Recruitment Manager - Construction

Recruitment Manager - Construction/Civil Engineering

Work Location: Based at our Head office in Isle of Sheppey

Company Overview: DDL Group is a leading civil engineering company based in Kent, delivering projects nationwide. We specialise in providing innovative and sustainable solutions across infrastructure sectors, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and client satisfaction. Our reputation is built on reliability, expertise, and long-term partnerships

About the Role:
You will play a key role in supporting and managing our existing workforce across project sites, while also growing and strengthening our labour supply division. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach who can contribute to the continued growth of our Civil Groundworks, Rail and Water sectors.

Responsibilities

· Managing the full 360 recruitment cycle, sourcing and placing candidates to meet project requirements

· Allocating and coordinating labour across multiple project sites

· Building and maintaining a strong pool of reliable workers

· Acting as the main point of contact for all recruitment and job enquiries

· Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients

· Proactively approaching new clients to generate business opportunities

· Attending industry events and meetings to build networks and identify opportunities

· Managing accommodation and logistics for workers on projects requiring travel

· Booking and coordinating with labour to ensure all inductions and compliance are completed

Skills

· Minimum 5 years’ recruitment experience within the construction industry

· Strong understanding of construction roles, qualifications, and compliance requirements

· Excellent organisational and time management skills with strong attention to detail

· Commercially driven with a proven ability to build candidate and client network

· Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills

· Ability to work independently and take ownership of a new function

· Full UK driving licence (essential due to location and site visits)

THE BENEFITS

Salary - up to £45,000 (DOE) + Commission

Commission up to 20% of everything you bill (£20k month = £4k commission)

Team events, lunches, trips

Clear progression planning

8am – 5pm hours (45 hr per week)

Join us as a Recruitment Manager - Construction and be at the forefront of building talented teams that drive our projects forward! Your energy, expertise, and strategic mindset will make a lasting impact on our organization’s success in delivering exceptional construction solutions.

Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Are you able to commute to our Head Office in Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey?
• Do you have knowledge and experience within the construction and civil engineering industry.

Work Location: In person