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

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

Job summary

A global project management firm is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor to lead recruitment for Oil & Gas projects across Europe and North Africa. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a strong focus on PMC recruitment. Responsibilities include collaborating with hiring managers and sourcing top-tier candidates. This position requires strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of talent acquisition experience, with 5 years in Oil & Gas.
• Proven experience in PMC recruitment with multi-country exposure.
• Hands-on experience with ATS and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for oil & gas project roles.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define workforce needs.
• Source candidates using industry-specific platforms.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Proactive sourcing

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS

CRM systems

Job boards

Sourcing tools

Job description

Overview

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

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.

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.

Key Competencies

• 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.
• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ATS, CRM systems, job boards, and sourcing tools.
• Fluent in English.