Brunel is expanding in Western Australia and we’re looking for a driven Principal Consultant to lead our commercial construction desk, specialising in white-collar recruitment for Tier 1 and Tier 2 main contractors and subcontractors. With increasing project demand across health, education, government, and large-scale mixed-use developments, this is a chance to build your own desk in a high-growth sector, backed by the strength of a global brand and the best commission structure in Australia.
This is a 360 role where you’ll focus on developing and managing relationships across head contractors and subcontractors, delivering recruitment solutions for key site, project, commercial, and leadership positions. You’ll be joining a national infrastructure business that values autonomy, high performance, and genuine collaboration.
Key responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end recruitment across white-collar commercial construction roles
- Win and grow business with Tier 1, Tier 2 builders and subcontractors across WA
- Recruit for key roles such as Project Managers, Contract Administrators, Site Managers, Estimators, and Commercial Managers
- Build lasting relationships with clients and candidates across all project stages
- Maintain strong pipelines and consistent communication across the market
- Leverage national support and brand equity to open new doors
What we’re looking for
- Proven 360 recruitment experience, ideally in construction or technical sectors
- Familiarity with Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractor environments
- Business development capability with a proactive, strategic approach
- Excellent relationship management and candidate care
- Strong organisational skills and a results-driven mindset
- A self-motivated consultant ready to build something of their own
What we offer
- Uncapped commission with the most competitive structure in the market
- Full support of a respected national and global brand
- Access to national clients and warm contacts to support growth
- Autonomy to run your desk the way you see fit
- A collaborative team and a modern CBD office
- Career progression opportunities across leadership or key accounts
About Brunel
Brunel is a global specialist recruitment and workforce solutions company with over 45 years of experience across construction, infrastructure, resources, and engineering. With more than 100 offices and 12,000+ professionals worldwide, we support some of the most complex and iconic projects globally.
In Australia, Brunel has operated since 2001, with our Perth office serving as a major base for national construction recruitment. Our business is growing, and now is the time to join our commercial construction division and shape it your way.
For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Timothy Chapman on 0409 712 680.
