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Senior Recruitment Consultant

Potensis

The Role

Overview

Senior recruitment consultant managing a property & construction desk in London.

Key Responsibilities

  • business development
  • recruitment
  • client management
  • niche ownership
  • mentorship
  • relationship building

Tasks

-Mentorship from industry experts: work closely with experienced consultants and directors to sharpen your skills and grow your career -Grow your desk strategically through business development, negotiation, and market expansion -Take full ownership of a UK property and construction niche -Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from client development to successful placements -Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with senior professionals

Requirements

  • business development
  • relationship building
  • 360 recruitment
  • property
  • construction
  • technical

What You Bring

-Confident communicator, capable of developing new business opportunities -Strong business development and relationship-building skills -Proven experience in 360 recruitment, preferably within property, construction, or technical markets

Benefits

This role is your chance to own your desk, maximise your earnings, and accelerate your career with guidance from some of the industry’s leading experts. Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 base + Uncapped Commission (Y1 OTE: £65,000+) -Perks: birthday off each year, incentive-driven rewards, regular recognition programs -Clear career progression: structured pathways to senior consultant and leadership roles -Collaborate with colleagues in a high-performing, supportive team -High earning potential: competitive base salary, uncapped commission, OTE £65,000+ -Collaborative, ambitious team culture that recognises and rewards success

The Company

About Potensis

-Backed by private equity firm FL Partners following a 2017 buyout, it has grown steadily under its guidance. -The firm focuses on placing professionals in commercial construction, residential development, social housing—and adjacent areas such as rail, surveying, and engineering. -Typical projects include sourcing executive and contract staff for construction giants, housing developers, and public‑sector infrastructure works. -Despite its specialist focus, the firm maintains flexible services—covering executive search, permanent hire, contract placements and workforce outsourcing. -Nearly all senior leadership rose through its rigorous in‑house training, reflecting a meritocratic internal culture.

Sector Specialisms

Residential Development

Property

Construction

Engineering

Oil & Gas