Senior Recruiter/Business Manager - Property & Construction

  • Reed
  • Bristol, Somerset
  • Feb 27, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Recruiter/Business Manager - Reed Bristol (Property, Construction & Social Housing)

Location: Castlemead, Lower Castle St, Bristol, BS1 3AGDriving: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle requiredWorking Pattern: Hybrid (3-4 days in the office, 1-2 days from home)Full office-based working during inductionSalary: £26,000-£45,000 DOE (+ £2,000 car allowance at manager level) + uncapped bonusContract: Permanent, full-time (Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours)

About the Role

We're looking for a motivated and proactive Senior Recruiter/Recruitment Lead/Business Manager to help us grow and development our Property & Construction sector. You will either work alongside or lead our existing team specialising in white-collar roles within Property & Construction and the Social Housing sector, with the potential view to fully take on management of the team further down the line.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on existing client contracts, especially within the social housing sector, but also further grow this specialism in this very buoyant market. Come on board to grow with Reed as we make huge waves in the market.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Grow your own desk, win new business, and maximise revenue through effective client and candidate management.
  • Build strong client relationships, understanding their hiring needs and delivering tailored recruitment solutions.
  • Attract high-quality candidates through adverts, headhunting, networking, and social media, maintaining a strong talent pipeline across Property, Construction, and Social Housing.
  • Leadership opportunity for the existing team of 4 recruiters now, or in the future.
What's in It for You?
  • Award-winning training and development
  • Clear career progression with opportunities for pay rises and promotions up to every 6 months
  • Uncapped bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working
  • Long service rewards, including paid sabbaticals every 5 years
  • Health cash plan
  • Eco-friendly commuting support
  • High Achievers Club
  • Exclusive Reed Discount Club
  • Annual incentives including holidays, tech bundles, and even luxury electric cars
What We're Looking For
  • Knowledge and experience of the Social Housing or the Property & Construction sectors is key for this role
  • Previous experience in agency recruitment is preferential
  • Previous leadership or management experience is desirable but not essential
  • A self-starter with plenty of motivation for sales is essential for this role