Requirements
Proven experience in construction recruitment business development focusing on white-collar roles is essential, along with an established network of decision-makers in the GCC construction industry. Candidates must have a strong understanding of the regional construction market and demonstrated ability to generate new business and manage key accounts effectively, alongside excellent communication, negotiation, and client-facing skills.
Description
The VHR group is a multi award winning technical recruitment business, headquartered in London, supplying contract and permanent technical and professional staff to our clients within the Aerospace & Aviation, F1 & Automotive, Civils & Infrastructure, and Marine sectors.VHR currently employs 65 members of staff across its 8 offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Abu Dhabi, Bologna, Prague, Leipzig and Nicosia and generates a turnover of over £40M annually. The Company's medium-term aims are to grow to 90+ staff and £85M annual turnover.We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled 360 Recruitment Consultant to join our team of Sales Consultants.We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Business Development Manager with a strong track record in construction recruitment across the GCC. This individual will play a key role in expanding our presence within the white-collar construction, engineering, and infrastructure sectors, and must bring a proven network of regional client relationships. The successful candidate will be expected to hit the ground running.Key ResponsibilitiesLead business development activities across the GCC within the white-collar construction recruitment spaceUtililise existing relationships with main contractors, developers, project management consultancies, and engineering firms to secure new businessWork with internal recruitment and delivery teams to ensure successful fulfilment of client requirementsBuild and manage a pipeline of key accounts, with responsibility for growth and long-term client relationshipsKeep up to date with regional construction projects, market activity, and client hiring needsRepresent VHR at industry events and client meetings across the regionSupport leadership with input on market trendsRequirements Proven experience in construction recruitment business development, with a focus on white-collar rolesEstablished network of decision-makers within the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, or wider GCC construction industryStrong understanding of the regional construction market, including current and upcoming projectsDemonstrated ability to generate new business and manage key accounts effectivelyExcellent communication, negotiation, and client-facing skillsHighly organised, commercially astute, and able to work autonomously or part of a teamPrevious recruitment agency experience is essentialCompensation and Benefits:An attractive salary & bonus schemeCareer development and financial support for professional development qualificationsPrivate health careStaff trips abroad