Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Construction & Civil

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Gallagher Limited is a leading UK-based Civil Engineering & Tunnelling subcontractor seeking a Senior Resourcer to identify, attract, and engage top talent across construction sectors in the UK. You will collaborate with Recruitment Consultants and Hiring Managers to deliver high-quality candidate pipelines and support ongoing growth.

This role requires proven sourcing and headhunting skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience as a Resourcer or Talent Acquisition specialist.
• Strong candidate sourcing and headhunting experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a target-driven environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Source, identify, and attract high-calibre candidates through job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.
• Conduct candidate screenings, interviews, and assessments to evaluate suitability for vacancies.
• Build and maintain strong talent pools for current and future hiring requirements.
• Develop and manage candidate relationships, ensuring an exceptional recruitment experience.
• Create engaging job advertisements and candidate marketing campaigns.
• Maintain accurate records within the recruitment CRM/ATS system.
• Support recruiters and managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Keep up to date with market trends and candidate availability.
• Contribute ideas to improve sourcing strategies and recruitment processes.

Skills

Proven experience

Sourcing/headhunting

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

CRM/ATS

Job boards

Job description

Joseph Gallagher Limited is a leading UK-based Civil Engineering & Tunnelling subcontractor seeking a Senior Resourcer to identify, attract, and engage top talent across construction sectors in the UK. You will collaborate with Recruitment Consultants and Hiring Managers to deliver high-quality candidate pipelines and support ongoing growth.

This role requires proven sourcing and headhunting skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced