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O’Neill & Brennan, a trusted leader in the construction recruitment industry with over 30 years of experience and a turnover exceeding £100m, is seeking to develop its offering to encompass professional back-office functions to its existing client portfolio. Focusing on Finance, Procurement, HR and legal your brief will be to capitaliseonthe existing client network to increase our service offering.  

This is a new opportunity to develop and grow a specialist area within our professional services division and offers significant growthopportunity across markets and geographically. We envisage the division increasing significantly over the next 5 years and the successful candidate will be presented with a wonderful career opportunity.  

With an established National offering our four principal divisions of professional & technical, Blue Collar, Logistics, Security & Waking Watch have built a trusted and well-known brand which will support this new investment. As an organisation we partner with many leading contractors, developers, and consultancies, providing a service built on trust, expertise, and long-standing relationships. 

About the Role 

As a Principal Consultant, you will play a key role in connecting skilled professionals with top-tier employers across the built environment. You will have the opportunity to shape and grow your own desk, backed by a trusted brand and experienced leadership team. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

Developing and maintaining relationships with clients across the construction and property sectors. 

Managing recruitment for business support roles, including HR, Finance, Procurement, Administration, and Commercial functions. 

Proactively identifying new business opportunities and expanding existing client accounts. 

Conducting client visits, meetings, and presentations to build trust and long-term partnerships. 

Working closely with our delivery and compliance teams to ensure exceptional service and candidate quality. 

What We Offer 

Competitive base salary (up to £45k DOE) + monthly commission up to 35% 

Mobile phone & laptop 

Expenses account for client entertainment and business development 

The autonomy to develop your own specialist desk within a collaborative, forward-thinking business 

About You 

Proven experience within white collar or professional services recruitment 

A strong understanding of the construction or built environment sector (preferred but not essential) 

Confident in business development and relationship management 

Ambitious, self-motivated, and commercially driven 

Excellent communication and organisational skills 

If you are looking for the opportunity to take ownership of a specialist area, make an impact, and grow your career with one of the UK’s most established construction recruitment businesses -we would love to hear from you. 

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation