Talent Acquisition and Consultancy Advisor

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CB&I Asset Solutions is seeking a Consultancy & Resourcing Advisor to manage sourcing, deployment and retention of consultants across the Middle East and North Africa. You will liaise between consultants, clients and internal teams to ensure high service standards and compliant processes throughout the consultant lifecycle.

Role focuses on building a robust consultant talent pipeline, facilitating onboarding, visa and payroll activities, and driving engagement and performance in support of safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 8 years' experience within recruitment, manpower supply, workforce solutions or consultancy services.
• Experience within Oil & Gas, Energy, Industrial Services or Asset Management sectors.
• Demonstrated experience managing consultant populations and contractor workforces.
• Experience supporting cross-border mobilisation and workforce deployment activities within the MENA region.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing & talent pipeline management across Operations, Maintenance, Wells, Engineering, Projects, Construction, Commissioning, Turnaround and Asset Management.
• Lifecycle management from engagement to demobilisation, including onboarding, visas, timesheets and client approvals.
• Developing client relationships and workforce solutions, coordinating requests and service levels.
• Coordinate mobilisation with HR, Operations, Commercial, Finance and Procurement to ensure compliant deployment.
• Champion consultant welfare, engagement and retention initiatives.
• Assist with proposals, rate negotiations, invoices and timesheet processes.
• Support business growth by providing market intelligence and dashboards on consultant activity.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Recruitment

Mobilisation & deployment

Contract management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Engineering

Tools

CRM/ATS systems

Workforce planning tools

Job description

Worldwide, energy asset owners choose CB&I Asset Solutions as their asset management partner, confident in our ability to deliver tailored, value driven asset management solutions.

Our commitment is simple but powerful: to deliver value to our customers through safe, effective and efficient operations, maintenance, wells and decommissioning solutions, specialising in late life energy assets.

We're committed to investing in our people, and to building exceptional teams who deliver. Our people are trusted by our customers to safely operate their energy assets, improve performance and extend asset life through innovative solutions.

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Think smarter. Move faster. Deliver value.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Consultancy & Resourcing Advisor is responsible for the sourcing, deployment, management and retention of consultants supporting client operations across the Middle East and North Africa region.

The role acts as the primary focal point between consultants, clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring consultant requirements are fulfilled efficiently while maintaining a high level of service delivery, consultant engagement and client satisfaction.

The position is accountable for building and maintaining a robust consultant talent pipeline, supporting workforce planning activities, coordinating consultant mobilisation and onboarding, monitoring consultant performance and wellbeing, and ensuring contractual compliance throughout the consultant lifecycle.

The role plays a key part in growing and developing the consultancy services business by ensuring clients have access to high-quality personnel and workforce solutions that meet operational requirements safely, efficiently and cost effectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consultant Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Management Develop and maintain a strong network of consultants across Operations, Maintenance, Wells, Engineering, Projects, Construction, Commissioning, Turnaround and Asset Management disciplines. Build, maintain and continuously expand a qualified talent pipeline to support existing contracts and future business opportunities. Identify, engage and evaluate suitable consultants through direct sourcing, referrals, market mapping, networking and industry engagement. Maintain consultant databases, skills inventories and workforce planning tools. Provide market intelligence relating to consultant availability, compensation trends and competitor activity.
• Consultant Lifecycle Management Manage the full consultant lifecycle from initial engagement through mobilisation, deployment, extension and demobilisation. Coordinate consultant onboarding activities including compliance checks, documentation, visas, work permits, medicals, training and client approvals. Serve as the primary point of contact for consultants throughout their assignments. Monitor assignment performance, utilisation, contract extensions and upcoming resource requirements. Support consultant retention initiatives and maintain regular engagement with deployed personnel. Ensure consultants receive timely support regarding payroll, timesheets, travel, accommodation and operational matters.
• Client Relationship & Workforce Solutions Act as the primary client interface for all consultant-related matters. Develop strong relationships with client representatives and workforce planning teams. Understand client workforce requirements and develop resourcing strategies to meet project and operational needs. Coordinate timely fulfilment of consultant requests in line with agreed service levels. Manage consultant performance feedback from clients and coordinate corrective actions where necessary. Conduct regular client review meetings to assess service quality, resource performance and future workforce requirements. Support key account growth and repeat business opportunities through exceptional service delivery.
• Mobilisation & Operational Coordination Coordinate with HR, Operations, Commercial, Finance and Procurement teams to ensure consultants are mobilised efficiently and compliantly. Monitor mobilisation progress and proactively address barriers to deployment. Support travel, accommodation, rotational schedules and logistical arrangements where applicable. Ensure all consultant documentation and records remain current and compliant with company and client requirements.
• Consultant Welfare & Engagement Champion consultant wellbeing, welfare and engagement throughout assignments. Maintain regular contact with deployed consultants and support prompt resolution of concerns. Promote a positive consultant experience that strengthens retention and long-term relationships. Support the development of consultant engagement initiatives and recognition programmes. Escalate welfare, safety or performance concerns as appropriate.
• Commercial & Contract Support Support preparation of consultant proposals and client submissions. Assist with consultant rate negotiations and commercial discussions. Ensure consultant agreements, purchase orders and work orders are properly administered. Support invoice verification and timesheet management processes. Monitor assignment profitability and utilisation metrics.
• Business Growth & Continuous Improvement Support business development activities by identifying available consultant capabilities and workforce solutions. Contribute consultant market intelligence to bids, tenders and workforce planning exercises. Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and consultant management practices. Develop reporting and dashboards to provide visibility of consultant activity, mobilisation status and pipeline health. Support the growth of consultancy services across the MENA region.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS PROFILE

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline preferred. Professional recruitment or workforce management qualifications desirable.

Experience Minimum 8 years' experience within recruitment, manpower supply, workforce solutions or consultancy services. Experience within the Oil & Gas, Energy, Industrial Services or Asset Management sectors. Demonstrated experience managing consultant populations and contractor workforces. Proven experience dealing directly with clients and senior stakeholders. Experience supporting cross-border mobilisation and workforce deployment activities within the MENA region.

Skills & Competencies Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills. Excellent communication and influencing abilities. Strong commercial awareness and understanding of consultant workforce models. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. Strong candidate sourcing and talent networking capabilities. Understanding of mobilisation, visa and workforce compliance requirements. High level of organisational and administrative capability. Proficient in recruitment, workforce planning and CRM/ATS systems. Advanced reporting and data analysis skills. Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution capabilities.