Rail Recruitment Consultant – Civil Engineering

Rec2 Recruitment · UK wide

Rail Recruitment Consultant – Civil Engineering at Rec2 Recruitment, across the UK, paying £40,000 - £50,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Location
UK wide
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
26 Sep 2026
Sector
Recruitment Consultant

About 6% above the going rate for recruitment consultant

Reference https://rec2recruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=4847

About the role

Rail Recruitment Consultant – Civil Engineering  – Our client is a highly respected recruitment business with an established presence across the Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Rail, and Construction sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Recruitment Consultant to take over a warm desk with live vacancies and long-standing client relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiter seeking immediate billing potential, or for an industry professional with a background in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Rail, or Construction who is looking to transition into recruitment.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will inherit an established desk with active clients and a steady flow of permanent and contract vacancies across Engineering, Production, Site Management, and Project Leadership disciplines.

The desk has been developed over several years and offers a strong foundation for someone looking to build on existing relationships while developing new business opportunities within the sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing and developing relationships with existing clients and candidates
  • Sourcing, interviewing, and placing high-quality professionals across the Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Rail, and Construction sectors
  • Managing the full recruitment process from vacancy qualification through to offer management and placement
  • Developing new business opportunities within existing and target accounts
  • Building a strong network of industry contacts and market knowledge
  • Delivering a high level of service to both clients and candidates

About You

Applications are welcomed from:

  • Experienced Recruitment Consultants with a background in permanent or contract recruitment
  • Professionals currently working within Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Rail, or Construction who are looking to move into a rewarding recruitment career

You will also possess:

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • A commercial and results-driven mindset
  • The ability to develop and maintain long-term business relationships
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • A proactive and professional approach to your work

What’s on Offer?

  • Basic salary of £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
  • Industry-leading commission structure paying up to 50%
  • Established desk with live requirements and existing revenue streams
  • Clear career progression opportunities
  • Ongoing training and support
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • The opportunity to build a highly successful career within a specialist market

This is a rare opportunity to join a successful business and take over a desk that offers immediate earning potential and significant scope for future growth.

For a confidential discussion, please apply today.

This vacancy is for a permanent, full-time role based in the UK. Applicants must have independent legal authorisation to live and work in the UK.

We are only able to respond to Candidates who have Recruitment Industry experience. If you have not heard from us within one week, please assume you have not been selected for an interview.

I don’t advertise all the roles I am working on, so the best way to hear more about the opportunities I have at present is to speak with me directly. See our latest recruitment jobs. 

Rec2 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Rec2 Recruitment specifically focuses on the placement of experienced Recruitment Professionals in the Built Environment, Engineering, and Energy sector.

REC2 Recruitment is affiliated with My Recruiter Jobs, helping professionals explore recruitment opportunities across the UK.  

Reference: https://rec2recruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=4847 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 26 Sep 2026 · Listed via Rec2 Recruitment

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