Head of Talent Recruitment — Construction & Infrastructure

Spencer Richardson; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Richardson is seeking a Head of Recruitment to lead talent acquisition across a fast-growing organisation in the South East. You will own the full people and talent agenda, building a high-volume recruitment strategy and partnering with senior leaders to drive performance and culture.

You’ll coach managers to create high-performing teams, design development pathways, and oversee apprenticeships and funded development opportunities across technical and operational disciplines.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, civils, infrastructure, engineering or similar operational industries.
• Ability to build trust quickly and work with leaders at all levels.
• Collaborative style that brings teams together and creates momentum.

Responsibilities

• Owning the full people and talent agenda across the organisation.
• Building a high‑volume recruitment strategy that keeps pace with ambitious growth plans.
• Coaching managers and leaders to create high‑performing, aligned teams.
• Designing development pathways that strengthen skills across technical and operational disciplines.
• Partnering with senior leadership to shape culture and embed strong, consistent behaviours.
• Leading a performance framework focused on attraction, development, retention and operational excellence.
• Using data and insight to drive engagement and transformation.
• Overseeing apprenticeships, early‑career programmes and funded development opportunities.
• Managing budgets and making smart investment decisions around learning and development.
• Driving continuous improvement through reporting, forecasting and post‑project reviews.

Job description

Spencer Richardson is seeking a Head of Recruitment to lead talent acquisition across a fast-growing organisation in the South East. You will own the full people and talent agenda, building a high-volume recruitment strategy and partnering with senior leaders to drive performance and culture.

You’ll coach managers to create high-performing teams, design development pathways, and oversee apprenticeships and funded development opportunities across technical and operational disciplines.