Junior Recruitment Consultant

Junior Recruitment Consultant. Join a specialist recruitment business focused on the Construction & Engineering sectors. We partner with major international businesses, delivering high-profile talent to help our clients achieve their goals.

Established 10 years ago, our client is experiencing strong growth, supported by additional investment to continue our ambitious trajectory. We operate from offices in Richmond-upon-Thames, recruiting for projects in Commercial & Retail Construction, Large Infrastructure, Data Centres, Public Sector Buildings, and Renewable Energy.

Junior Recruitment Consultant. The Role

They are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their Construction team as a Junior Recruitment Consultant. You will be responsible for identifying candidates and building relationships with professionals such as Project Controls experts, Project Managers, Designers, and Planning Engineers. Your work will support talent mapping, building long-term pipelines, and managing high-profile recruitment campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and attract Construction & Engineering professionals through direct sourcing, headhunting, networking, and innovative resourcing methods.
• Build and maintain a robust network and talent pool of active and passive candidates across key skill sets.
• Work closely with Account Managers to understand client requirements.
• Develop a strong understanding of our clients and their hiring needs.
• Track and analyse key metrics such as time-to-fill and quality of hire, presenting reports to senior management.
• Attend industry events and conferences to expand your professional network.

What We’re Looking For:

• 6 months plus recruitment experience – All sectors considered
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to handle multiple priorities
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn
• Interest in the construction or engineering sector is a bonus

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£25k–£30k) plus commission
• Full-time, 5 days a week in Richmond
• A supportive and collaborative company culture
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance

Company Culture
They believe in achieving more through teamwork, respect, and integrity. We welcome positive, ambitious individuals who want to progress in their careers. Our client is an Equal Opportunities employer and adheres to The Equality Act (2010). We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Apply now to join a growing, dynamic team and kickstart your career in recruitment within the Construction & Engineering sector.

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.

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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.

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