Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor - Dubai

Hill International; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy in Dubai is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor to lead full-cycle recruitment for high-impact Oil & Gas projects across Europe and North Africa. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a strong focus on PMC roles. Responsibilities include sourcing high-caliber candidates, managing recruitment processes, and contributing to strategic innovations in talent acquisition. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities to collaborate with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of talent acquisition experience.
• At least 5 years in Oil & Gas or engineering consultancy.
• Experience in PMC recruitment with multi-country exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for oil & gas project roles.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define workforce needs.
• Source candidates using targeted strategies.
• Evaluate candidate qualifications against project-specific criteria.
• Manage competitive offer negotiation and closing processes.
• Maintain accurate records in the ATS.
• Partner with visa/mobilization teams for onboarding.
• Contribute to process improvement in talent acquisition.
• Mentor junior recruitment team members.

Skills

Market knowledge of PMC and Oil & Gas sectors

Recruiting for technical and project roles

Management of multiple vacancies

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Creative and strategic thinking

Tools

ATS systems

CRM systems

Job boards

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor - Dubai (Oil & Gas PMC Experience)

Role Summary:

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, you will play a strategic role in leading full-cycle recruitment for high-impact PMC Oil & Gas projects across Europe and North Africa. Acting as a trusted business partner, you will identify and attract top-tier technical and project management talent to support mission-critical initiatives in the energy sector.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for oil & gas project roles, including engineering, construction management, and technical support positions across Europe and North Africa.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and project leads to define workforce needs, build talent pipelines, and proactively address recruitment challenges.
• Source high-caliber candidates using industry-specific platforms, social media, and targeted headhunting strategies.
• Evaluate candidate qualifications against strict client and project-specific criteria, including local labor regulations and work eligibility.
• Drive competitive offer negotiation and manage closing processes to secure top talent.
• Maintain accurate records in the ATS and ensure smooth coordination of interviews and feedback loops.
• Partner with visa/mobilization teams and HR to ensure seamless onboarding and compliance for international placements.
• Continuously contribute to process improvement and innovations in talent acquisition strategies within the Oil & Gas vertical.
• Serve as a mentor to junior recruitment team members as needed.

As a Talent Acquisition Advisor, you will need to demonstrate the following competencies/skills:

• In-depth market knowledge of the PMC and Oil & Gas sectors in Europe and North Africa, including labor laws, salary benchmarks, and key talent hubs.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for technical and project roles in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and stakeholders across multiple countries simultaneously.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillscapable of engaging confidently with senior leadership and project executives.
• Creative and strategic thinker with a proactive approach to sourcing and talent engagement.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and personal accountability in handling confidential recruitment matters.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum 8 years of talent acquisition experience, preferably with at least 5 years in Oil & Gas or engineering consultancy.
• Proven experience in PMC recruitment with multi-country exposure, ideally across Europe and/or North Africa.
• Hands‑on experience with ATS, CRM systems, job boards, and sourcing tools.