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Recruitment Consultant

Cobalt Recruitment

Manhattan, NY

Filed under Staffing and Recruiting

Full job description

Join one of Cobalt’s top-performing desks and step into a busy New York construction market with an established client base, repeat business and a strong flow of live roles.


The team works across General Contractors, Developers, Subcontractors and Construction Managers, covering Commercial, Multi-Family, Heavy Civil, CapEx, Healthcare and MEP.


The role:

  • Own and grow a specialist area of the New York construction market
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across clients and candidates
  • Develop existing accounts and win new business
  • Negotiate terms and build long-term client relationships
  • Collaborate across the team, with a strong culture of sharing roles and revenue
  • Contribute to the continued growth of the desk


What we’re looking for:

  • Construction or built environment recruitment experience
  • Strong knowledge of the New York market
  • Proven 360 and business development experience
  • Commercial, proactive and relationship-led
  • Someone ambitious who wants to keep developing


Why Cobalt:

  • Autonomy and flexibility, with a focus on outcomes rather than rigid KPIs
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Uncapped commission, plus an introductory commission structure to help new starters ramp up quickly
  • 20 days PTO
  • Private medical
  • 401(k)
  • Clear progression beyond Senior Consultant


If you know the New York construction market and want to join a high-performing desk with real momentum, we’d love to hear from you.

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