Hr Manager

BMSL Group Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

BMSL Group Ltd in Cardiff is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the people function for its engineering, construction and infrastructure projects. The role blends strategic HR leadership with hands-on delivery across office and site environments.

You will manage the HR team, develop policies, support workforce planning, oversee recruitment and employee relations, ensure UK employment compliance and deliver timely HR metrics to senior leadership. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Extensive HR management experience in engineering/construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and compliance.
• Proven ability to develop and embed HR policies and procedures.
• Experience leading HR teams and driving accountability.
• Experience supporting site-based/workforce populations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR team and set expectations.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance and performance.
• Partner with project and operational leaders on workforce planning and resources.
• Design and embed HR policies and procedures for operational delivery.
• Oversee recruitment and resourcing for office and site-based staff.
• Support pay, terms and conditions across a diverse workforce.
• Drive employee engagement, retention and culture initiatives.
• Ensure UK employment legislation compliance and HR best practice.
• Produce HR metrics and workforce reporting for senior leadership.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Site/workforce understanding

Communication

Commercial HR focus

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

HR Manager - Engineering, Construction & Infrastructure

£65,000 - £75,000+ (DOE) + Benefits

Hybrid Working Available

A growing engineering and project delivery organisation is seeking an experienced HR Manager to take ownership of its people function and support a workforce operating across both office and site-based environments.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a hands-on HR leadership role offering significant autonomy and influence within a commercially focused business delivering projects across energy, infrastructure, industrial and engineering sectors.

We're looking for a confident and pragmatic HR professional who understands the realities of project-driven businesses, can build credibility with operational teams and senior leaders alike, and enjoys balancing strategic priorities with practical day-to-day HR delivery.

The Role

As HR Manager, you will lead the HR function and oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, supporting both office and project-based teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, developing and managing the HR team, setting clear expectations and driving accountability for delivery.
• Providing expert guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance and performance management processes.
• Partnering with project and operational leaders on workforce planning and resource requirements.
• Designing, implementing and embedding practical HR policies and procedures that support operational delivery while maintaining compliance.
• Managing recruitment and resourcing activities across office and site-based functions.
• Supporting pay, terms and conditions matters for a diverse operational workforce.
• Driving employee engagement, retention and culture initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with operational and safety teams on people-related compliance matters.
• Ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Producing HR metrics, workforce reporting and management information for senior leadership.

Essential Requirements:

An experienced HR professional who is comfortable operating within a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.

Experience will include:

• Previous HR management experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure, utilities, energy, manufacturing or another project-led environment.
• A genuine understanding of site culture, project pressures and operational workforces.
• Strong employee relations experience with the confidence to handle sensitive and potentially complex people matters professionally and fairly.
• Experience leading and developing HR teams, delegating effectively and driving accountability.
• Demonstrable experience developing and embedding HR policies and procedures within an operational business.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage effectively from frontline operatives through to senior leadership.
• A confident and assertive communication style, capable of challenging constructively and influencing stakeholders when required.
• A practical, commercially focused and solutions-oriented approach to HR.

Desirable Experience:

• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience supporting a site-based, mobile or project-driven workforce.
• Knowledge of NAECI or similar engineering construction employment frameworks.
• Experience working within major infrastructure, industrial, energy or engineering project environments.

What's On Offer

• Full ownership of the HR function.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and business decision-making.
• Opportunity to shape HR processes, culture and workforce strategy.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career development within a successful and growing organisation.

If you're an experienced HR Manager looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact across both operational and strategic HR activities, we'd love to hear from you