HR Manager- LTC

Bouygues Construction SA; Tilbury, Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Travaux Publics UK is seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide comprehensive HR support across the employee lifecycle within major civil engineering projects in Tilbury. You will partner with project leaders to ensure people practices align with business goals and regulatory requirements.

In this role you will advise managers on HR policies, recruitment, performance and development, ensuring compliance with UK employment law while delivering high-quality people management to support

Qualifications

• Degree level in HR or a related field and CIPD qualification.
• Solid HR management experience, ideally in construction or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience handling ER cases from start to finish.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and lead HR initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely HR guidance on policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Support managers through performance, disciplinary, and absence management processes.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and role definition activities.
• Coach managers on performance management and development planning.
• Maintain confidential HR records and generate reports for decision-making.
• Contribute to HR projects, change management and process improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

HR leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

CIPD certificate

Tools

HR systems

MS Teams

MS Office

Job description

HR Manager- LTC Job Alerts Link Job Description HR Manager- LTC Job Location City: Tilbury OR Thames Estuary Country/Region: United Kingdom Contract Type: Permanent Pole: TRAVAUX PUBLICS (AP003) Full/Part Time: Full Time Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based Travel Requirements: Occasional travel Requisition ID: 4464 Information at a Glance

Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.

Join Our Team as an HR Manager at Bouygues Travaux Publics UK!

In this role you will provide comprehensive HR support across the employee lifecycle, acting as a trusted partner to managers and employees. This role delivers high quality advice on HR policies, employee relations, performance, recruitment, and people development, ensuring compliance with legislation and alignment with organisational and Project goals.

Join us, this is your chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced complex mega projects

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Provide timely, accurate advice on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Support and guide managers through informal and formal processes including performance, disciplinary, grievance, and absence management.
• Conduct or support investigations and prepare documentation for hearings or case reviews.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with managers to promote fair and consistent people practices.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Partner with managers to define role requirements and support end‑to‑end recruitment activities.
• Review job descriptions, support shortlisting, and participate in interviews when required.
• Support onboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.

Performance & Development

• Coach managers on effective performance management, objective‑setting, and feedback conversations.
• Identify development needs and collaborate with L&D to deliver training solutions.
• Help track performance cycles and ensure compliance with deadlines and documentation.

HR Policies & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and confidential record-keeping in HR systems.
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and data insights to support decision‑making.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to HR projects such as engagement initiatives, diversity, equity and inclusion, culture programmes, and process enhancements.
• Bring forward ideas to improve employee experience and operational effectiveness.
• Support change management activities linked to organisational updates or restructuring.
• Support on events coordination

Stakeholder Partnership

• Liaise with HR Shared Services, the Learning and Development team and other stakeholders to ensure smooth HR operations.
• Provide coaching and support to managers and employees throughout the employee lifecycle.

Essential Criteria

• Qualified to degree level and hold a relevant professional certificate from an accredited organisation such as the CIPD.
• Solid experience in a HR management position, ideally within the Construction or Infrastructure Sector, including providing advice and support to managers.
• Strong understanding of the recruitment, learning and development, performance and talent management, benefits, payroll and other HR functions.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing ER cases from start to finish.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders. Expected to lead the HR agenda, managing diverse personalities and viewpoints. Consequently, emotional intelligence, the ability to build relationships and collaborate with others is vital.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.
• Digitally savvy with an understanding of LMS, MS Teams, MS Office and other tools.
• Commercial acumen – Supporting the strategic decision‑making within the business as an influencer. Being able to understand company finances, resourcing and the ultimate aim of the project is important.
• Role modelling - Expected to demonstrate and lead on the values, initiatives and culture of the organisation.
• Coaching and mentoring - Whether senior executives, junior colleagues or middle management, you will be proficient in developing skills and in nurturing your talent pool and succession plan.
• Trust - You will become a trusted confidante on all HR issues, unafraid of giving your opinions and expertise.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed project environment.
• Familiarity with HR systems, reporting tools, and data analysis.
• French language skills (not essential)