Talent Acquisition Partner

Talent Acquisition Partner

I am currently partnering with a global fortune 500 infrastructure consultancy business who are looking for 2 x Talent Acquisition Partners to join their team on an interim basis.

Day rate: competitive. Inside IR35.

Length of Contract: ASAP start until end of March.

Location: flexible across the UK. Offices are based in most major cities. Remote working options can be considered but ideally having access to an office would be preferrable.

Role 1: Project & Cost Management, Architecture & Design

Hiring across consultancy, commercial and design disciplines, including:

• Project Managers and Programme Managers
• Cost Managers and Quantity Surveyors
• Commercial Managers
• Architects
• Design Managers

Role-specific experience:

• A strong track record in project management, cost management and/or architecture and design recruitment
• An established network, or the proven ability to build one quickly, across the built environment consultancy and design sector

Role 2: Energy, Water & Engineering

Hiring across engineering and technical disciplines in transmission, nuclear and water, including:

• Electrical Engineers
• Civil Engineers
• Structural Engineers
• Project Engineers and Project Managers
• Engineers working on transmission networks, substations, overhead lines and cabling
• Engineers working on nuclear new build, operational and decommissioning projects
• Engineers working on water and wastewater infrastructure, including AMP8 programmes

Role-specific experience:

• A strong track record in energy, power, nuclear or water recruitment
• Experience hiring electrical, civil and structural engineers
• An established network, or the proven ability to build one quickly, across the transmission, nuclear and water sectors

What you’ll be doing

• Building talent pipelines and using your sector network to reach passive candidates in a competitive, skills-short market
• Working closely with hiring managers and sector leaders to understand what each team needs.
• Using direct sourcing, networking, headhunting and talent mapping.
• Managing a high-volume pipeline while keeping the candidate experience strong.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Proven experience as a recruiter or Talent Acquisition Partner, plus the role-specific experience listed above
• A track record of delivering high volumes of hires against tight deadlines
• Strong direct sourcing and headhunting skills
• Confidence working with and influencing senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, highly visible environment
• Resilience, energy and a proactive approach in a challenging market

For further information, please contact Imogen Parr.