Recruitment Specialist (Construction/Contracting)

Confidential Company; Umm Al Quwain; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in the UAE seeks an experienced recruiter to manage end-to-end recruitment for bulk roles across construction and engineering projects. You will source candidates, screen and interview applicants, and coordinate with project stakeholders to meet manpower timelines.

The role requires coordinating with hiring managers and HR to ensure timely mobilization of qualified candidates and strict adherence to UAE labor regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of recruitment experience in Construction or Engineering.
• Experience in bulk hiring and site/project-based recruitment.
• Familiarity with UAE labor market and recruitment portals.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for bulk roles across construction and engineering projects.
• Screen shortlist and conduct initial interviews for technical and non-technical roles.
• Coordinate with hiring managers, project managers, and department heads to understand manpower requirements.
• Schedule and facilitate interviews between stakeholders and candidates.
• Handle large-volume hiring within tight project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and company recruitment policies.
• Maintain recruitment trackers, reports and candidate databases.
• Coordinate offer letters, salary negotiations and onboarding processes.
• Support mobilization for site-based and project-based requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Full-cycle recruitment

Interview coordination

Bulk hiring

Talent sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/ Business Administration

Job description

To manage end-to-end recruitment for bulk hiring requirements across construction and engineering projects in the UAE The role involves close coordination with stakeholders project teams and HR to ensure timely mobilization of qualified candidates

Key Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for bulk roles Civil MEP Infrastructure Marine Fit-out etc Source candidates through job portals databases referrals and recruitment drives Screen shortlist and conduct initial interviews for technical and non-technical roles Coordinate with hiring managers project managers and department heads to understand manpower requirements Schedule and facilitate interviews between stakeholders and candidates Handle large-volume hiring within tight project timelines Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and company recruitment policies Maintain recruitment trackers reports and candidate databases Coordinate offer letters salary negotiations and onboarding processes Support mobilization for site-based and project-based requirements

Stakeholder Management

Conduct regular meetings with internal stakeholders to forecast manpower needs Provide recruitment progress updates and market insights Align hiring strategies with project deadlines and business objectives

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field Minimum 3 years of recruitment experience in Construction or Engineering division (UAE experience preferred). Proven experience in bulk hiring and site/project-based recruitment. Strong understanding of construction roles (Engineers, Supervisors, Foremen, Skilled & Unskilled workforce). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Familiarity with UAE labor market and recruitment portals

Preferred Skills

Experience handling overseas recruitment is an advantage. Knowledge of visa processing and mobilization procedures in the UAE. Strong negotiation and coordination skills