Senior Construction Recruitment Consultant

Posted 3 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

Finesse Consulting is a boutique recruitment agency specialising exclusively in technical white-collar construction appointments across Western Australia. For more than a decade, we have partnered with some of Australia's most respected builders, developers and specialist contractors, delivering exceptional talent across Commercial Building, Commercial Fitout, Luxury Residential and NPI Construction. Our reputation has been built on industry expertise, integrity and long-term relationships. We focus on quality over volume, partnering with a select group of clients and candidates to deliver recruitment solutions that genuinely impact business performance. The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our Perth team in a remote Senior Recruitment Consultant role. This is an opportunity for a high-performing recruiter who enjoys building long-term relationships and managing senior-level appointments rather than working in a transactional, KPI-driven environment. You will work closely with our Director while being supported by a dedicated Talent Acquisition Consultant and Executive Assistant who assist with candidate generation, administration and recruitment coordination, allowing you to focus on client management, candidate engagement and successful placements. Key Responsibilities - Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for permanent technical construction appointments. - Build and maintain long-term relationships with construction professionals and clients. - Source, interview, reference and present high-calibre candidates. - Provide strategic recruitment advice to both clients and candidates. - Negotiate offers and manage the recruitment process through to successful placement. - Contribute to the ongoing growth of the business and mentor junior team members where appropriate. Typical Roles You will Recruit - Project Managers - Project Engineers - Contract Administrators - Estimators - Quantity Surveyors - Site Managers - Site Supervisors - Foremen - HSEQ & Quality Professionals About You You are a relationship-driven recruiter who takes pride in delivering exceptional service and building lasting partnerships. You will ideally bring: - 8-10+ years of agency recruitment experience. - Previous experience recruiting within the construction industry (highly preferred). - Strong understanding of technical white-collar construction positions (highly preferred). - A proven history of consistent billing and long-term previous positions. - Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills. - A professional, consultative approach. - Strong commercial acumen, resilience and self-motivation. - Existing relationships within the WA construction market will be highly regarded but are not essential. What We Offer - Excellent hourly rate. - Highly competitive uncapped commission structure. - Dedicated Talent Acquisition and Executive Assistant support. - Direct mentoring from a Director with over 20 years of specialist construction recruitment experience. - Remote working with genuine flexibility and work-life balance. - A mature, autonomous environment with no micromanagement. - The opportunity to build a long-term career within a respected boutique agency. - A business built on integrity, quality and long-term partnerships—not volume recruitment. Our Culture At Finesse Consulting, we believe exceptional recruitment starts with exceptional relationships. We value trust, flexibility, professionalism and quality over unnecessary KPIs. Our team enjoys genuine autonomy while receiving the support, resources and mentoring needed to perform at the highest level. If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where your experience is valued and your contribution has a direct impact on the growth of the business, we would love to hear from you.

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