Buro Happold
Innovative engineering consultancy providing creative solutions across various sectors globally.
Lead recruitment for engineering consultancy, sourcing talent and managing hiring.
23 days ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Bath, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Structural Engineering
MEP Engineering
Fire Engineering
Acoustics Consulting
Sustainability Consulting
Project Management
Strategic/Management Consulting
Environmental Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Air and Rail
Commercial
Cultural
Education
Government (US)
Healthcare
Major Infrastructure
Science and technology
Role
Description
hiring strategy
direct sourcing
talent pipelines
job advertising
recruitment reporting
candidate experience
- Advise on permanent and contract hiring strategies aligned with business growth.
- Share market insights and recruitment data to inform strategic decisions.
- Design innovative attraction and selection strategies with a strong focus on direct sourcing.
- Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines for rapid access to skilled candidates.
- Champion inclusive recruitment practices and promote our Buro Bite training.
- Write compelling job adverts and proactively source candidates via LinkedIn, social media, and more.
- Lead end-to-end recruitment across the UK, partnering with Hiring Managers, HR, and TA colleagues.
- Report quarterly on recruitment challenges, achievements, and initiatives.
- Deliver exceptional candidate experiences from first contact to offer acceptance.
Requirements
recruitment
stakeholder mgmt
gdpr
agency recruitment
social media
- Proven recruitment experience in a global engineering consultancy (Buildings, Infrastructure, Sustainability or Advisory sectors ideal).
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Creative sourcing strategies and expert use of LinkedIn and social media.
- Knowledge of GDPR, IR35, and the contractor market.
- A blend of agency and in-house recruitment expertise.
Benefits
- Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts.
- Attractive salary and benefits package including, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection.
- Generous company pension scheme.
- A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.
- Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
- 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month.
- A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities. A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Enhanced parenthood leave policies.
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Since 1976
Year Established
The company was founded in 1976, marking its entrance into the engineering consultancy industry.
20+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates internationally, delivering innovative solutions across over 20 countries globally.
- excels in providing creative and sustainable solutions for complex projects.
- serves a diverse range of sectors.
- projects include large-scale infrastructure, high-end residential, and innovative commercial buildings.
- recognized for its expertise in structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
- portfolio includes iconic projects such as the Sydney Opera House renewal and London's Crossrail.
- innovative, sustainable design is central to the company’s approach, incorporating cutting-edge technologies.
- delivers solutions that enhance the built environment.
Culture + Values
- We work with integrity, honesty and transparency.
- We are a collaborative, people-focused business.
- We embrace diversity of thought and background.
- We are passionate about our work and delivering value for clients.
- We encourage continuous learning and development.
- We are committed to innovation and excellence.
- We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes.
Environment + Sustainability
2030 Goal
Net Zero Carbon Target
The company is committed to achieving net zero carbon by the year 2030, showcasing a strong dedication to environmental sustainability,
- helps clients achieve carbon neutrality through energy-efficient solutions
- offers a range of services to reduce environmental impact, including sustainability consultancy and building performance analysis
- actively reduces their own carbon footprint through operations and supply chain management
- integrates sustainability into all project stages to ensure long-term environmental benefits
Inclusion & Diversity
- Our commitment to gender parity is evident in our efforts to achieve equal representation at all levels of the organization.
- We consistently track and report on gender diversity and other key inclusion metrics to ensure progress and accountability.
- To address gender diversity in senior roles, we provide leadership development programs designed to support diversity in upper management.