Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role

DG Jones and Partners is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role focuses on managing the end-to-end recruitment process for engineering and construction consultancy positions. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in talent acquisition, specifically within engineering consultancy or recruitment agencies specializing in engineering and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete recruitment cycle for engineering and construction consultancy roles.
• Source, screen, interview, and shortlist qualified candidates.
• Recruit technical professionals, including Civil Engineers, MEP Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Planning Engineers.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, various job boards, ATS platforms, and Boolean search techniques to identify potential candidates.
• Develop talent pipelines and maintain comprehensive candidate databases.
• Coordinate interview schedules, offer processes, and onboarding activities for new hires.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand specific technical requirements for each position.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 3–5 years of recruitment experience.
• Prior experience in engineering consultancy or an engineering-focused recruitment agency.
• Strong knowledge of the Saudi Arabian engineering and construction recruitment market.
• Proficiency in using LinkedIn Recruiter, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and various candidate sourcing tools.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective negotiation abilities.
• Proven stakeholder management skills.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a professional consultancy environment. The role involves working collaboratively with internal teams and external candidates to meet recruitment objectives.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.