Contract Recruiter

You've already built a Contract desk. What could you build if you had the platform, an established US reputation and client relationships, experienced support, and the opportunity to build a team around it?We're looking for an experienced Contract Recruitment Consultant to join our specialist Construction recruitment business and take ownership of building a new Contract desk within an established and growing operation.This isn't a role for someone looking to simply inherit a warm desk and maintain it.It's for a proven desk builder who wants the autonomy, support and commercial opportunity to build something of their own, with a clear path to developing a team and progressing into management.Why this opportunity?We're a specialist Construction recruitment business with 16 years of UK trading history and four years of established US operations, working with long-term, large corporate clients. Our US business is already established, our client relationships are strong, and we've proven that talented UK recruitment consultants can develop into successful US operators. You don't need US recruitment experience.What you do need is the ability to build a Contract desk.We'll provide the platform, technology, market knowledge, support and established relationships. You bring the entrepreneurial drive to turn that into a high-performing desk.The opportunity:You'll have the opportunity to build a Contract desk within an established Construction market aligned to your experience and strengths.You'll have:A genuine new-desk-building opportunity rather than being expected to bring a book of business.Access to established, long-term client relationships that can be developed and leveraged.A market-leading technology platform incorporating AI-driven innovations and recruitment support.Experienced leadership and a proven structure supporting you.The structures to develop your own market, clients and contractor relationships.The opportunity to build a team around your success to an agreed schedule.A structured development programme, beginning with an agreed 1st 90-day plan and ongoing Personal Development Plan.A potential pathway into management/directorship as you demonstrate the ability to build and lead.And for the right person, the longer-term opportunity can include developing your career within our US operation, with relocation support through an approved visa structure.What can you earn?We're looking for people who want to build a serious recruitment career — and the remuneration reflects that.Competitive basic salary based on experience.Structured salary increases linked to performance.No-threshold commission structure.Uncapped earning potential.Accelerated commission opportunities across key clients.Established high performers earning £100k+.We can discuss your full package and benefits at interview.Who are we looking for?You'll probably already know whether this is you.We're looking for someone who has built a Contract and is looking to be rewarded well for their success, potentially in a new sector. They’ll understand that successful contract recruitment is about much more than filling vacancies.You're likely to be:Entrepreneurial and commercially driven.Highly motivated by targets and earnings.Strong at business development and winning new clients.Consultative rather than transactional.Passionate about building long-term client and contractor relationships.Someone who adds value through genuine market knowledge and expertise.Comfortable creating opportunities rather than waiting for jobs to land.Ambitious about progressing beyond being an individual biller.Excited by the prospect of building a team and eventually leading one.You don't need to bring a business with you.You don't need US recruitment experience.You do need a proven track record of building a Contract desk and the ambition to do it again in a new market with the right platform and support behind you.What's different about this role?For the right person, this isn't simply your next recruitment job.It's an opportunity to build an asset, build a team and build a career around your own success.If you've reached the point where you're asking yourself “What's next?” — and the answer isn't another desk in another recruitment business — we'd like to talk.Apply in confidence for an initial conversation.