Principal Recruitment Consultant

Overview

As Principal Recruitment Consultant in our Edinburgh team, you will lead your own desk within the construction and built environment sectors, driving long-term client partnerships and market development. You will shape your market, manage end-to-end recruitment, and contribute to the growth of the local operation. This role blends autonomy with collaboration, offering a strong commission-driven opportunity and a supportive hybrid setup. You will impact by deepening client relationships, expanding market share, and delivering lasting recruitment solutions. You’ll join a culture that values ownership, integrity, and measurable outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Market-leading commission scheme
• Dog-friendly office
• Onsite parking
• Onsite gym access
• Yearly company away trips

Responsibilities

• Manage your own recruitment desk within construction/built environment sectors
• Develop new business and build long-term client relationships
• Build relationships with candidates to secure top talent
• Own and grow a defined market, increasing market share
• Contribute to a culture of ownership and high performance

Key requirements

• Recruitment experience in construction or built environment sectors
• Comfortable managing a desk and developing new business
• Ability to build and maintain client and candidate relationships

• relationship building
• self-motivation
• ownership and accountability
• market development in construction sectors
• end-to-end recruitment
• business development and client management

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