Senior Recruitment Specialist (Construction Sector) - #1730032

Due to continued success and growth, VANRATH is expanding our Built Environment division and is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join the team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced recruiter who is ready to step into a senior role, work with a warm client base, and help shape one of our fastest-growing divisions. You'll have the chance to further your career within a supportive, successful, and highly respected recruitment agency.

The Role

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you'll work across a broad spectrum of the Built Environment sector, managing existing client accounts while developing new business relationships. You'll be joining a collaborative and high-performing team with access to market-leading tools and support, enabling you to focus on what you do best-connecting exceptional talent with top-tier clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates, primarily within construction, engineering, infrastructure, and property


• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process from job brief through to offer management and onboarding


• Source and engage candidates through a variety of channels including advertising, networking, and proactive headhunting


• Develop new business opportunities and grow your client portfolio in line with divisional objectives


• Deliver a first-class recruitment service while achieving personal and team revenue targets

About You

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a full-cycle recruitment role (agency or in-house)


• Proven ability to win business and build long-term client relationships


• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the recruitment landscape


• A confident communicator with a professional approach and high attention to detail


• Driven, ambitious, and motivated by delivering results and earning potential

What We Offer

• Excellent base salary


• Guaranteed Year 1 earnings to support desk development


• Uncapped commission structure (20-25% on all placement fees, no threshold)


• Private medical cover


• Work From Home every Friday


• Industry-leading tools and technology


• A city centre office environment designed for success and collaboration


• Regular team lunches, social events, and business development support

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy, working alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the industry, within a business that rewards performance and invests in your long-term success.

To express interest or arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Barbara McKiernan (Managing Director) directly or apply via the link below.