Recruitment Manager

Structure Tone Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Structure Tone Ireland, part of the STO Building Group, seeks a proactive Construction Recruiter to support talent acquisition in Dublin and across designated markets of Germany and Netherlands. You will identify, attract, assess, and hire construction professionals to support growth and project delivery.

You will partner with operational leaders, HR, and the Talent Acquisition team to deliver a consistent, high-quality recruiting experience and align with organizational talent needs across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of full-cycle recruitment in construction/engineering.
• Experience recruiting construction professionals in Ireland/Europe.
• Knowledge of Irish employment practices, GDPR compliance.
• Fluent in English; strong stakeholder management and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from intake to onboarding.
• Recruit for construction roles including project managers, site managers, estimators, engineers, and directors.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements and timelines.
• Develop targeted recruiting strategies based on role and market conditions.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the process.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Sourcing passive candidates

Communication

Relationship-building

English fluency

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking a proactive, relationship-driven Construction Recruiter to support talent acquisition efforts in Dublin, Ireland, and across designated markets of Germany and Netherlands. This individual will be responsible for identifying, attracting, assessing, and hiring high-quality construction professionals to support business growth and project delivery.

The ideal candidate combines construction industry knowledge with strong recruiting and sourcing capabilities. They understand the competitive construction talent market, know how to engage passive candidates, and can build meaningful relationships with hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

This role will partner closely with operational leaders, HR partners, and the broader Talent Acquisition team to deliver a consistent, high-quality recruiting experience while supporting the organization's talent needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from intake meetings and sourcing through interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination.
• Recruit for construction and construction-related positions, including project managers, site managers, quantity surveyors, estimators, engineers, project directors, and other technical and operational professionals.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand project requirements, workforce plans, technical qualifications, and business priorities.
• Develop targeted recruiting strategies based on role complexity, talent availability, market conditions, and hiring timelines.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.

Talent Sourcing and Market Development

• Proactively identify and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, industry associations, job boards, and other sourcing channels.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for current and anticipated construction hiring needs.
• Map the local construction market to identify target employers, relevant talent pools, and potential candidates.
• Build relationships with passive candidates, maintaining ongoing engagement with high-potential talent.
• Partner with fellow recruiters and sourcers to share qualified candidates, market intelligence, and sourcing strategies across the organization.
• Evaluate recruiting channels and sourcing effectiveness to improve candidate quality and hiring outcomes.
• Conduct structured intake meetings to establish clear role requirements, candidate profiles, compensation expectations, and recruitment timelines.
• Provide hiring managers with regular updates on candidate pipelines, market availability, compensation trends, and potential recruiting challenges.
• Advise stakeholders on candidate availability, competitive positioning, and realistic hiring expectations.
• Establish clear interview processes, timely feedback expectations, and consistent candidate evaluation practices.
• Challenge assumptions constructively and recommend alternative approaches when recruiting strategies are not producing the desired results.

Candidate Experience and Employer Brand

• Represent the organization professionally throughout the candidate journey.
• Deliver timely, transparent communication and ensure candidates understand the opportunity, expectations, and next steps.
• Develop compelling candidate presentations that communicate the organization's culture, projects, career opportunities, and value proposition.
• Maintain strong relationships with candidates who may be suitable for future opportunities.
• Support referral initiatives and other activities that strengthen the organization's ability to attract construction talent.

Recruiting Operations and Reporting

• Maintain accurate candidate, requisition, interview, and disposition information within the applicant tracking system.
• Monitor recruiting metrics, including time to fill, pipeline activity, interview conversion, offer acceptance, and candidate experience.
• Maintain disciplined follow-up with candidates and hiring managers to minimize delays and improve hiring outcomes.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable Irish employment legislation, GDPR, data protection requirements, and organizational policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in recruiting processes, technology adoption, reporting, and team collaboration.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Three or more years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably within construction, engineering, infrastructure, property development, or a related technical industry.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting construction professionals in Ireland or the broader European market.
• Strong understanding of construction roles, project delivery environments, and the skills required across project management, engineering, commercial, and site operations.
• Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates in competitive talent markets.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing and recruitment technologies.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.
• Familiarity with Irish employment practices, GDPR, and relevant recruitment compliance requirements.
• Professional fluency in English.

Core Competencies

• Construction Industry Knowledge: Understands construction organizations, project structures, technical positions, and talent requirements.
• Proactive Sourcing: Builds talent pipelines rather than relying exclusively on applicants.
• Consultative Partnership: Develops trusted relationships with hiring managers and provides actionable market insights.
• Results Orientation: Maintains accountability for recruiting activity, pipeline development, candidate quality, and hiring outcomes.
• Candidate Advocacy: Creates a professional, responsive, and engaging candidate experience.
• Collaboration: Shares talent, market intelligence, and best practices across the broader Talent Acquisition organization.
• Adaptability: Adjusts recruiting strategies to meet changing project demands and business priorities.
• Continuous Improvement: Uses data, technology, and feedback to improve recruiting effectiveness.

Measures of Success

• Achievement of agreed hiring targets and recruitment timelines.
• Quality and relevance of candidate pipelines and submissions.
• Proactive sourcing activity and development of qualified passive candidates.
• Hiring manager satisfaction and partnership effectiveness.
• Candidate experience and communication standards.
• Offer acceptance and successful placement outcomes.
• Accuracy and timeliness of applicant tracking system data.
• Contribution to referral hiring, talent sharing, and broader Talent Acquisition initiatives.

Our Approach to Talent Acquisition

The Construction Recruiter will contribute to a collaborative, enterprise-minded Talent Acquisition function that combines local market expertise with shared recruiting standards, technology, data, and best practices.

Disclaimer:

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics

We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.