Head of Talent Acquisition – Construction Division

Head of Talent Acquisition – Construction Division

Location: Dubai, UAE
Reporting to: Director – Human Resources

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Talent Acquisition to lead the recruitment function for our Construction Division. The ideal candidate will bring a fresh, innovative approach to talent sourcing, capable of breaking traditional industry boundaries. This role requires a balance between strategic workforce planning and hands-on recruitment leadership, with a strong focus on building diverse and high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, design, and implement the overall talent acquisition strategy for the Construction Division.
• Drive cross-sector hiring by sourcing high-potential talent from industries such as oil & gas, manufacturing, real estate, and engineering consulting.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical roles across engineering, project management, and leadership functions.
• Partner with business leaders to understand future workforce needs and create succession and leadership development pipelines.
• Foster diversity and inclusion within hiring practices, promoting gender diversity in leadership and technical roles.
• Establish strong relationships with external recruitment partners, consultants, and professional networks to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates.
• Leverage data and analytics to track recruitment metrics, optimize performance, and present insights to senior management.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the HR Director and leadership team on talent market trends and workforce planning.
• Ensure all recruitment activities align with company culture, values, and long-term business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 12–15 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with significant exposure to the construction industry or related sectors.
• Proven success in cross-industry recruitment (especially from oil & gas, manufacturing, real estate, or consulting sectors).
• Strong understanding of engineering and project management roles within large-scale construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute strategic workforce planning and succession programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Agile, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to challenge traditional hiring norms.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply (though not mandatory).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED30,000.00 - AED35,000.00 per month