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Senior Recruitment Consultant
Location: Portsmouth, Lakeside North Harbour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm
Salary: Competitive basic + uncapped commission (OTE £60k–£130k+)
Accreditations: Investors in People Platinum | Sunday Times “Best Places to Work”
Continue your recruitment success with a market leader!
Are you an experienced recruitment consultant ready to take the next step in your career?
Do you want to work with a company recognised for excellence in people development, culture, and success?
Join Carrington West, an award-winning recruitment company specialising in the Highways and Building Services sectors within the built environment. Following our Investors in People Platinum “UK Employer of the Year” award and recognition as one of The Sunday Times “Best Places to Work,” we’re growing again, and this is your opportunity to be part of it.
The opportunity:
We’re seeking an experienced recruiter to join our expanding Highways and Building Services divisions, running a contract desk. This role is ideal for someone looking to progress their recruitment career in a high-performing, people-first business.
You’ll work with warm clients, established frameworks, and an experienced support network, allowing you to make an immediate impact while growing your own successful desk.
What you’ll do:
As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will:
- Build and manage relationships with clients and candidates across Highways or Building Services
- Leverage your market knowledge to provide expert recruitment advice
- Grow existing accounts and develop new business opportunities
- Identify and engage active and passive candidates
- Work collaboratively within a team of high-performing recruitment specialists
What’s in it for you?
Earnings & Commission
- Flat 25% commission on contract desks
- Up to 30% on permanent placements
- OTE potential:
- Year 1: £35,(Apply online only)–£60,(Apply online only)
- Year 2: £70,(Apply online only)–£80,(Apply online only)
- Year 3: £100,(Apply online only)–£130,(Apply online only)+
Benefits
- 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service)
- Private healthcare from day one
- Pension scheme (4–10%)
- Big Biller Club – earn a Rolex for £300k+ billings
- World-class training and development sessions
- Paid social events, team incentives, and company trips
- Flexible working hours and benefits after probation
- Free parking and free bus service to office
Why Carrington West?
We’re proud to be a multi-award-winning recruitment business that values expertise, autonomy, and success. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we provide the structure, support, and recognition to help you achieve your goals.
Apply today!
If you’re an experienced recruiter looking for your next challenge in Highways or Building Services recruitment, apply today and see where a career with Carrington West can take you.
