Talent Acquisition Lead – Infrastructure, Civil & EnergySydney | Flexible / Hybrid | Attractive base + end-of-year performance bonusWe are recruiting on behalf of a growing national consultancy providing project management, commercial, project controls, procurement and delivery advisory services across Australia.The business supports clients delivering complex civil, infrastructure, energy and major-project programmes.
Its clients include contractors, developers, government bodies, asset owners and project-delivery teams.Due to continued growth, the business is seeking an experienced, commercially focused recruitment professional to establish and grow its specialist recruitment offering across civil, infrastructure and energy.This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who can hit the ground running.
You will bring a strong industry network, a proven background in contract recruitment and the confidence to develop client relationships, generate new opportunities and deliver high-quality recruitment outcomes from day one.The roleAs the Principal Recruitment Consultant, you will lead recruitment activity across civil construction, infrastructure, energy and major-project markets.You will recruit contract and permanent professionals across disciplines including:Project and programme managementCommercial management and quantity surveyingContracts administration, claims and cost managementProject controls, planning and schedulingEngineering, design and technical deliveryProcurement and supply chainConstruction management and site leadershipHSE, quality, risk and assuranceEstimating, cost planning and advisory rolesThis is a genuine 360-degree recruitment role.
You will combine business development, account management, candidate attraction, recruitment delivery, contractor mobilisation and ongoing contractor care.Key responsibilitiesDevelop and grow a specialist recruitment desk across civil, infrastructure, energy and major-project sectorsBuild trusted relationships with contractors, consultancies, asset owners, developers, government organisations and project-delivery teamsIdentify, pursue and convert new recruitment, contracting and workforce-solution opportunitiesRecruit high-calibre contractors and permanent professionals across project management, commercial, engineering and project-controls disciplinesManage the full recruitment lifecycle,



from client briefing and candidate sourcing through to interviews, offers, mobilisation and placementBuild and maintain active candidate networks within relevant project-delivery disciplinesManage contractor onboarding, compliance, timesheets, extensions, redeployment and ongoing contractor careNegotiate client terms, contractor rates, margins and assignment extensionsWork closely with the wider advisory and project-delivery team to identify recruitment opportunities within existing client relationshipsMaintain accurate CRM records, candidate pipelines, sales activity and market intelligenceRepresent the business through networking, referrals, industry events and targeted market engagementAbout youThis opportunity will suit an established recruitment professional who understands the pace, complexity and commercial realities of civil, infrastructure and energy projects.You will ideally bring:15+ years' recruitment experience, ideally gained within an agency, project-services consultancy, engineering consultancy or specialist infrastructure recruitment businessStrong experience recruiting into civil construction, infrastructure, energy, utilities, renewables, transport, water, resources or major-project environmentsDemonstrated experience in contract recruitment, including contractor compliance, rate negotiation, margin management, timesheets, extensions and redeploymentEstablished relationships with candidates and clients across project management, commercial, engineering and project-controls disciplinesExperience recruiting roles such as Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Contract Administrators, Project Controls Managers, Planners, Engineers, Construction Managers, Procurement specialists and HSE professionalsA proven record of winning new business, developing client accounts and growing a specialist recruitment deskStrong commercial judgement, negotiation skills and a delivery-focused approachThe confidence to work autonomously while contributing positively within a cooperative and growing businessA proactive,



resilient and practical approach, with the drive to build momentum quicklyWhat is on offerAttractive base salary, aligned to experience and market knowledgeEnd-of-year performance bonus based on the achievement of agreed KPIsFlexible and hybrid working arrangementsThe opportunity to build and shape a specialist recruitment function within a growing national consultancyAccess to established client relationships and project-led opportunities across civil, infrastructure and energy marketsDirect access to senior leadership and fast decision-makingA high-trust environment with autonomy, accountability and minimal bureaucracyLong-term opportunity to build a meaningful recruitment platform and client portfolioPerformance bonusThe end-of-year bonus will be linked to clear, agreed performance measures.
These will be established at the commencement of employment and reviewed throughout the year.KPIs are likely to include:Revenue, gross profit and placement performanceNew-client acquisition and development of strategic accountsGrowth in contractor placements and contractor book valueDelivery quality, candidate experience and client satisfactionContractor retention, assignment extensions and redeploymentCRM discipline, compliance and operational standardsContribution to the broader growth and reputation of the recruitment businessThe aim is to reward both commercial performance and the long-term value created through client relationships, contractor networks and a sustainable specialist recruitment desk.Why this opportunity?
This is not a standard high-volume recruitment role.
You will join a national consultancy with established project-delivery capability and a growing client base across Australia's civil, infrastructure and energy sectors.You will work alongside experienced project, commercial and advisory professionals who understand the markets in which you recruit.
The business is investing in recruitment as a strategic growth area and is looking for an experienced operator who can bring market credibility, commercial discipline and immediate momentum.If you are an established recruiter with the network, sector experience and drive to build a successful civil, infrastructure and energy recruitment desk, we encourage you to apply.All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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📌 Talent Acquisition Lead – Infrastructure, Civil & Energy (Sydney)
🏢 MMD Recruitment
📍 Sydney