Executive Recruiter – Mission-Critical Construction

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Leeds
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Human Resources & Recruitment
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SKILLS

Bachelor's degree Interpersonal skills Written and verbal communication Organisational skills Attention to detail Self-motivation Microsoft 365 proficiency LinkedIn proficiency AI tools proficiency Multi-tasking

FULL DESCRIPTION

Executive Recruiter – Mission-Critical Construction

Leeds, LS1 | Highly Competitive Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission + Pension + Benefits

About Us

A successful executive recruitment business operating across a range of established and emerging sectors, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] have a proven track record for proactively delivering game-changing senior professionals to a predominantly international client base that ranges from rapid growth start-ups to established corporations. The Mission-Critical Construction team here at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] specializes in sourcing and placing high-impact talent for general contractors, mechanical & electrical contractors and engineering consultancies who are focused on projects within the Data Center and Advanced Manufacturing sectors.

Your Role

As an Executive Recruiter in the Mission-Critical Construction team, you’ll be responsible for meeting billing objectives through the permanent placement of project management, scheduling, estimating, pre-construction, commissioning, VDC/BIM modeling, quantity surveying and design professionals from superintendent to VP level. Globally operating consultancy with no geographical restrictions, integrating within an existing team focused on North America and EMEA. 360 consultant role including business development.

What We’re Looking For

  • A minimum bachelor’s degree qualification
  • Confident, engaging, and articulate interpersonal skills
  • First class written and verbal communication in English (additional languages advantageous)
  • A bold, dynamic, competitive, and charismatic personality
  • Strong organisational skills, commercial awareness and attention to detail
  • Self-motivation, proactivity, tenacity, and resilience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365, LinkedIn and AI tools
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritise across multiple projects

Prior recruitment, consulting, sales, or business development experience – or exposure to mission-critical contracting – advantageous but not required; full training provided.

What’s In It For You?

  • Highly competitive basic salary
  • Company pension scheme
  • Transparent and collaborative team culture
  • Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training
  • Clear progression routes (senior consultant or leadership)
  • Fabulous working environment in Leeds City Centre landmark office
  • Access to cutting edge tools, AI, and software platforms
  • Team social events, incentive trips, executive club weekends
  • GymFlex health & fitness incentive

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