People Manager
Laing O'Rourke
HR manager delivering people programmes for Sizewell C civil works project.
18 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
16,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Rail
Defence
Energy
Utilities
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Role
What you would be doing
training delivery
hr coaching
performance management
hr queries
talent coordination
project delivery
- Deliver training and coaching to build manager capability and support delivery of People Plans.
- Collaborate across functions and partner organisations to support ad hoc HR initiatives and cross-functional projects.
- Promote performance and development best practices across teams.
- Manage and escalate complex HR queries, ensuring timely and appropriate resolution.
- Represent the HR team in coordinating cyclical activities (L&D, pay review, talent, graduates/apprentices), ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
- Partner with senior managers to develop people solutions aligned to business and commercial needs.
- Support recruitment coordination and coach hiring managers to make effective selection decisions.
- Contribute to professional development programmes and provide HR input to change initiatives such as Skills Bootcamps, mobilisation, and ED&I.
- Coordinate and support delivery of HR projects aligned with contractual milestones and strategic goals.
- Embed and uphold the project's Zero Harm safety culture in all people-related activities.
- Coach and support leaders to embed key HR practices, including talent management, performance culture, and employee engagement.
What you bring
cipd
ms office
change management
hr generalist
project management
emotional intelligence
- Ability to manage competing priorities and a diverse, high workload
- CIPD qualified (essential)
- Proficient in IT and MS Office
- Recognised as a trusted business advisor with commercial awareness and long-term relationship-building skills (desirable)
- Experience advising leaders through change and managing change programmes with matrix HR support (essential)
- Energetic, creative, and pragmatic problem solver
- Project management experience using formal methodologies (desirable)
- Strong knowledge of HR policies, practices, and procedures with generalist HR experience
- Emotionally intelligent with ability to adapt style and build credibility with senior leaders
- Proven relationship management skills
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Company
Overview
1848
Year Founded
Marks the establishment of the company, highlighting its long-standing presence and experience in the construction and engineering sector.
- Delivering complex, large-scale projects across a variety of sectors.
- Combining traditional construction with modern, innovative engineering methods.
- Serving clients worldwide in sectors such as infrastructure, buildings, transport, and utilities.
- Recognized for high-profile projects like Crossrail in London and the London 2012 Olympics.
- Utilizing digital construction technology for enhanced efficiencies and quality.
- Exerting expertise across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
- Bridging the gap between engineering and design in notable projects.
- Shaping the future of global infrastructure through a diverse portfolio.
- We are committed to delivering a zero-harm culture in everything we do.
- We act with integrity, respect, and fairness in all of our relationships.
- We embrace innovation and continuously seek to improve the way we work.
- We take responsibility and ownership for our actions and decisions.
- We value diversity and the individual contributions of our people.
2050
Net-Zero Goal
Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by a specific target year.
40%
Carbon Reduction
Reduced carbon emissions by 40% in 2021 compared to 2019 levels.
- Implementation of sustainable construction practices and innovative technologies to minimize environmental impact.
- Introduction of energy-efficient solutions such as the use of low-carbon materials in construction projects.
30% Female Leadership
Target
This represents the desired proportion of female leaders in senior roles by the end of 2025.
20% Global Workforce
Female Representation
As of 2023, this reflects the increase in the number of women employed globally across all levels of the organization.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace environment for all employees, irrespective of gender, background, or identity.
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