Senior Recruiter

Company Description

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying.  We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.  

Job Description

As a Senior Recruiter, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment for professional, technical, and project-based roles, partnering closely with hiring managers to deliver high-quality talent. The role involves proactive sourcing, candidate assessment, market advisory, and recruitment process management, ensuring timely and effective hiring aligned with business and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for engineering, construction, and project-based roles (e.g. engineering, project management, commercial, site, and corporate support positions).
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce plans, role requirements, and project timelines.
• Source candidates using multiple channels including job boards, LinkedIn, direct search, referrals, and local networks.
• Conduct candidate screening, interviews, and assessments to ensure technical, cultural, and role fit.
• Advise hiring managers on Middle East labour market conditions, candidate availability, and compensation benchmarks.
• Coordinate interviews, offers, onboarding, and pre-employment checks in line with regional compliance requirements.
• Support mobilization hiring for projects across the Middle East, including expatriate and local national recruitment where applicable.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with local labour laws, visa requirements, and company policies.
• Produce recruitment reports and metrics to track hiring progress, time-to-hire, and sourcing effectiveness.
  
  

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years’ recruitment experience, with a strong focus on engineering and construction roles.
• Proven recruitment experience within the Middle East (GCC experience preferred).
• Solid understanding of construction and engineering job families, project environments, and site-based hiring.
• Experience recruiting both white-collar and technical/site roles.
• Strong stakeholder management and advisory skills.
• Excellent sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment capabilities.
• Familiarity with ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and recruitment reporting.
• Strong communication skills.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Technical and industry-specific recruitment expertise
• Stakeholder and hiring manager partnership
• Market knowledge and candidate networking
• Organisation and prioritisation in fast-paced project environments
• Professional judgment, confidentiality, and attention to detail
  
  

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working for engineering consultancies, contractors, EPCs, or project-based organisations.
• Exposure to high-volume or project mobilisation recruitment.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  
  

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.

If you are ready to make a difference and be part of a growing industry, please submit your CV, along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Recognising the contributions and respecting our people is core to our culture and values. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.

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