Delivery Consultant (Construction, USA)

Role Summary

Candidate Resource Consultant (Remote – South Africa Based)

Supporting a US Construction Recruitment Business

Join a growing UK-based construction recruitment business that is scaling rapidly across the US sectors in the built environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a South African-based recruiter to work remotely with an established US client, supporting high-volume recruitment delivery while developing into a future senior or management-level role.

The US construction market continues to experience strong demand, creating outstanding long-term earning and progression opportunities for ambitious recruiters who want to build a career in an international market.

This role is focused on delivery and candidate management rather than business development. You will work closely with experienced UK consultants and directors, helping to source, qualify, and manage candidates across multiple live vacancies.

The business is looking for someone highly motivated, commercially aware, organised, and capable of building strong relationships with candidates and clients alike.

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting recruitment delivery across the US (West Coast) construction sector.

You will be responsible for identifying and engaging candidates, managing recruitment processes, maintaining candidate pipelines, and ensuring a high-quality experience throughout the hiring journey.

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where communication, initiative, attention to detail, and relationship-building are critical to success.

We are looking for someone who is

• Ambitious and career-driven
• Commercially minded
• Motivated by achievement and progression
• Confident in communicating with people at all levels
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented
• Professional, reliable, and accountable

Responsibilities

• Support consultants and directors with recruitment delivery
• Conduct market mapping and research to identify target candidates and companies
• Source, headhunt, and engage candidates through calls, LinkedIn, job boards, and networking
• Screen CVs and assess candidate suitability for live vacancies
• Manage and maintain candidate pipelines across multiple roles
• Coordinate interviews and guide candidates through the recruitment process
• Build long-term relationships with candidates within the US construction market
• Maintain accurate CRM and recruitment system records
• Work toward agreed activity and performance targets
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure successful placements and client satisfaction
• Deliver a professional and consultative candidate experience

The ideal person will

• Be capable of managing candidate conversations confidently and professionally
• Build credibility quickly with UK/ US-based candidates
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and consistency
• Show initiative and accountability while working remotely
• Contribute positively to team culture and delivery performance

You will receive

• Good Basic & Flat Fee Commission per placement
• Ongoing training and mentorship
• Exposure to the UK construction recruitment market
• Structured development into senior-level responsibilities
• Opportunities to grow into leadership and management

Importantly, this role does not require business development responsibilities, making it ideal for recruiters who want to focus on delivery excellence while building their career.

• Working Arrangement
• Fully remote role based in South Africa
• Supporting US operations and working US aligned hours: 12:30 pm - 9 pm (Nov - to end of Mar) and 13:30 pm - 10 pm (End of March to End of October)
• Collaborative international team environment
• Long-term growth opportunity with a scaling business

Requirements

Ideal Personality Fit

• Essential Experience & Skills
• Minimum 18 months’ recruitment experience in US/ UK construction preferred
• Perm recruitment experience within the UK/ US is a non-negotiable
• Strong communication skills with confidence speaking to professionals over the phone
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Self-sufficient and able to work remotely with minimal supervision
• Strong administrative and communication abilities
• Positive, proactive, and resilient mindset
• Team player with a strong willingness to learn and develop
• Preferred Background
• Experience recruiting within one or more of the following sectors would be highly advantageous:
• Construction
• Civil Engineering
• White-collar construction recruitment
• Technical or professional services recruitment
• What Success Looks Like

Benefits

This role offers a clear long-term pathway within an expanding international recruitment business.