Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant
Highways Site Construction | Whiteley | Contract

Join Matchtech, a market-leading STEM recruitment specialist, and build a highly profitable Highways Site Construction contract desk within one of the busiest infrastructure markets in the UK.

This is a standout opportunity for a Recruitment Consultant who thrives in fast-moving, contractor-led market, enjoys relationship-driven recruitment, and wants to grow a desk alongside some of Matchtech’s top-performing contract billers.

With sustained investment in UK highways infrastructure and strong demand across major frameworks and schemes, this desk continues to see exceptional levels of activity. Due to continued growth, we’re looking to add to our successful and collaborative Highways team.

The Opportunity:

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will develop and grow your own Highways Site Construction desk.

You’ll recruit for critical site-based roles across the construction phase of highways projects, including:

• Site Engineers

• Site Supervisors

• Project Managers

• Construction Managers

This is a high-energy, delivery-focused market, where success comes from strong candidate networks, pace, reliability, and trusted client relationships.

You’ll be surrounded by genuine market experts, with access to proven processes, high-value clients, and the opportunity to build a desk capable of delivering strong, consistent monthly billing, with current consultants regularly working plans of £9k–£15k+.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the full end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across Highways Site Construction roles.

• Build, maintain, and own a strong network of site-based highways professionals.

• Work closely with contractors and hiring managers to qualify requirements, understand programme timelines, and deliver at pace.

• Proactively source, engage, and mobilise contractors through targeted search, referrals, and market knowledge.

• Develop your desk through consistent sales activity, relationship management, and candidate-led business development.

• Coordinate interviews, manage offers, extensions, and redeployments to maximise desk performance.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in Sales (sector experience not essential).

• Confidence working in a fast-paced, delivery-driven environment with multiple live roles.

• Resilience and adaptability - you understand the highs and lows of recruitment and keep moving forward.

• A driven, ambitious mindset with the motivation to exceed targets and grow a successful desk.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly with both candidates and clients.

(Sales experience is highly valued but not essential - mindset, work ethic, and approach are key.)

Why join Matchtech?

• A supportive, high-performing team where collaboration and success go hand in hand.

• A genuinely busy and buoyant Highways market with strong demand and ongoing project pipelines.

• Competitive base salary with a clear and rewarding commission structure.

• Flexible working options to support wellbeing and work-life balance.

• Access to industry-leading recruitment tools, systems, and training.

• Incentives including all-inclusive team holidays, regular socials, and performance rewards.

• Long-term progression opportunities within Matchtech’s Infrastructure & Built Environment teams.

Who we are:

For over 40 years, Matchtech, part of Gattaca PLC, has helped organisations grow by solving their biggest talent challenges across the STEM landscape. Our vision is to be the STEM talent partner of choice.

Our values - Trust, Professionalism, Ambition, and Fun - guide how we work with our clients, candidates, and each other. Combined with industry-leading training and tools, we’ll support you in building a career, not just a job.

Our Recruitment Process:

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our recruitment process typically includes a mix of phone, video, and face-to-face conversations.

If you need reasonable adjustments - such as interview questions in advance, written formats, flexible timings, or an office visit beforehand - tell us what would help, and we’ll make it happen.

Ambitious, driven, and ready to make your mark?
Join a team of highways recruitment experts, build your desk, and unlock your full potential.

Apply now and let’s talk.