Talent Acquisition Specialist

Omnix International; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnix International is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist focused on CAD/BIM hiring across the GCC. You will attract, screen, and onboard top BIM professionals including BIM Modellers, MEP Modellers, Revit specialists, and coordinators.

You will coordinate high-volume recruitment across UAE and neighboring regions, design job descriptions, source candidates via major platforms, conduct technical assessments, and manage onboarding, visas, and ATS updates to support project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin or related field.
• Min 6 years of recruitment and onboarding experience, GCC preferred.
• 3+ years hiring CAD/BIM, engineering design, or AEC roles.
• Familiar with CAD/BIM terminology and software.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; ATS/HCM proficiency.
• Knowledge of GCC labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate high-volume CAD/BIM recruitment across GCC.
• Design and update CAD/BIM job descriptions.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, Bayt.com, Naukrigulf, Indeed, Monster Gulf, and niche AEC channels.
• Screen resumes for Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Tekla, Civil 3D, BIM 360/ Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Organize and conduct interviews with CAD/BIM leads.
• Manage background checks, visas, and onboarding processes.
• Publish job ads and maintain ATS and CAD/BIM bench data.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Tekla

Civil 3D

BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team, dedicated to CAD/BIM hiring. This role is pivotal in attracting, selecting, and onboarding top design and modelling talent but not limited to — BIM Modelers, MEP Modelers, Revit Specialists, Draughtsman, BIM Coordinator, and Mechanical/Electrical/Structural design professionals — across the GCC region.

Recruitment

• Coordinate Recruitment Efforts: Manage and streamline high-volume recruitment processes for CAD/BIM roles across UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and other regions, aligned to project mobilization timelines and manpower plans.
• Job Descriptions: Design and regularly update job descriptions for CAD/BIM positions (BIM Modeller, MEP Modeller, Architectural/Structural Draughtsman, Revit MEP/Architecture Specialist, BIM Coordinator, BIM Manager, CAD Operator, Mechanical/Electrical Design Engineer) aligned with organizational needs, project requirements, and market trends.
• Candidate Sourcing: Utilize various online platforms (LinkedIn, NaukriGulf, Bayt.com, Indeed, Monster Gulf, social media) and niche AEC channels (Revit/BIM user groups, engineering forums, referral networks) to identify and source potential candidates across disciplines — Architecture, Structure, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing/Fire Fighting).
• Job Advertisements: Update and publish job advertisements based on recruitment needs, project awards, and sourcing strategies.
• Recruitment Strategies: Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies for scarce BIM skill sets, including talent pipelining and bench planning for upcoming CAD/BIM project demand.
• Resume Screening: Review and screen resumes to identify the best candidates, assessing software proficiency (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Civil 3D, Tekla, MicroStation, Plant 3D, BIM 360/ACC), BIM standards exposure (ISO 19650, LOD 100–500), and discipline-specific project experience.
• Technical Assessments: Coordinate portfolio reviews, sample drawing/model evaluations, and practical Revit/AutoCAD tests with BIM Managers and Department Heads to validate modelling competency.
• Interviews: Organize and conduct face-to-face and technical interviews; coordinate interview schedules between candidates and CAD/BIM department leads.
• Salary Negotiation: Negotiate salaries and benefits with selected candidates in line with the internal budget provided by the manager for CAD/BIM grades and disciplines.
• Background Checks: Manage background, reference, and credential checks for potential hires, including verification of degrees, diplomas, and software certifications (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional).
• Applicant Tracking System: Maintain and update the ATS with accurate staffing information, discipline-wise talent pools, and CAD/BIM bench data.

Onboarding

• Employment Offer Letters: Issue employment offer letters to successful candidates.
• Onboarding Communication: Craft and send onboarding agendas and necessary information about the company, project assignment, and reporting BIM Manager to new hires.
• Visa Applications: Apply for new employment visas as needed for candidates hired locally and internationally.
• Coordination with PR: Collaborate with Public Relations for medical, biometric, and temporary labor card processing.
• HCM Management: Oversee the onboarding process within the Human Capital Management (HCM) software.
• End-to-End Onboarding: Ensure a smooth and comprehensive onboarding experience for new employees through project deployment.

Insurance Management

• New Joiner Insurance: Apply for insurance coverage for new employees.
• Insurance Termination: Process insurance deletions for employees who resign or are terminated.
• Certificates of Coverage: Provide Certificates of Coverage (CoC) as needed.
• Insurance Portal Management: Manage the insurance portal (Bnet) for CAD/BIM department employees.

Internal Process Compliance

• Omnix Visa Management: Ensure all onboarded candidates receive an Omnix visa and apply for labor cards for temporary employees.
• Consultancy Agreements: Renew consultancy agreements for contract CAD/BIM resources as necessary.
• Resource Availability: Update resource availability lists and CAD/BIM bench details regularly (by discipline and software skill) to support project resource planning and redeployment.

Recruitment Planning, Reporting & Process Improvement

• Recruitment Planning: Develop and maintain rolling CAD/BIM recruitment plans aligned with project mobilization timelines, approved manpower plans, and anticipated hiring demand across the GCC.
• Process Improvement: Continuously review recruitment workflows and turnaround times, identify bottlenecks, and recommend and implement improvements to sourcing, screening, and hiring processes to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
• Recruitment Report Generation: Prepare and circulate periodic (weekly/monthly) recruitment reports and dashboards covering open positions, pipeline status, source effectiveness, time-to-fill, and cost-per-hire for management review.
• Database Generation: Build and maintain a structured, discipline-wise CAD/BIM talent database and candidate mapping (by software skill, seniority, availability, and location) to enable quick mobilization for upcoming projects.
• Leadership Reporting & Insights: Provide leadership with data-driven insights and recommendations on hiring trends, market talent availability, and recruitment performance to support strategic workforce planning and decision-making.

Requirements

Qualification and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Engineering or architecture educational background is an added advantage.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in recruitment and onboarding, preferably within the GCC region, with at least 3 years hiring for CAD/BIM, engineering design, or AEC/construction roles.
• Strong working knowledge of CAD/BIM job families and terminology: BIM Modeller vs. BIM Coordinator vs. BIM Manager, Draughtsman grades, MEP disciplines (Mechanical/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Fighting), and shop drawing vs. design roles.
• Familiarity with industry software and standards sufficient to screen candidates credibly: Revit (Architecture/Structure/MEP), AutoCAD, Navisworks, Tekla, Civil 3D, BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud, and ISO 19650 / LOD concepts.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment platforms and sourcing strategies, including Boolean search and niche AEC talent channels.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills & Proficiency in ATS and HCM software.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with experience managing high-volume, deadline-driven project hiring.
• Familiarity with labor laws and regulations in the GCC.