Senior Recruitment Consultant – Groundworks & Civils

Are you an experienced Recruitment Consultant with a passion for the construction sector? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy sales environment where your hard work is rewarded with genuine career progression and uncapped earning potential?

We’re looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our Blue Collar Construction team at ITS Building People in Southampton, specialising in Groundworks & Civils.

With exciting growth plans for 2025 and beyond, now is the perfect time to join our expanding business and make your mark on a thriving desk.

🔹 Who We Are

With over 50 years of experience in the recruitment industry and 19 offices across the UK, ITS Building People is a trusted name in construction recruitment. We combine local expertise with a personal, tailored service, building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates.

🔹 The Role

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you’ll take ownership of your own Groundworks & Civils desk, focusing on temporary placements within the construction industry.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with existing and new clients.
• Generating new business opportunities through strategic outbound calls, client meetings, and networking.
• Attracting and sourcing high-quality candidates using advertising, social media, and proactive headhunting.
• Working closely with a dedicated Resourcer to match candidates with roles.
• Driving sales activity to achieve weekly and monthly targets.

🔹 What We’re Looking For

We’re after someone who is:

• Enthusiastic, hardworking, and ambitious.
• Motivated to grow their desk and progress within the business.
• Experienced in recruitment (3+ years) – ideally within construction or a related sector.
• Confident on the phone and skilled at building relationships.
• A driver with a full UK licence (essential).

🔹 What’s in It for You

• Competitive basic salary (£29k-£32k) + commission and bonuses.
• Clear career progression with opportunities to move into management.
• Comprehensive training – including REC-accredited learning and development.
• Team incentives, social events, and quarterly rewards.
• Extra annual leave for every year of service.
• A supportive, fun, and ambitious working environment where success is recognised and celebrated.

🔹 Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re ready to grow your recruitment career with a company that values its people and rewards success, we’d love to hear from you.