Recruitment Consultant – Construction
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive, commercially driven, and results-focused Recruitment Consultant to join the Construction arm of PWS. This is a full 360 recruitment role, responsible for developing new business, managing existing client relationships, and delivering permanent and temporary labour solutions across the UK.
You will work with a diverse client base, ranging from individual SME construction businesses to large national framework agreements, supplying skilled and unskilled construction professionals. This role combines recruitment delivery with sales, account management, and business development, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Sales Responsibilities
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Proactively develop new business opportunities within the construction sector through sales activity, networking, and relationship building.
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Manage and grow a portfolio of clients, including SME clients and national framework agreements across the UK.
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Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients to fully understand hiring needs, project requirements, and workforce planning.
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Negotiate terms of business, fees, and service agreements.
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Act as a trusted advisor, providing market insights on labour availability, rates, salary benchmarks, and recruitment trends.
Recruitment & Delivery Responsibilities
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Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across permanent and temporary labour solutions, from job briefing to placement and onboarding.
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Develop clear and compelling job descriptions and candidate specifications based on client requirements.
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Source candidates using job boards, databases, social media, referrals, networking, and headhunting.
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Screen CVs, conduct interviews, and assess candidates’ skills, qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
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Coordinate interviews, manage offers, and support candidates and clients through the onboarding process.
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Ensure compliance with employment legislation, right-to-work checks, and industry standards.
Operational & Performance Responsibilities
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the applicant tracking system (ATS).
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Deliver against agreed KPIs, including sales targets, placements, time-to-fill, and client satisfaction.
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Ensure a positive candidate experience through clear communication, transparency, and timely feedback.
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Represent PWS professionally in the market and uphold company values and standards.
Requirements
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Recruitment Consultant, Talent Acquisition Specialist, or similar role.
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Proven experience within construction recruitment or a closely related sector (desirable).
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Demonstrated sales and business development experience, including winning new clients and managing accounts.
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Experience delivering 360 recruitment, covering both client-side sales and candidate management.
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Strong understanding of permanent and temporary labour solutions.
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
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Ability to manage multiple vacancies, clients, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Familiarity with employment legislation and recruitment best practices.
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Strong organisational skills with a results-driven mindset