Head of People & Site Operations (Engineering)

AM Global; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AM Global is seeking an HR Manager in Stockton to lead and develop the HR team, drive workforce planning across offshore wind and energy sectors, and own recruitment for site-based roles. You will design and embed HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and operational pace.

The role requires a strong people focus, experience in engineering/construction environments, and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels while navigating UK employment law and NAECI frameworks where relevant.

Qualifications

• Background in engineering, construction or a related project-delivery environment.
• Confident, vocal and assertive communication style.
• Experience managing a team with accountability for delivery.
• Sound working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience handling employee relations matters (discipline, grievance or performance).
• Familiarity with NAECI framework is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the HR team and delegate effectively.
• Act as point of contact for employee relations and handle disciplinary, grievance or performance matters when required.
• Partner with project and site leadership to support workforce planning across project portfolio.
• Design, implement and embed practical HR policies and procedures tailored to the client’s size and needs.
• Own recruitment and resourcing for office and site-based roles with hiring managers.
• Manage pay, terms and conditions for site-based engineering and construction staff, including relevant collective agreements.
• Drive employee engagement, culture and retention initiatives for a hands-on, delivery-focused business.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and collaborate with HSQE on people-related safety matters.
• Report HR metrics, workforce risk and employee relations trends to senior leadership.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder management

UK employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Education

CIPD qualification

Experience in construction/engineering environment

Job description

AM Global is seeking an HR Manager in Stockton to lead and develop the HR team, drive workforce planning across offshore wind and energy sectors, and own recruitment for site-based roles. You will design and embed HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and operational pace.

The role requires a strong people focus, experience in engineering/construction environments, and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels while navigating UK employment law and NAECI frameworks where relevant.