Recruitment​/Labour Manager - Construction

Position: Recruitment / Labour Manager - Construction
Location: Radcliffe on Trent

Recruitment / Labour Manager – Major Construction Contractor

Location:

Nottingham
Salary: £35,000–£50,000 per annum

Employment Type:

Full-Time
Working Pattern:
On-site

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Construction Recruiter, Labour Manager or Workforce Coordinator looking for your next challenge?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a major construction account, working directly from the client's offices and becoming the key point of contact for all labour supply and workforce management requirements.

You’ll be responsible for managing a workforce of up to 200 operatives, working closely with site and operational teams to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time.

This is a hands-on, high-volume role where you'll have genuine ownership, visibility and influence over one of the largest construction accounts in the region.

About the Role

As the onsite Recruitment / Labour Manager, you will take responsibility for the full labour supply process, from recruitment and onboarding through to daily workforce management and future labour planning.

You’ll build strong relationships with the client, site teams and operatives while ensuring all labour requirements are handled efficiently and proactively.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of the full labour supply process for a major construction account.
Manage a workforce of up to 200 operatives.
Recruit and coordinate labourers, storemen, fire cladders and other construction personnel.
Work directly from the client's offices as the dedicated onsite recruitment and labour contact.
Manage right-to-work checks, compliance, onboarding and timesheets.
Coordinate daily workforce allocations and respond to changing site requirements.
Anticipate future labour requirements and proactively build a strong candidate pipeline.
Work closely with site managers, operational teams and project stakeholders.
Maintain strong relationships with both the client and workforce.
Resolve day-to-day labour and operational challenges quickly and effectively.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who can confidently operate in a fast-paced construction environment and take ownership of a high-volume account.

Ideally, you will have:

Experience with in construction recruitment, labour management or workforce coordination.
A strong understanding of construction labour and site requirements.
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple requirements simultaneously.
Experience handling high-volume recruitment or workforce requirements.
A proactive and commercially aware approach.
The ability to build trust with clients, site teams and operatives.
A problem-solving mindset and the confidence to work independently.

What's on Offer?

£35,000–£50,000 salary, depending on experience.
Ownership of a major, high-volume construction account.
Fully embedded onsite position with genuine client visibility.
Opportunity to become the key point of contact for a major workforce operation.
A fast-paced and varied working environment.
Strong opportunity for career progression within a growing business.
The chance to build and develop a long-term client relationship.

Ready for your next challenge?

If you're an experienced Construction Recruiter or Labour Manager who enjoys being hands-on, building strong relationships and taking ownership of a major account, this could be an excellent next step in your career