Recruitment Consultant – Construction (Strategic Role – Melbourne)

Location: Melbourne
Industry: Construction – White Collar
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: Minimum 3 Years in Construction Recruitment
Salary: $90,000 – $130,000 base + superannuation + uncapped commission

Finesse Consulting is a boutique recruitment agency with offices in Melbourne and Perth, specialising in white-collar recruitment within the technical white collar Commercial building market. With a strong national reputation and deep market expertise, we partner with some of the industry’s most respected contractors to deliver high-value, long-term recruitment solutions.

We’re now seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of our Melbourne Construction desk, working directly with the Director to drive growth across the local market.

This is a strategic role with genuine long-term potential to develop your career.
This role will provide the individual with a warm, high-potential desk with a strong foundation of existing relationships. This is a 360 recruitment role, focused on permanent placements across white-collar construction positions such as:

• Project Managers and Project Engineers
• Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, and Contract Administrators
• Site Managers, Supervisors, and Foremen
• HSEQ and Quality professionals

You will manage your own client base in conjunction with the Director, actively develop new business, source and interview high-quality talent, and operate as a trusted partner with our clients within the Melbourne construction sector.

We are looking for a confident and commercially minded recruiter with solid experience in the construction space.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in agency recruitment within the construction market in Australia
• Proven ability to build and manage client relationships
• Strong candidate sourcing, interviewing, and market-mapping skills
• A consultative approach and strategic mindset
• The drive to take ownership of a desk and grow it over time
• High levels of resilience, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills

What We Offer

• Daily collaboration with the Director, who brings over 20 years of experience recruiting in the construction industry
• A mature, autonomous environment with no micromanagement or KPIs
• Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from Saint Haven, a premium wellness club in Collingwood
• A highly competitive, uncapped commission structure on top of base salary
• Clear progression toward leadership opportunities as the Melbourne office grows
• The opportunity to work in a business that values quality over volume and long-term partnerships
• Involvement in broader initiatives such as university presentations and wellness-focused client programs

Our Culture At Finesse Consulting, we believe in trust, fostering high performance whilst ensuring wellness and balance. We support our team through genuine flexibility, hands-on leadership, and a focus on both personal and professional growth.

If you're ready to take the next strategic step in your recruitment career—and want to be part of a business where your impact will be felt and valued—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Sara Salomone, Director, for a confidential discussion

0412834911 | [email protected]