Hays Recruitment
Recruitment Manager - Construction & Property (Southampton)
£45,000-£55,000 + uncapped commission
We're looking for an experienced C&P Manager to take ownership of our Southampton operation: a 7‑person team across surveying, T&L, Construction and Maintenance. This is a genuine leadership role with the autonomy to shape, grow and elevate the desk.
What makes this role different
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Make it your own - full ownership of the C&P business with the freedom to shape strategy, culture and performance.
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Grow to a £100k+ team - clear path to scale the team and revenue.
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Excellent client base - you'll inherit strong relationships and warm business.
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Top‑performing location - Southampton has consistently ranked within the top 10 C&P offices in the UK.
What we're looking for
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Someone who has managed within a C&P setting previously
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Strong understanding of white‑collar technical recruitment (civils, surveying, planning, FM etc.)
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Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
Why Join us?
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Access to team leadership training for you to evolve your career
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Cutting-edge tools and technology to enable you to make an extraordinary impact
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Generous leave entitlements to take advantage of parental leave, volunteering days, lifestyle and flex leave
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Celebrate success: Culture built on rewarding success with the opportunity to influence your earning potential with uncapped commission in addition to base salary.
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Global career opportunities - make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with Hays
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Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome
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Wellbeing rewards: Benefit from health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts
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Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups for you to connect and collaborate with like-minded colleagues
At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.
