Senior Recruitment Consultant - Construction


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£28,000 - £35,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS1 5HD
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Jul 2026
Closing date:	13 Aug 2026

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Summary

Sales & Marketing Division | Leeds

£28,000-£35,000 + £3.6k Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission (up to 40% of billings)

Henderson Scott's Sales & Marketing Division is expanding again - and we're looking for an ambitious Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our Construction Practice, one of the fastest-growing areas of the business.

From Geotechnical and Infrastructure to Water & Wastewater and Building Materials, you'll play a key role in connecting renowned, high-impact commercial talent with the organisations shaping the built environment space.

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Why this is a career-defining move?

At Henderson Scott, we don't just hire recruiters - we back high-performers with the environment, investment, and progression they need to truly raise the bar.

Our Sales & Marketing Division in Leeds has had an exceptional 2025, including:

* Over 100% net profit growth (2025 vs 2024)

* Multiple stand-out billers, including £150k+ in a single month

* A team average of £40k monthly billings

* Brand-new HQ on Park Row, Leeds

* Monthly rewards trips (York Racecourse, Snozone) and an annual Highflyers trip to Lisbon

This is a high-performance culture - but a collaborative one. We celebrate success, share knowledge, and support each other's ambition....2026?...watch this space!

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What's in it for you?

Exceptional earning potential

- £28k-£35k base + £3,600 car allowance

- Market leading, lucrative commission scheme - receive up to 40% of your billings, uncapped.

- Consultants regularly earning £60k+ in commission on top of competitive basic salaries

Clear, structured progression

- Transparent, merit-based promotion opportunities within one of the UK's fastest-growing, PE-backed recruitment groups.

Award-winning training & development

- Continuous investment in your growth - whether you're refining your market strategy or scaling to Principal / Managing Consultant level.

A brand that opens doors

- You'll leverage a respected, established name across the Construction and Consumer markets - backed by Search Recruitment Group and H2 Equity Partners.

Flexibility & balance

- Hybrid working and the autonomy to build and own your market.

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What you'll be doing:

* Running a full 360 desk within Construction - placing Sales, Marketing, Commercial and Leadership talent

* Developing and owning your specialist sub-market

* Building long-term relationships with both high-growth SMEs and major names in the built environment

* Driving revenue, strategy, and market presence with full backing from senior leadership

You'll have the freedom to shape your market, while being supported by a high-achieving team delivering record results across the division.

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Who we're looking for:

* A proven 360 recruiter with:

* A track record of billing success

* Commercial drive and ownership of performance

* The ambition to step into a bigger platform with bigger rewards

* A collaborative mindset - we're a team that wins together

If you're ready to raise the bar and elevate your career within a high-growth, high-reward environment - this is the move.

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Interested?

Either apply online or get in touch with me directly at alex.bourne@hendersonscott.co.uk or reach out in total confidence to our Director of Sales & Marketing, Myles Brearton at myles.brearton@hendersonscott.co.uk.

Henderson Scott - always raising the bar.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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