Senior People Business Partner

Jane Gorse Recruitment Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A brilliant opportunity for a Senior People Business Partner to lead strategic HR initiatives in a growing construction and engineering company. This role involves national mobility, providing comprehensive HR support and driving transformational projects to enhance organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience, particularly in vital transformation areas, and is motivated to make a significant impact within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive day rate or salary package

Hybrid working model

Opportunity for temp-to-perm

Qualifications

• Strong HR experience in a construction or engineering environment.
• Experience delivering HR transformation projects.
• Ability to support teams across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted senior HR partner to business leaders.
• Lead HR integration of a Shared Services model.
• Champion employee engagement and uphold HR best practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Self-motivated

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent

Job description

A brilliant opportunity has arisen for a Senior People Business Partner the role is offered on a 6 month contract with a perm opportunity. The role reports into the Head of People

About the Role

My client is a leading name in the construction and engineering sector, is seeking an experienced Senior People Business Partner to play a vital role in shaping and implementing strategic HR initiatives across our dynamic and fast-paced organisation. This is a mobile role with national coverage and a strong regional focus, requiring flexibility, autonomy, and a hands-on approach.
This role is ideal for a seasoned HR professional who thrives in operational and strategic environments and has experience leading HR change projects, ideally within the construction, engineering, or technical industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted senior HR partner to business leaders across multiple regions, covering a workforce of approximately 300 employees.
• Lead the implementation and integration of a Shared Services HR model to streamline and modernise HR operations.
• Provide full-spectrum HR support including employee relations, performance management, talent development, workforce planning, and succession management.
• Deputise for the People Manager as required, including management of the broader HR function in their absence.
• Support and coach managers to develop leadership capability and promote a high-performance culture.
• Drive consistency in HR policy and practice across mobile and office-based teams.
• Champion employee engagement and act as an advocate for the busihness values and inclusive culture.
• Conduct regular site visits across Heathrow, Central London, Southampton, and Wales to maintain strong employee and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure legal compliance and uphold best practices in HR policies and employment law.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the broader People Strategy.

Key Requirements

• CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong HR experience in a construction, engineering, or similar high-paced technical environment - essential
• Proven background in delivering HR transformation projects such as Shared Services model implementation
• Comfortable with a mobile, field-based role and regular travel across multiple UK locations
• Able to attend weekly Friday meetings at our Kent head office
• Strong generalist HR experience with ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
• Experience managing or supporting teams of 250+ staff across multiple locations
• Demonstrated ability to act as Deputy/Second-in-Command to HR leadership
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and highly organised
• Valid UK driving licence and access to vehicle for travel

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a market-leading, growing business
• Competitive day rate or salary package (based on experience)
• Temp-to-perm potential for the right candidate
• Hybrid working model with support for flexible working
• A chance to make a real impact and shape HR delivery in a transforming business

Location: Mobile role covering Heathrow, Central London, Southampton, and Wales

Working Pattern:

• Field-based across designated regions
• Attendance required at Head Office in Kent every Friday
• Hybrid flexibility: home working available for a few days per week