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Vertical Recruitment is an award-winning recruitment consultancy with a focus on the built environment sector covering all the major pre-construction design, cost and project management disciplines. Our specialisms include: Building Services Consultancy, Building Surveying, Civil Engineering, Development Management, Fire Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying and Structural Engineering.

We are highly regarded in our core industries and have built-up long-standing client relationships with local and national industry leading companies. Our culture is based upon success and our dynamic working environment supports staff into being highly effective Recruitment Consultants.

This year marks our 13-year anniversary, and we are excited about what the future holds as we have a clear 3-year business plan structure based around attracting and developing talent, high performance and growth.

Position Overview

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Vertical Recruitment, you will play a key role in building and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates within the technical design space, specifically within Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineers and Structural Engineers. Your experience and expertise will contribute to the growth and continued success of our London team, providing a unique opportunity to manage your own M&E and Structural Engineering desk.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement: Develop and nurture strong relationships with clients in the construction and engineering sectors, understanding their staffing needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
• Candidate Sourcing: Identify and attract top-quality candidates through various channels, including networking, social media, job boards, and referrals.
• Candidate Screening: Conduct comprehensive interviews and assessments to match candidates with suitable job opportunities, ensuring a strong fit for both clients and candidates.
• Market Research: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and market developments to provide clients with valuable insights and recommendations.
• Negotiation: Facilitate salary and contract negotiations between clients and candidates, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.
• Business Development: Expand the client base by proactively seeking new business opportunities and maintaining existing client relationships.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with recruitment best practices and legal regulations, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports on recruitment activities to the management team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Recruitment Consultant within a professional market.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding recruitment targets and KPIs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented with a focus on delivering exceptional client and candidate experiences.
• Proficiency in recruitment software and tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with an established and reputable technical recruitment specialist.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Career advancement prospects within a growing organisation.
• Highly Competitive salary
• Uncapped commission structure + with an additional quarterly bonus paid for high achievers.
• Regular incentives and exciting team outings
• Opportunities for charity involvement and volunteering
• Engaging team activities such as the Manchester Great Run, The Cube, Bowling, charity fundraisers, networking events, and more!
• Enjoy an early finish every Friday
• Thrive in our welcoming and supportive work environment.
• Access cutting-edge technology and software packages like LinkedIn Recruiter and Horizon.

Vertical Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace