Are you a proactive and organised Recruitment Officer looking for your next challenge?
Our client is seeking a recruitment professional to support their growing construction workforce, managing end-to-end recruitment across technical, skilled trades, site-based and office-based roles while working closely with project managers and the HR team.
What is expected of you?
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job advertising and candidate sourcing to screening, interviews and offers.
- Develop engaging job descriptions and adverts for a variety of roles, including Site Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Masons and Electricians.
- Source candidates through job portals, social media, recruitment agencies, trade schools and other relevant channels.
- Screen CVs, pre-qualify applicants, conduct preliminary interviews and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
- Work closely with project managers and site leaders to anticipate workforce requirements and recruit in line with project timelines and mobilisation plans.
- Support workforce planning, recruitment reporting and HR analytics.
- Coordinate employment offers, contracts, pre-employment documentation and the full onboarding process for new employees.
- Arrange required medical examinations and verify relevant qualifications and certifications.
- Liaise with approved temporary staffing agencies to source skilled workers, negotiate rates and ensure timely placements.
- Verify that temporary workers have the necessary work permit documentation.
- Ensure new employees receive the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and understand relevant health and safety requirements.
- Follow company policies, employment legislation and environmental procedures, contributing to continuous improvement across recruitment and HR processes.
What are you expected to bring?
- An MQF Level 3 qualification or equivalent, such as O-Level qualifications.
- At least two years of experience in recruitment, ideally within construction, engineering, skilled trades or a similar industry.
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
- Excellent organisational, planning, time management and multitasking skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Experience with a variety of recruitment techniques, candidate sourcing methods and social media recruitment.
- An understanding of employment legislation, recruitment compliance and the procedures involved in employing non-EU nationals.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to understand the needs of both hiring managers and candidates.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
- A proactive, methodical and solutions-focused approach, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative, flexibility and a commitment to quality.
- A team-oriented mindset, with a strong sense of integrity, accountability and respect for others.
- A commitment to health and safety, environmental responsibility and continuous professional development.
What’s in it for you?
- The opportunity to play a key role in building and developing a skilled workforce across a variety of construction projects.
- A varied and engaging recruitment role covering technical, professional, site-based and skilled trades positions.
- The opportunity to work closely with project managers, site leaders and the HR team, gaining valuable exposure to workforce planning and business operations.
- Opportunities to develop your recruitment expertise and broaden your knowledge of construction, employment legislation and workforce management.
- A collaborative working environment where teamwork, quality, safety and continuous improvement are valued.
- Opportunities for ongoing learning, professional development and training to support your career growth.
Ready to take the next step in your recruitment career?
Apply today by submitting your CV and take the opportunity to make a real impact by connecting the right people with the right projects. We look forward to hearing from you!