Recruitment Consultant (Remote – South Africa Based)
Supporting a UK Construction Recruitment Business
About the Opportunity
Join a growing UK-based construction recruitment business that is scaling rapidly across key sectors in the built environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a South African-based recruiter to work remotely with an established UK client, supporting high-volume recruitment delivery while developing into a future senior or management-level role.
The UK construction market continues to experience strong demand, creating outstanding long-term earning and progression opportunities for ambitious recruiters who want to build a career in an international market.
This role is focused on delivery and candidate management rather than business development. You will work closely with experienced UK consultants and directors, helping to source, qualify, and manage candidates across multiple live vacancies.
The business is looking for someone who is highly motivated, commercially aware, organised, and capable of building strong relationships with candidates and clients alike.
The Role
As a Recruitment Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting recruitment delivery across the UK construction sector.
You will be responsible for identifying and engaging candidates, managing recruitment processes, maintaining candidate pipelines, and ensuring a high-quality experience throughout the hiring journey.
You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where communication, initiative, attention to detail, and relationship-building are critical to success.
Key Responsibilities
Support UK-based consultants and directors with recruitment delivery
Conduct market mapping and research to identify target candidates and companies
Source, headhunt, and engage candidates through calls, LinkedIn, job boards, and networking
Screen CVs and assess candidate suitability for live vacancies
Manage and maintain candidate pipelines across multiple roles
Coordinate interviews and guide candidates through the recruitment process
Build long-term relationships with candidates within the UK construction market
Maintain accurate CRM and recruitment system records
Work toward agreed activity and performance targets
Collaborate with the wider team to ensure successful placements and client satisfaction
Deliver a professional and consultative candidate experience
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience & Skills
Minimum 18 months’ recruitment experience
Strong communication skills with confidence speaking to professionals over the phone
Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
Self-sufficient and able to work remotely with minimal supervision
Strong administrative and communication abilities
Positive, proactive, and resilient mindset
Team player with a strong willingness to learn and develop
Background
Experience recruiting within one or more of the following sectors would be highly advantageous:
Construction
Civil Engineering
White-collar construction recruitment
Technical or professional services recruitment
What Success Looks Like
The ideal person will:
Be capable of managing candidate conversations confidently and professionally
Build credibility quickly with UK-based candidates
Demonstrate strong work ethic and consistency
Show initiative and accountability while working remotely
Contribute positively to team culture and delivery performance
Develop into a senior delivery or management role over time
Ideal Personality Fit
We are looking for someone who is:
Ambitious and career-driven
Commercially minded
Motivated by achievement and progression
Confident communicating with people at all levels
Adaptable and solutions-oriented
Professional, reliable, and accountable
Benefits
Salary
R25 000 - R35 000 per month (based on your current salary/ experience needs to be aligned)
Commission is a 200 Pound Bonus per placement
Career Development & Progression
This role offers a clear long-term progression pathway within an expanding international recruitment business.
You will receive:
Ongoing training and mentorship
Exposure to the UK construction recruitment market
Structured development into senior-level responsibilities
Importantly, this role does not require immediate business development responsibilities, making it ideal for recruiters who want to focus on delivery excellence while building their career.
Working Arrangement
Fully remote role based in South Africa
Supporting UK operations and working UK-aligned hours
Collaborative international team environment
Long-term growth opportunity with a scaling business