Recruitment Consultant

Job description / Role

Westlakes Recruit is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating across the UK and Middle East. Our Dubai office supports some of the region’s most ambitious infrastructure and energy projects, working with high-profile clients across the engineering, nuclear, power, and construction sectors. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored recruitment solutions while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Role Overview:
We are looking for an ambitious and driven Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team in Dubai. You'll be responsible for building relationships with clients and candidates, managing the end-to-end recruitment process, and contributing to the continued success and growth of Westlakes Recruit in the Middle East.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused role and is eager to carve out a successful career in recruitment with a supportive, forward-thinking business.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients across the Middle East.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle: from taking job briefs to sourcing, screening, and presenting candidates.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate network through direct sourcing, referrals, market mapping, and digital platforms.
• Write compelling job adverts and promote opportunities through LinkedIn, job boards, and networking.
• Support contract and permanent recruitment delivery across specialist sectors.
• Negotiate terms of business and offers with clients and candidates.
• Keep CRM and recruitment systems updated with accurate and timely data.
• Stay informed on market trends, salary benchmarking, and competitor activity.

• Previous experience in recruitment (agency or in-house)
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Confident, resilient, and proactive with a passion for helping people.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Interest or experience in construction, engineering, energy, or technical sectors is a plus.
• Ambition to grow your career in a supportive and rewarding environment.

What We Offer:
• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure.
• Clear career progression path with internal promotions and development.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility.
• Office based in a prime Dubai location.
• Training and mentorship from experienced recruiters.
• Regular team incentives, events, and travel opportunities.
• Supportive, down-to-earth culture where success is celebrated.

About the Company

Westlakes Recruit is an independently owned UK & Dubai recruitment consultancy focused on the Engineering and Construction industries highly regulated sectors.

We are a fast growing business with a steadfast strategy of discipline led recruitment, structured around three core areas: • Project Controls – planning, cost, estimating, risk • Professional Services - Engineering & Technical, Project & Programme Management, HSEQ • Commercial services and Construction Claims – Commercial, Procurement, Delay and Quantum Analysts