Recruitment Consultant - White Collar M&E

M&E White Collar Construction Recruitment Consultant

Liverpool Street, London

Up to £35,000 DOE + Comission

Hybrid working

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven M&E White Collar Construction Recruitment Consultant to join our Liverpool Street based Client.

This role focuses on the recruitment of professional and technical white-collar staff within the Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) construction sector, supporting contractors, consultancies, and developers across the UK.

You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, develop strong client relationships, and build a high-quality candidate network within the M&E white-collar market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage new and existing client relationships within the M&E construction sector
• Identify new business opportunities and convert leads into long-term partnerships
• Conduct client meetings to understand hiring needs, project requirements, and timelines
• Negotiate fees, terms of business, and service agreements
• Act as a trusted recruitment partner and market expert to clients

Candidate Management & Delivery

• Source, screen, and place white-collar M&E professionals, including but not limited to:
• M&E Project Managers
• Contracts Managers
• Quantity Surveyors
• Design Managers
• Estimators
• Engineers (Mechanical & Electrical)
• Conduct in-depth candidate interviews and skills assessments
• Manage the recruitment process from initial brief through to offer and placement
• Provide interview preparation, offer management, and post-placement aftercare

Market & Compliance Knowledge

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the M&E construction market, salary trends, and competitor activity
• Ensure compliance with all recruitment legislation, company processes, and data protection regulations
• Accurately maintain CRM records, candidate pipelines, and client activity

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant (construction experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of the M&E construction sector and white-collar roles (desirable)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercially minded with strong negotiation ability
• Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and resilient
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Desirable

• Established M&E client or candidate network
• Experience working in a 360 recruitment role
• Knowledge of UK construction regulations and project environments

What's on Offer

• Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission structure
• Clear career progression and development opportunities
• Ongoing training and market support
• Supportive, high-performance team environment
• Additional benefits (e.g. incentives, flexible working, pension, holiday allowance)

Tick the boxes and want to know more? Please apply with your most up to date CV, and if successfully shortlisted we will be in touch within 48 hours.

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