Head of Construction Recruitment

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Stoke-on-Trent
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
CATEGORY
Human Resources & Recruitment
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SKILLS

Construction Recruitment Leadership Business Development Team Management Strategic Recruitment Planning Client Relationship Management Compliance Management Social Media & Branding

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Head of Construction Recruitment

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] – England, United Kingdom | Dependent on Experience | Full Time

Job Description

Are you an expert in Construction Recruitment and wondering what the next step in your career could be? Do you want to take ownership of your own recruitment division and lead a team of expert recruitment consultants? We are delighted to announce a fantastic career opportunity at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] for the position of Head of Construction Recruitment. If you are a dynamic and experienced recruitment professional with a passion for leading successful teams, this could be the perfect role for you. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a rapidly growing recruitment agency that prides itself on delivering exceptional recruitment to our clients. With a focus on quality, innovation, and client satisfaction, we have become a trusted partner in the recruitment industry. We have branches based in Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Wigan, Warrington, Sutton, Glasgow and Manchester - therefore we are open to conversations with experienced individuals who are within a commutable distance to any of our offices.

What does the role involve?

  • Acting as a role model leader, demonstrating inspirational leadership
  • Build and lead the team of recruitment consultants, with a hands-on approach to recruitment
  • Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top engineering talent.
  • Generate new business relationships
  • Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring the identification and placement of high-calibre construction candidates.
  • Build strong and effective relationships with existing clients and new business clients
  • Ensure compliance and audits are managed effectively
  • Drive sales and run monthly incentives throughout with the teams
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge and in-depth expertise of the external recruitment market and associated competitive organisations, providing insights and guidance as necessary to clients and internal teams
  • Monitor the quality of all candidates and ensure that the adverts and interviews during the recruitment process are aiming to raise the bar of candidate quality.
  • Offer training and support to less experienced employees to share best practices and ensure that a collaborative and consistent approach is adopted across all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] divisions.
  • Contribute to the development and establishment of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] online band. Supporting all social media channels and activities.

What we would like to see from you?

  • Full driving license is required.
  • Proven experience in construction recruitment, with a track record of successful placements and lead generation.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and guide a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of the engineering industry and talent landscape.
  • Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving and surpassing targets.
  • Strategic thinking and the ability to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies.

Why work for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

  • Routes for progression and opportunities to transition into other internal positions if this is what you would like!
  • Friendly and welcoming team environment
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holiday, and one day off for your Birthday!
  • Pension scheme
  • Team outings and events
  • Refer a friend scheme – Opportunities to work with your friends and earn extra cash!

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please send your CV to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or apply online today! Alternatively, call Estelle Raybon on [contact hidden] or email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Job reference: HE-OF-CONS-ANY.

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