • Provide market insight and talent intelligence to clients, acting as a trusted advisor.
  • Consistently deliver against performance targets while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
  • Mentor and support junior consultants, sharing best practice and fostering development.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure operational excellence and compliance.

  • Experience and Skills Required

    • Proven recruitment experience (4+ years), ideally within construction, engineering, or infrastructure.
    • Demonstrable success managing full recruitment cycles and placing technical or leadership roles.
    • Strong understanding of complex project environments and technical job specifications.
    • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
    • Commercially driven with a focus on delivering measurable results.
    • Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
    • Confident mentoring less-experienced consultants and contributing to team performance.

    Markets Covered

    • Mission-Critical Construction & Data Centres
    • Pre-Construction, Design, Planning, and Estimation
    • Engineering and Technical Project Delivery
    • Procurement and BIM/VDC
    • Project Management, Site Management, and Leadership Appointments