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Principal Recruitment Consultant
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Principal Recruitment Consultant – Buildings & Real Estate
At Rotate Recruitment, we’re continuing to grow our Buildings & Real Estate division and are looking for an experienced, driven and commercially minded Principal Recruitment Consultant to join the team.
Ideally, you’ll have experience recruiting within Quantity Surveying or Project Management, although we’ll consider strong consultants from across the wider real estate and built environment sectors.
You’ll work closely with experienced Directors who have built long-standing relationships across the property and construction consultancy market, giving you the platform, support and credibility to develop your own desk, client base and revenue.
Base salary DOE + Uncapped Commission
Year 1 OTE: £75,000 – £105,000+
We partner with some of the UK’s most recognised names, including Savills, Ridge and Cushman & Wakefield, alongside a wider network of leading consultancies.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing a 360 recruitment desk across the Buildings & Real Estate market.
- Developing existing client relationships and winning new business.
- Recruiting senior professionals across Quantity Surveying, Project Management and wider real estate disciplines.
- Managing the full recruitment process from initial approach through to placement and aftercare.
- Building your own network of clients and candidates within your chosen market.
- Creating targeted campaigns and market-led recruitment strategies.
- Contributing to the growth and direction of the wider division.
- Supporting and mentoring more junior consultants where appropriate.
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Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for an established Senior or Principal Consultant who wants genuine ownership of their market and the opportunity to build something.
You’ll ideally have:
- Proven recruitment experience within Quantity Surveying, Project Management or the wider Real Estate / Built Environment sector.
- A strong track record of business development and client management.
- The confidence to operate at a senior level with clients and candidates.
- A commercial and entrepreneurial mindset.
- The ability to manage your own desk and generate revenue independently.
- Ambition to progress into a leadership or management position.
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Why Rotate?
We’re not a corporate recruitment business driven by excessive KPIs or micromanagement. We focus on quality, relationships and giving experienced consultants the autonomy to build successful desks.
You’ll get:
- Hybrid working – 1–2 days in our London WeWork locations, the rest from home.
- Direct access to experienced Directors and ongoing mentoring.
- Established client relationships and live roles from day one.
- Uncapped commission with clear earning potential.
- Clear progression into Associate Director / Head of Desk and leadership positions.
- A collaborative and supportive culture where your ideas are valued.
- Regular team socials, incentives, away days, meals out and trips abroad.
- The opportunity to help shape and grow the Buildings & Real Estate division.
If you’re an experienced recruiter looking for more autonomy, better earning potential and the opportunity to build something of your own, we’d like to hear from you.
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