Recruitment Manager - FTC

Job Introduction

You will be responsible for delivering the Skanska resource plan for the HS2 project, through the utilisation of appropriate tools and strategies. A key focus of the role is on developing and implementing a resourcing strategy for the project. This includes ensuring a proactive, robust, resource planning process for the management of our internal talent, whilst sourcing, recruiting, hiring and pipelining external talent to meet the needs of our business.

We are looking for someone who has a strong background within recruitment and previous people management experience. You will be excellent at stakeholder management and engagement with the ability to build relationships across the business and operating unit that you will be supporting. You will also be involved in broader projects that will really help to shape and add value across the recruitment experience we offer the business as a whole.

Role Responsibility

• Work in conjunction with the S/HR BP to support the design and delivery of a sustainable talent acquisition strategy and hiring plan – ensuring delivery against T&C/people strategy under resourcing and skills for growth
• Perform analysis of hiring needs and provide an employee hiring forecast across the OU/EF
• Identify bottlenecks in the recruitment process and suggest strategies and process improvements in order to address these
• Ensure resourcing forecasts, workforce skills and gap analysis are accurate and communicated 
• Ensuring accurate data availability such as dates/mobility allowances/costs

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an in-house recruitment role, broad knowledge of recruitment and latest recruitment developments
• Previous exposure recruiting within a joint venture environment
• Experience of people management and the ability to both lead through others and work as part of a team
• Experience of working with reporting tools, with the ability to interpret data and present it
• Thorough and up to date knowledge of employment law, and experience of practical application of this in a complex business environment.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Resilient - able to face challenges proactively and comfortable dealing with all levels within the organisation.

Package Description

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.  

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high-speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable, and frequent high-speed services

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 Main Civils Contracts which include both Lots S1 (Euston Tunnels & Approaches) and S2 (Northolt Tunnels). The combined value of the contracts is around £1.8billion with the works due for completion in 2025.  Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks, and the construction of site compounds.

You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity.  Please note, all responses are anonymous, and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House,  and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017  Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Location: Flexible

SCS Railways