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Build Your Career at Vertical Recruitment

At Vertical Recruitment, we believe great recruitment businesses are built by great people.

We are an award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the construction and built environment sectors across the UK and US. From our Manchester headquarters (with an international outlook), we offer a supportive, high-performance environment where ambition is encouraged, success is recognised, and careers are genuinely developed.

We are not a hire-and-fire sales environment. Instead, we focus on long-term career progression, structured development, and creating a culture where people enjoy coming to work, feel supported, and are rewarded for doing things the right way.

Below are eight reasons why Vertical Recruitment is a great place to build your recruitment career.

1. Training & Development

Supporting you to achieve your full potential and long-term career goals is incredibly important to us.

We invest heavily in our Recruitment Consultant Development Programme, delivered by our trusted external training partner and supported by hands-on input from our Directors.

All new starters benefit from a structured 6-week training programme, delivered through:

  • Face-to-face coaching
  • Online video learning
  • Practical, on-the-job training

Through a combination of workbooks, role-play exercises, and real-world scenarios, you will develop the skills, habits, and behaviours required to become a high-performing recruitment consultant.

Whether you join as a trainee or an experienced consultant, development at Vertical Recruitment is continuous and personalised.

2. An Award-Winning Team

In 2019, we were proud to receive the Grafters’ Best Construction Recruitment Consultant Award.

The Grafters Awards celebrate excellence across the North West property and construction industry, recognising businesses that deliver high-quality, reputable service.

Joining Vertical Recruitment means becoming part of a team that is recognised, respected, and trusted within the industry.

3. Staff Rewards & Benefits

We believe high performance should be rewarded.

Our consultants benefit from a highly competitive, uncapped commission structure, paying up to 25% of monthly billings, alongside an additional quarterly bonus for high achievers.

Our benefits package includes:

  • Company pension scheme
  • Bike-to-work programme
  • Quarterly social incentive scheme
  • Early finish every Friday

Previous team incentives have included weekend breaks away, race days, meals out, and team socials, all linked to overall office performance.

4. Sports, Social & Community Engagement

At Vertical Recruitment, we believe in building a positive, inclusive culture that extends beyond the workplace.

We are a social, close-knit team that enjoys healthy competition and shared experiences. Over the years, we’ve taken part in a range of team challenges and events, including:

  • The JLL Property Triathlon
  • The Three Peaks Challenge
  • The Great Manchester Run

Alongside our social and sporting activities, we are deeply committed to corporate social responsibility and community engagement.

Giving Back Through Volunteering

Our team recently had the privilege of volunteering at The Bread and Butter Thing, spending time at their Trafford Park warehouse where surplus food is received, sorted, and distributed to communities in need. We were inspired by the incredible work the charity does — not only providing nutritious, affordable food, but also helping to reduce loneliness, build connections, and offer tailored community support. It was a hugely rewarding experience, and we’re grateful to the team for welcoming us.

5. City-Centre Working

Our office is located just minutes from Manchester city centre, surrounded by shops, restaurants, gyms, and cultural destinations.

We also offer subsidised parking at a secure underground car park just a two-minute walk from the office, making commuting straightforward and cost-effective.

6. Industry Networking & Market Exposure

We pride ourselves on our industry knowledge and professional relationships and actively encourage our consultants to build their own networks.

We regularly attend and sponsor leading industry events, including:

  • Sponsorship of the RICS Matrics Summer Soirée (for the past six years)
  • Attendance at Place North West social and networking events

We also partner with Place North West on our biannual salary survey, ensuring our consultants stay ahead of the market with up-to-date salary and sector intelligence.

7. Clear Progression Plan

Every Vertical Recruitment employee has a clear progression plan mapped out from day one.

Promotion opportunities are available within 3, 6, and 12 months, based on performance and development milestones.

For those with leadership ambitions, we offer a management development programme, supporting your progression into team leadership, management, and ultimately director-level roles.

Trainees benefit from transparent benchmarks aligned with their training sessions, ensuring they know exactly where they stand from week one through to completing their six-month journey.

8. Technology That Supports Performance

At Vertical Recruitment, we invest in technology that genuinely enhances performance, efficiency, and the consultant experience.

We use Loxo, a market-leading recruitment platform with built-in AI functionality, automation tools, and fully integrated phone systems. This enables our consultants to work smarter, not harder — reducing admin, streamlining workflows, and allowing more time to focus on what matters most: building relationships and delivering results.

Our technology stack includes:

  • Loxo CRM & ATS with AI-powered candidate matching and outreach
  • Automated workflows to support sourcing, follow-ups, and pipeline management
  • Integrated phone and communication systems for seamless, agile working
  • Access to LinkedIn Recruiter and multiple job boards, fully connected to our CRM

By combining advanced recruitment technology with strong training and market expertise, we ensure our consultants are equipped with the best tools available to perform at a high level and progress their careers efficiently.