Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist / Senior Recruiter - Engineering

Alexander Mann Solutions (HK) Limited; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist / Senior Recruiter – Engineering for a 6‑month day-rate contract in London, with hybrid working and 2 days on site. You will own end‑to‑end recruitment, focusing on targeted sourcing and data‑driven insights to secure top engineering talent.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, promote inclusive hiring, and mentor junior team members while delivering a high‑touch candidate experience and maintaining ATS data integrity.

Qualifications

• Extensive full-cycle recruitment experience, especially in engineering/technical sectors.
• Strong ability to map talent and engage passive candidates.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and hiring managers.
• Advocates for inclusive hiring practices and diverse pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead full life cycle recruiting from briefing to onboarding.
• Develop and execute advanced sourcing strategies to build diverse pipelines.
• Provide data-informed market insights to senior stakeholders.
• Act as a strategic advisor on recruitment and market trends.
• Champion diversity and inclusion throughout the process.
• Maintain high-touch, candidate-centric experience across stakeholders.
• Ensure data integrity and reporting in the ATS.

Skills

Full life cycle recruiting

Engineering recruitment

Stakeholder management

Diversity & inclusion

Sourcing strategies

Job description

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally.

At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning.

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future‑ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever‑evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist / Senior Recruiter - Engineering for a 6 Month Day Rate Contract based in London, hybrid working. 2 days per week on site.

Job Description - The Role

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist / Senior Recruiter at Arup, you will have a direct impact on the business by delivering top talent to the firm. As a key member of the team, you'll manage strategic recruitment responsibilities, a typical day might include developing targeted sourcing strategies for volume and niche positions, providing data driven market insights to senior stakeholders, leading confidential executive searches, and mentoring junior team members. You will be empowered to own your markets and provide subject matter expertise.

What you’ll do:

• Lead full life cycle recruiting from strategic briefing and market analysis to onboarding, while ensuring alignment with business priorities and operational hiring needs.
• Develop and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies by leveraging market intelligence, talent mapping, and direct outreach to build diverse pipelines and attract top‑tier talent.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders and hiring managers, providing data‑informed insights on market trends, talent availability, and recruitment strategies.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the recruitment process, proactively attracting candidates from varied backgrounds to foster an inclusive workforce that reflects Arup’s values.
• Deliver a high-touch, candidate‑centric experience, managing communications and queries across internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring a seamless journey from application to offer.
• Support data integrity, compliance, and reporting by keeping our applicant tracking system updated live.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with HR Business Partners and global teams, including Rewards, Mobility, EDI, and Operations, to understand talent needs, drive process improvements, and maintain compliance and reporting standards.

The skills you’ll need:

• Extensive experience in full-cycle recruitment, ideally within engineering, construction, or technical sectors with expertise in direct sourcing, market mapping, and engaging passive candidates.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
• Ability to prioritise while managing an average of 20 - 25 requisitions across multiple locations and multiple subject areas.
• Passionate about inclusive hiring practices, with a history of building diverse teams and driving change.

About the client

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup’s internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross‑cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.

AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.