Recruitment Consultant - Construction & Property

Overview

Your role

• will include:
• **Searching for talent**
• using multiple channels such as LinkedIn, Gulf Talent and our internal platforms, applying curiosity and agility to explore new ways of identifying great candidates.
• **Completing detailed market and talent mapping**
• , gathering insights on industries and target companies, and using these findings to bring clarity and strategic value to clients.
• **Representing clients in the marketplace**
• , ensuring every interaction reflects integrity, accountability and a deep understanding of their needs.
• **Developing and presenting strong shortlists**
• , selecting candidates not only on skills but also on cultural alignment and long-term impact.
• **Driving searches to successful closure**
• , proactively anticipating challenges, offering honest insights, and sharing relevant market trends and compensation data.
• **Preparing organised progress reports and updates**
• , ensuring transparent communication and consistent follow‑through.
• **Staying aware of industry changes**
• , using these insights to advise clients and help them make informed, strategic decisions.
• **Building relationships with potential clients**
• , demonstrating courage in starting conversations, and empathy in understanding what truly matters to them.
• **Contributing to new business development**
• , collaborating with peers and sharing information openly to achieve stronger outcomes for all.
• In this role you will be required to:
• Source, engage and assess talent across multiple digital channels.
• Conduct thorough research and market mapping to provide clients with clear, actionable insights.
• Represent our clients with professionalism, openness and a solutions‑orientated mindset.
• Build and maintain qualified candidate pipelines, thinking ahead to future needs.
• Provide transparent information that supports informed decision‑making throughout each recruitment process.
• Stay curious and informed about the Construction & Property landscape, sharing learnings with clients and colleagues.
• Initiate conversations with potential clients, understanding their challenges and partnering with them to build better, profitable solutions.
• Work collaboratively across the team, showing empathy, celebrating progress and contributing to a positive, supportive culture.
• What you'll need to succeed
• Here, a
• growth mindset
• is essential - it's not just about who you are today, but who you want to become.
• You will thrive in this role if you have:
• Previous experience in recruitment within the Construction & Property sector in the UAE wider Gulf region.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
• A natural ability to build long‑term partnerships grounded in trust and honesty.
• A proactive approach, demonstrating courage and ownership in driving outcomes.
• The agility to work effectively under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• A collaborative spirit - you value collective success and openly share ideas, insights and learnings.
• A customer‑centric mindset with the curiosity to understand client needs deeply and the strategic thinking to offer insightful solutions.
• What you'll get in return
• Believing that personal growth drives professional progression, you'll feel heard, valued and supported in an inclusive environment where you can be yourself.
• We celebrate progress, encourage experimentation and ensure everyone has the space to contribute their voice.
• At Hays, you'll receive:
• Monthly paid uncapped commission
• Clear progression plans
• Hybrid & flexible working hours
• Monthly wellbeing initiatives
• Weekly prizes and incentives
• One paid volunteering day per year
• What you need to do now
• If you're driven, curious and ready to go further in your career than you thought possible, this is the place to be.
• At Hays, you'll be part of a forward‑thinking organisation shaping the future of the world of work - and owning your part in that journey.