Strategic Recruiter – Construction & Utilities (Ireland)

GMC Utilities Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GMC Utilities Group in Ireland is seeking a Recruiter to join the HR and Recruitment team. This office-based role supports recruitment across the business, from briefing to offer, helping GMC attract high-quality candidates for technical and operational roles.

You will source candidates, screen applications, coordinate interviews and build talent pipelines, working closely with hiring managers to understand requirements and ensure a smooth onboarding process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's recruitment experience in Ireland's construction, civil engineering or utilities sector.
• Experience in recruitment agencies, preferably in construction or civil engineering recruitment.
• Strong understanding of the Irish construction recruitment market.
• Experience managing full lifecycle across multiple vacancies.
• Proven ability to source passive candidates and build talent pipelines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS (Bullhorn preferred).
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Full driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment process for assigned vacancies from initial briefing through to offer.
• Liaise with hiring managers to understand hiring requirements and recruitment priorities.
• Source, attract and engage candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, networking and direct sourcing.
• Screen applications, conduct screening calls and coordinate interview schedules.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for key operational, engineering and support roles.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external recruitment agencies, ensuring effective communication, timely feedback and a high standard of candidate delivery.
• Monitor recruitment agency performance and ensure compliance with GMC Utilities Group recruitment processes.
• Deliver an excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Support employer branding initiatives, recruitment campaigns and careers events.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and ensure data is up to date within the Applicant Tracking System.
• Support onboarding activities to ensure a positive start for new employees.
• Ensure recruitment activities are carried out in line with company policies and Irish employment legislation.

Skills

Recruitment

Candidate sourcing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Tools

Bullhorn

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

GMC Utilities Group in Ireland is seeking a Recruiter to join the HR and Recruitment team. This office-based role supports recruitment across the business, from briefing to offer, helping GMC attract high-quality candidates for technical and operational roles.

You will source candidates, screen applications, coordinate interviews and build talent pipelines, working closely with hiring managers to understand requirements and ensure a smooth onboarding process.