Recruitment Consultant - Contract Desk

Streamline Search is looking for an experienced Contract Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team and help build out our contract recruitment offering within the construction sector. This is a key hire for the business and would suit someone who has already worked within contract or temporary recruitment and understands how to develop a contractor desk from the ground up. We already have an established client base across construction, engineering and technical markets and are now looking to expand our contract capability alongside our existing permanent recruitment offering. The role You will be responsible for developing and managing a contract recruitment desk, with a strong focus on the construction sector. Your responsibilities will include: Winning new contract and temporary recruitment requirements Developing existing client relationships and identifying contract opportunities Building and maintaining a strong contractor network Sourcing, qualifying and placing contractors into live assignments Negotiating pay rates, charge rates and margins Managing the recruitment process from initial vacancy through to placement and ongoing assignment Maintaining regular contact with clients and contractors Working closely with the wider Streamline team to identify cross-selling opportunities Building a sustainable book of recurring contract revenue What we're looking for Previous experience within contract or temporary recruitment Experience recruiting within construction, engineering or a related technical market A proven ability to develop new business and win vacancies Strong telephone-based business development skills Experience managing contractors and client relationships A good understanding of contract recruitment processes and commercial margins The confidence to build and grow a desk with a high level of autonomy A proactive, resilient and commercially minded approach Experience with umbrella companies, PAYE contractors, timesheets and contract compliance would be advantageous. Why join Streamline Search? We are an independent recruitment business with an established presence across construction, engineering, manufacturing and technical markets. We offer: Competitive basic salary Uncapped commission Existing clients and relationships to develop The opportunity to build and own a contract division Genuine scope for progression as the division grows Support from an established recruitment team and Director A relaxed but performance-driven environment The opportunity to play a major role in the next stage of Streamline's growth. This is not simply a delivery role. We are looking for someone who wants to build something, develop a contractor book and ultimately take ownership of a growing contract recruitment division. If you have experience in contract recruitment and are looking for an opportunity to build a desk with genuine autonomy, we would be interested in hearing from you