Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - Site based

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and project management firm is seeking a Senior Recruitment Partner for the NEOM project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves executing the recruitment strategy, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring effective recruitment delivery for transformative infrastructure programs. Candidates should bring over 8 years of experience in recruitment, particularly in large-scale projects, along with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave

Medical and life insurance cover

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual flight allowance

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant work experience in recruitment for large-scale programs.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and trends.
• Experience managing sensitive data with effective reporting.

Responsibilities

• Execute recruitment activities focusing on NEOM site-based positions.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract global talent.
• Manage recruitment from sourcing to onboarding.

Skills

Recruitment best practices

Stakeholder management

Data management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Postgraduate HR Qualification (SHRM, CIPD)

Tools

Recruitment software systems

Job description

Job Description

Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

At AtkinsRéalis, we are a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. Our mission is to connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Alongside our industry partners and clients, our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we strive to create a positive impact on the world.

With a strong presence in the Middle East, we have built deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We align with their goals and long-term ambitions, working together to create infrastructure that supports sustainable development, healthy living, and vibrant communities.

We are seeking a Senior Recruitment Partner to join our team and support the Giga project, NEOM The Line. This role will be based on the NEOM Site, where you will interact directly with key stakeholders and contribute to the recruitment delivery for this landmark program.

Responsibilities

Recruitment Delivery

• Executing recruitment activities for positions assigned to AtkinsRéalis by the Talent Acquisition Lead
• Supporting the development and implementation of recruitment strategies, processes, and best practices to ensure that the program attracts top global talent.
• Managing the recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring alignment with Program SLAs.
• Contributing to the creation of reporting models and metrics that track recruitment performance against Program SLAs.
• Hands‑on recruitment, focusing on filling vacancies for NEOM site‑based positions.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Participating in regular recruitment update calls with key members of THE LINE management team, providing insights into recruitment progress and challenges.
• Collaborating with program management to address recruitment‑related issues and promote a strong talent agenda across the Program.
• Acting as a key point of contact for both DP management and Program management, ensuring a “best for program” approach is maintained.
• Engaging in weekly recruitment update calls with KSA and UK stakeholders.

Team Collaboration

• Working closely with a team of recruitment professionals across MEA and the UK to ensure effective recruitment delivery.
• Providing support and guidance to the team, ensuring that activities are aligned with the Program's goals.
• Collaborating with the broader Middle East‑based recruitment team for additional support on KSA‑based roles.

Strategic Support

• Contributing to the strategic direction of THE LINE’s Talent Acquisition function during discussions and meetings with the TA Leadership Team.

What we're looking for

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of relevant work experience, particularly in delivering recruitment for geographically diverse and large‑scale programs.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, processes, and current trends, with extensive experience in recruitment delivery.
• Experience in managing large volumes of sensitive data and in recruitment reporting and analysis.
• Demonstrable experience in recruitment delivery for mega‑projects within the Civil Engineering / Construction industry is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in technology and recruitment software systems to ensure efficient recruitment operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related field is preferred but not essential.

Postgraduate HR Qualification (SHRM, CIPD, etc.) is preferred but not essential.

Rewards And Benefits

• A competitive salary
• 22 days annual leave
• Medical and life insurance cover.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.
• Employee Wellbeing Programme

Why choose AtkinsRéalis

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health and safety become our top priority.

Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.

Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.

EEO Statement

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We Pursue This Commitment By

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

Commitment to Diversity

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.