Recruitment Consultant
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,400 to £27,400 per year |
| Additional salary information: | uncapped commission |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7PN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 37423_1770735631 |
Summary
Recruitment Consultant - Construction & Property (Chelmsford)
Hays Recruitment - Chelmsford
We are seeking a sales‑driven Recruitment Consultant to join our established Construction & Property team in Chelmsford. This opportunity has arisen due to team growth, enabling you to further develop our public sector, temporary division, with significant demand across public sector property, estates, and surveying roles.
Covering Essex, Hertfordshire and South Buckinghamshire you will partner with Property, Estates and Surveying clients-including local authorities and housing organisations-to support hiring needs from entry‑level to senior appointments. Current market conditions are positive, with:
- High Demand from Local Government & Public Agencies
- Growing Need for Specialist Technical Surveying Roles
- A Stable Public Sector Employment Base Driving Property‑Related Demand
Your New Team
You'll join an established Construction and Property team, known for its strong relationships and broad client base. We offer a collaborative, inclusive environment built for success, with the expertise and tools to support your growth.
Your New Role
As a Recruitment Consultant, you will:
- Conduct proactive sales activity, including cold and warm calls, to identify and engage hiring managers across Construction, Property and Public Sector Estates teams
- Develop high‑quality relationships with directors, estates leaders, property managers, and HR partners
- Recruit for a broad range of roles including Building Surveyors, Valuation Surveyors, Development Surveyors, Estates Managers and Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors
- Source and screen top‑tier candidates across private and public sectors
- Attend face‑to‑face client meetings across Chelmsford, Essex and Hertfordshire
- Prepare reports, manage candidate compliance, and contribute to internal projects
- Work to daily KPIs and revenue targets with uncapped earning potential
What We're Looking For
- A genuine motivation for sales and target‑driven environments
- Strong communication skills and professional presence
- Resilience, initiative and a commercially curious mindset
- An understanding of 360 recruitment and a desire to build a career in the sector
What You'll Get in Return
- Uncapped commission, paid upon invoice every 4 weeks
- Opportunities to qualify for international incentive trips
- Hybrid working arrangements upon completion of probation
- Industry‑leading training, development and career mobility
- Access to a global brand with an enviable client base
- A culture built on trust, collaboration, expertise and doing the right thing
We're committed to social purpose, sustainability and creating inclusive opportunities for people to thrive.
What to Do Next
Apply now to become our next Recruitment Consultant. Your ambition, energy and passion will be rewarded in an environment designed to help you excel.
The future is what you make it at Hays - and you're in the driving seat.
At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.