Principal Specialist - Talent Sourcing (Civil and Infrastructure Engineering)

AMS; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Volunteer day

ERGs Access

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive rewards package

Job summary

AMS is seeking a Principal Specialist – Talent Sourcing to lead strategic recruitment for Civil and Infrastructure Engineering roles. You will partner with recruiters and stakeholders to understand complex hiring needs, build networks, and drive proactive sourcing across channels.

You will leverage Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and data-driven insights to deliver high-quality shortlists and informed hiring decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in strategic sourcing for civil/infra engineering roles.
• Mastery of passive sourcing techniques and data-driven decision making.
• Fluency in English with professional communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder partnering.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with recruiters to deliver exceptional candidate experiences via strategic sourcing.
• Proactively source candidates using diverse channels for niche civil/infra roles.
• Develop sector-specific candidate networks and engage top talent.
• Manage job board advertising to attract compelling, accurate postings.
• Screen and assess candidates to determine fit and gather required information.
• Share market intelligence with recruiters to inform strategy and decisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying sourcing challenges and opportunities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ATS/CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Global, inclusive and innovative - welcome to AMS, where talent connects across cultures and backgrounds to shape the future of work.

We work with leading organisations to design and deliver talent strategies that bring together people, process, data and technology, helping millions of people find meaningful work every year. Our diverse, connected community collaborates to create results for clients and opportunities for our people to learn, grow and make an impact.

At AMS, we look for people who bring more than experience, and we welcome different perspectives and ways of thinking.

Your next opportunity shouldn’t depend on your last job title but on your skills.

At AMS, we focus on skills, potential and the ability to grow. We’re looking for a Principal Specialist – Talent Sourcing who is a true subject matter expert in proactive sourcing and brings experience in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering positions, while confidently partnering with stakeholders to understand even the most complex hiring needs.

Key Accountabilities

What you’ll do:

• Work with Recruiters to develop partnership and working relationship that deliver a great candidate and hiring manager experience via strategic sourcing support.
• Proactively source and identify candidates utilizing a broad range of channels and techniques (e.g. search engines, job board databases, social networking sites) for niche roles within Civil and Infrastructure Engineering.
• Develop own network of sector-specific candidates and utilize networking skills to engage with talented candidates (i.e. referrals from referrals, cold-calling, etc.)
• Manage job board advertising, ensuring adverts are compelling, accurate and positioned for maximum effectiveness.
• Screening and assessing candidates to determine suitability and obtain required information
• Leverage your market knowledge and the wider AMS network to propose creative sourcing solutions.
• Apply your stakeholder management and influencing skills to contribute to recruitment discussions and position yourself as a trusted sourcing advisor and thought leader.
• Deliver high‑quality, engaged candidate shortlists by using your assessment, data interpretation and recommendation skills to support informed hiring decisions.
• Use your insight‑gathering and feedback skills to share candidate and market intelligence with Recruiters, helping adapt and evolve recruitment strategies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying challenges and opportunities such as alternative locations, new talent pools or updated role requirements.

Skills & Requirements

• Demonstrated ability in strategic sourcing, with experience building sourcing plans for the Civil and Infrastructure Engineering positions.
• Mastery of passive sourcing techniques and tools such as Boolean search and LinkedIn Recruiter, among others, supported by data‑driven decision making.
• Fluency in English with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal contexts.
• Strength in relationship‑building and stakeholder partnering, enabling you to work independently and influence hiring outcomes.
• Ability to adapt sourcing strategies based on market trends and changing candidate behaviour, and to articulate insights with confidence.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced, demanding environment.
• Confidence using ATS, CRM systems and MS Office or similar tools to support efficient and impactful sourcing activity.

Why AMS?

At AMS, we come from every walk of life - and that’s what makes us unique. Our culture is open, inclusive and built on trust. We empower our people with the flexibility and autonomy to work in ways that bring out their best. We offer career opportunities in every direction you want to explore.

We offer

• Growth and development focused on your strengths
• The opportunity to develop a career within one of the world’s leading organisations specialising in talent and workforce solutions.
• A team that values being Passionate, Bold, and Authentic
• Supportive communities such as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Volunteer day - you getone additional paid day off each year to volunteerfor a cause that matters to you
• A competitive reward and benefits package*
• Flexibility in how and where you work*

*Details may vary slightly depending on your location, local labour law, etc.

Our statement

We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people with diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

If you require any accommodations or have any accessibility needs, please reach out via email [e-mail] or make a member of our Talent Acquisition team aware at any time.

We take pride in being Disability Confident. This helps to ensure that you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long- term health conditions, or are neurodiverse. You will be shortlisted based on minimum criteria for the role and will be offered support and/or adjustments for the recruitment process if you wish.

If you’re ready to bring your skills, curiosity, and passion, let’s explore what we can achieve together!