Account Manager – Construction Recruitment

An established specialist recruitment business providing temporary, contract and permanent personnel across the Construction, Rail and Infrastructure sectors is seeking an experienced Account Manager to join its growing team.

The company supports clients ranging from specialist contractors to major construction and infrastructure organisations, supplying skilled site personnel alongside technical, commercial and management professionals.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of key client relationships, deliver an outstanding service and grow an established portfolio of construction accounts.

The Opportunity

This is primarily an account management and client-development role, rather than a traditional 360° recruitment position.

You will manage a portfolio of existing clients, developing a detailed understanding of their businesses, live projects, workforce requirements and future recruitment plans.

The role will have a particular focus on clients operating within Trades and Labour and Demolition, alongside opportunities across Construction, Civil Engineering, Rail, Utilities and Logistics.

Working closely with the Business Development Manager, Recruitment Consultants and Resourcing teams, you will ensure client relationships are strengthened, growth opportunities are identified and recruitment solutions continue to meet changing requirements.

Previous Construction recruitment experience would be advantageous but is not essential. The key requirement is a successful background in account management, client retention and commercial account development.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a portfolio of key client accounts.
• Building trusted relationships with client contacts, senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Developing a detailed understanding of clients’ projects, workforce requirements and future plans.
• Conducting regular account reviews and maintaining frequent contact with key clients.
• Identifying opportunities to increase account spend and introduce additional services.
• Creating and implementing account-growth plans.
• Expanding existing relationships across additional projects, divisions and locations.
• Working with recruitment and resourcing teams to ensure vacancies are filled effectively.
• Monitoring service delivery and ensuring agreed standards are maintained.
• Supporting client presentations, tenders and commercial negotiations.
• Resolving service issues promptly and professionally.
• Monitoring account performance, sales pipelines and future opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate forecasts and account information.
• Representing the business at client meetings, networking events and industry forums.
• Achieving agreed account-retention, revenue and growth objectives.

About You

Applications are welcomed from experienced Account Managers and Key Account Managers who can demonstrate a strong record of retaining and growing commercially valuable client relationships.

You should have:

• Proven Account Management or Key Account Management experience.
• A successful record of retaining, developing and growing client accounts.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Experience conducting client reviews and managing ongoing service delivery.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior-level stakeholders.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• The commercial drive to maximise opportunities while maintaining excellent service.

Experience within Construction, Recruitment, Trades and Labour or Demolition would be beneficial but is not essential. Applicants from other sectors with strong account-management and client-development experience are encouraged to apply.

Salary and Benefits

• Basic salary of £35,000–£45,000, depending on experience.
• Attractive performance-related bonus.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Established portfolio of client accounts.
• Support from dedicated business development, recruitment and resourcing teams.
• Direct access to the senior leadership team.
• Genuine long-term career progression.
• The opportunity to influence the development of key accounts and the wider business.

If you are an experienced Account Manager with a strong record of developing client relationships and growing key accounts, apply today for a confidential discussion.

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.

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