Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant — Construction

Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant — Construction

Sydney, New South Wales | 360 Billing Role

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced recruitment consultant ready to take your career to the next level in one of Australia's most robust and enduring sectors? We are looking for a driven Senior or Principal Consultant to join our Building division in Sydney, specialising in the placement of specialist Construction talent across leading contractors, developers, and client-side organisations.

This is a genuine 360 billing role — you'll own the full recruitment cycle, from business development and client relationship management through to candidate sourcing, assessment, and offer management. You'll be operating in a market characterised by strong and sustained activity across commercial, residential, mixed-use and industrial asset classes, where the very best construction professionals are always in high demand.

About the Business

We are a globally recognised recruitment firm with a single, clear focus: Property, Construction and Energy. Over more than a decade, we have built an outstanding reputation as a leading authority in our chosen sectors, placing professionals across the full spectrum of the project lifecycle — from pre-construction and planning through to delivery, handover and asset management. With offices spanning Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East, the UK, and North America, our global reach and deeply specialised knowledge set us apart from generalist recruiters.

Sydney is our flagship office and the heartbeat of our Australian operation — giving you access to the deepest client relationships, the strongest candidate networks, and the full weight of a globally connected team behind you from day one.

Construction is at the very core of what we do. Our Building division has established a strong reputation for delivering the most applicable candidates to our clients on both a permanent and interim basis. We pride ourselves on being vertically integrated with our clients, with consultants who specialise in project personnel alongside specialists who recruit at General Management and Board level. We thrive on hard-to-fill and specialist positions, and we have extensive experience assembling whole project teams — from Foreperson to Project Director — supporting clients through periods of significant growth and strategic expansion.

The Market You'll Work In

You'll be recruiting across the full construction landscape, partnering with clients that include:

• Tier 1, 2 and 3 main contractors
• Developer-builders across residential, commercial and mixed-use projects
• Specialist subcontractors and trade contractors
• Client-side project and programme management organisations
• Fit-out and refurbishment contractors
• Public sector and government construction delivery bodies

Roles you'll place will span site management, project management, contracts administration, estimating, quantity surveying, procurement, commercial management, and senior leadership — from experienced site-based professionals through to Project Director and executive level appointments.

What We're Looking For

We're open to candidates at Senior Consultant or Principal Consultant level. What matters most is your track record and your drive. You'll bring:

• Proven experience as a 360 recruitment consultant, ideally within construction, property, engineering, or a related technical or professional services discipline
• A strong business development mindset with the confidence to build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders across contractors, developers and client-side organisations
• Experience or genuine interest in the Construction sector (sector knowledge is advantageous but not essential — what you know about recruiting and building a desk matters most)
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative, high-performance team culture
• Ambition to grow — whether that's building a desk from strength to strength or progressing into a leadership role over time

What's On Offer

We believe in rewarding our people exceptionally well. Here's what you can expect:

• Commission up to 40% — one of the most competitive schemes in the market
• Relocation assistance — if you're based interstate or overseas and ready for a move to Sydney, we will support you to get here
• Private medical insurance — your health matters to us
• A genuinely specialist platform with a strong brand, established client relationships, and the resources of a global business
• A clear career pathway with real progression opportunities
• The autonomy to build your desk your way, backed by a team that knows the market inside out

Sydney — Australia's Construction Powerhouse

New South Wales continues to be the most active construction market in the country, with a pipeline of commercial, residential, mixed-use and infrastructure projects that shows no sign of slowing. Sydney is where the industry's biggest players operate, where the most significant projects are delivered, and where the demand for exceptional construction talent is at its most intense. For a specialist recruiter, the opportunity here is as strong as it has ever been.

Ready to Make Your Move?

If you're an experienced recruiter who wants to be part of a business that truly knows its market — and rewards the people who drive it forward — we'd love to hear from you. Relocation candidates are warmly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

If you are ready for the next stage of your recruitment career, contact Barrie Dewhirst in the strictest confidence on Show phone number or email Show email

Equal Opportunities Employer: We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Confidential applications are welcome. All enquiries treated in strict confidence.