Recruitment Manager

Recruitment Business Manager – Construction

Edinburgh (Hybrid working) Basic salary: £39,800 – £47,000 | Plus car or car allowance, pension & uncapped commission

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction recruitment professional to step into one of Scotland’s most established and strategically important markets. As part of our Scotland Construction practice, you will be partnering with a broad portfolio of recognised organisations across the built environment, including major contractors, leading consultancies, housebuilders, specialist subcontractors, and high‑growth SMEs.

You will inherit a warm, diverse and loyal client base, supported by an experienced team and a brand with deep credibility across the sector. This role offers the platform, reach and commercial influence to significantly accelerate your career while consistently championing the customer through high‑quality, insight‑led service.

About the Team

The team you will be joining is highly experienced, collaborative and commercially focused, with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes. They operate with a people‑first mindset and a culture built on shared success. They work hard to be better together, supporting one another, sharing knowledge and maintaining a high‑performance environment grounded in trust and professionalism.

The team is based in a newly developed penthouse office in the heart of Edinburgh’s business district … a standout space that genuinely enhances the working experience. With panoramic views across the city, a private roof terrace and an abundance of natural light, it’s an environment that feels motivating, modern and built for high performance.

It’s a space that reflects how the team operates: fast‑paced, collaborative and driven, with the kind of energy that comes from working alongside experienced people who know how to deliver. On the busiest days, the office becomes a hub of shared focus and problem‑solving; on the best days, it’s where the team comes together to celebrate wins, enjoy the buzz of the terrace or unwind after a busy week. It’s a culture that balances ambition with enjoyment, a place where people work hard, support each other and make space for the fun that comes with shared success.

Why Hays?

Hays offers a career environment built on progression, development and long‑term opportunity. Diversity, equity and inclusion sit at the core of the organisation, ensuring every colleague can thrive. You will benefit from structured leadership pathways, tailored development plans and industry‑leading training designed to support continuous growth.

As part of a global business with strong local roots, you will have access to modern, intuitive technology that supports you to work smarter, stay organised and focus on what matters. You will be encouraged to be bold and curious, explore new approaches, challenge assumptions and bring forward ideas that strengthen performance and customer experience

Your Impact

As a Business Manager and a key part of the wider Scottish management team, you will act as a strategic Talent Partner to Scotland’s construction sector. You will build and strengthen long‑term relationships, influence hiring decisions and shape workforce strategies across the full project lifecycle. You will have the autonomy to grow your portfolio, supported by a trusted brand and an experienced team committed to collective success.

Your ability to champion the customer, understand their priorities and deliver solutions that add real value will be central to your impact. This role is ideal for someone seeking a position that combines commercial ambition with a strong sense of purpose and belonging.

What You Need to Succeed

You know how to spot opportunities early, deliver results and build relationships that last. Fast‑moving, inclusive environments bring out your best, and you lead with a people‑first mindset that makes a real difference. You’re a natural connector, someone who enjoys the buzz of meeting new people, growing your network and working with others to be better together. Bring your curiosity, energy and collaborative style, and you’ll thrive.

The Role

In this position, you will:

• Partner with clients and candidates across Scotland’s construction sector
• Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts
• Lead strategic hiring conversations and influence decision‑making at senior levels
• Identify, assess and engage top talent using advanced recruitment tools and an industry‑leading CRM
• Oversee the full recruitment process from shortlist to offer and onboarding
• Contribute to the success of projects and organisations shaping Scotland’s built environment
• Demonstrate curiosity and commercial insight to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement

What You’ll Get in Return

You will receive a market‑leading basic salary with a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that recognises and rewards high performance. Additional benefits include:

• Uncapped commission scheme
• Car or car allowance
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• 23 days’ holiday + statutory holidays, rising to 30 days + statutory with length of service
• Paid wellbeing time each month, set aside for you to step away from the day‑to‑day, recharge your energy and prioritise whatever helps you feel your best
• Buy and sell holiday options, healthcare and dental care, Cycle to Work scheme, annual season ticket loan, and a raft of additional benefits you would expect from a FTSE 250 company
• Benefits offered via My Choice empower you to manage your finances and help you thrive both personally and professionally. They are grouped into five categories: My Health and Wellbeing, My Money, My Life, My Work Environment and My Development. The benefits available can be tailored to meet the moments that matter most to you, forming a key part of our compelling colleague deal.
• A fully paid day off on your birthday, giving you the freedom to celebrate, relax or spend time with the people who matter most
• Flexible hybrid working that gives you the freedom to balance time in our Edinburgh office with time working from home, helping you shape a routine that works for your life and your productivity
• Modern, intuitive technology that supports you to work smarter, stay organised and focus on what matters
• Opportunity to take part in our top performers’ trips — in 2026 we’re heading to Mauritius
• Industry‑leading training and development, from entry‑level recruitment and talent‑partnering fundamentals through to advanced leadership programmes as your career progresses
• Opportunities to build an international career through the Hays global network, spanning 250+ offices across 31 countries, giving you access to global expertise, international mobility and collaboration with colleagues around the world
• Local, regional and national performance incentives, including days out with colleagues in award‑winning restaurants, Christmas celebrations and year‑end parties hosted in top hotels
• Referral bonus scheme
• Paid volunteering days through the Working for Your Tomorrow initiative

Life at Hays offers progression, variety and the opportunity to contribute to an inclusive culture that values diversity. As a committed Disability Confident employer, Hays welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.