Are you an experienced Account Manager with a proven track record in the construction recruitment sector? Do you excel at developing strategic client relationships, growing key accounts, and identifying new commercial opportunities?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and respected construction recruitment business that specialises in Trades & Labour, Construction, Civil Engineering, Rail, Utilities, and Logistics recruitment across temporary, contract, and permanent markets.
This is a senior-level opportunity for a commercially focused recruitment professional who thrives on building long-term partnerships, delivering exceptional client service, and driving account growth within the UK construction industry.
The Opportunity
As Senior Account Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of key construction accounts, ensuring outstanding service delivery while identifying opportunities to increase revenue, expand client relationships, and strengthen market presence.
Working closely with the Business Development Manager and operational teams, you will play a pivotal role in managing strategic client partnerships, supporting business growth initiatives, and ensuring recruitment solutions continue to meet evolving client needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop a portfolio of key construction recruitment accounts across Trades & Labour and related sectors
- Build trusted, consultative relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
- Identify opportunities to increase account spend, service lines, and long-term partnerships
- Develop and implement account growth strategies aligned with company objectives
- Lead client reviews, presentations, tenders, and commercial negotiations
- Collaborate with recruitment and resourcing teams to ensure successful fulfilment and service delivery
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities within the construction sector
- Represent the business at client meetings, networking events, and industry forums
- Maintain accurate pipeline reporting, forecasting, and account performance data
- Deliver against agreed KPIs, revenue targets, and growth objectives
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven Account Management experience within the construction recruitment sector, particularly Trades & Labour
- A strong track record of growing and developing key client accounts
- An established network of contacts within the UK construction industry
- Strong commercial awareness and a thorough understanding of recruitment sales cycles
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- The ability to influence and engage senior-level stakeholders
- A proactive, results-driven approach with a passion for client success
- The resilience and motivation to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
What's On Offer?
- Competitive basic salary of £60,000 - £80,000 depending on experience
- Attractive bonus structure with strong earning potential
- Company car or car allowance
- Senior leadership exposure and influence within the business
- Genuine long-term career progression opportunities
- The opportunity to join a respected and growing recruitment organisation with an excellent industry reputation
If you're an experienced Construction Recruitment Account Manager looking for a senior opportunity where relationship management, account growth, and strategic client development are at the heart of the role, we'd love to hear from you.
We are only able to respond to Candidates who have Recruitment Industry experience. If you have not heard from us within one week, please assume you have not been selected for an interview.
Rec2 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Rec2 Recruitment specifically focuses on the placement of experienced Recruitment Professionals in the Built Environment, Engineering, and Energy sector.