Recruitment Consultant - Construction in Portsmouth: UK-Based Applicants Only

Fisher Civils Limited is seeking a Recruitment Consultant - Construction in Portsmouth, Hampshire. This full-time role is ideal for experienced recruiters with existing UK right-to-work, as foreign applicants without this status are preferred to be UK-based. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000, providing an excellent opportunity to take control of your own desk and boost your earnings.

Job Description

As a Construction Recruitment Consultant, you will be instrumental in Fisher Civils Limited's continued growth, a specialist recruiter for blue and white-collar talent in construction and civil engineering projects across the UK. Your primary responsibilities will include driving new business acquisition and cultivating robust relationships with clients.

You will be tasked with sourcing, placing, and expanding your talent pool of skilled construction workers. This role offers significant autonomy, allowing you to effectively run your own recruitment desk and deliver exceptional results.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant, ideally within the construction or civil engineering sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to win new business and build lasting client relationships.
• Strong understanding of the construction industry and its talent needs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• A proactive and driven approach, with a desire to manage your own desk.
• Applicants must possess existing right-to-work in the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of £35,000.
• Opportunity to significantly boost earnings through performance.
• High level of autonomy to manage your own recruitment desk.
• Join a rapidly growing specialist recruitment company.
• Supportive environment for career development.
• Exposure to diverse construction and civil engineering projects across the UK.

How to Prepare

For Nigerian and African immigrants eyeing this Construction Recruitment Consultant role, it’s crucial to present a CV that highlights any transferable skills and experience, even if not directly from the UK market. Emphasise any experience in sales, client relationship management, or talent acquisition, detailing your achievements with quantifiable results. Ensure your LinkedIn profile mirrors your CV and is optimised with UK industry keywords, showcasing your professional network and engagement.

While this role prefers UK-based applicants with right-to-work, if you are an immigrant already in the UK, make sure your application clearly states your current visa status and eligibility to work. For those abroad, focus on demonstrating a strong understanding of the UK construction recruitment landscape and how your international experience can be an asset, should you secure the necessary visa.

• Craft a UK-formatted CV showcasing recruitment, sales, or construction-related experience with measurable achievements.
• Update your LinkedIn profile to reflect UK industry standards and highlight your professional network.
• Prepare a tailored cover letter explaining your interest in the UK construction market and how your skills align.
• For those with UK right-to-work, clearly state your status in your application.
• Research Fisher Civils Limited and the UK construction recruitment market to demonstrate informed interest.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is NOT advertised for this position, and the employer explicitly prefers UK-based applicants with existing right-to-work. Foreign applicants who are not currently UK residents or do not possess the right-to-work may still apply, but it is highly recommended to confirm your eligibility directly with Fisher Civils Limited. Clearly state your current immigration status and right-to-work availability in your application.