Hr Manager

HR Manager - Engineering, Construction & Infrastructure
65,000 - 75,000+ (DOE) + Benefits
Hybrid Working Available

A growing engineering and project delivery organisation is seeking an experienced HR Manager to take ownership of its people function and support a workforce operating across both office and site-based environments.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a hands-on HR leadership role offering significant autonomy and influence within a commercially focused business delivering projects across energy, infrastructure, industrial and engineering sectors.

We're looking for a confident and pragmatic HR professional who understands the realities of project-driven businesses, can build credibility with operational teams and senior leaders alike, and enjoys balancing strategic priorities with practical day-to-day HR delivery.

The Role

As HR Manager, you will lead the HR function and oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, supporting both office and project-based teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, developing and managing the HR team, setting clear expectations and driving accountability for delivery.
• Providing expert guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance and performance management processes.
• Partnering with project and operational leaders on workforce planning and resource requirements.
• Designing, implementing and embedding practical HR policies and procedures that support operational delivery while maintaining compliance.
• Managing recruitment and resourcing activities across office and site-based functions.
• Supporting pay, terms and conditions matters for a diverse operational workforce.
• Driving employee engagement, retention and culture initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with operational and safety teams on people-related compliance matters.
• Ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Producing HR metrics, workforce reporting and management information for senior leadership.

Essential Requirements:

An experienced HR professional who is comfortable operating within a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.

Experience will include:

• Previous HR management experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure, utilities, energy, manufacturing or another project-led environment.
• A genuine understanding of site culture, project pressures and operational workforces.
• Strong employee relations experience with the confidence to handle sensitive and potentially complex people matters professionally and fairly.
• Experience leading and developing HR teams, delegating effectively and driving accountability.
• Demonstrable experience developing and embedding HR policies and procedures within an operational business.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage effectively from frontline operatives through to senior leadership.
• A confident and assertive communication style, capable of challenging constructively and influencing stakeholders when required.
• A practical, commercially focused and solutions-oriented approach to HR.

Desirable Experience:

• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience supporting a site-based, mobile or project-driven workforce.
• Knowledge of NAECI or similar engineering construction employment frameworks.
• Experience working within major infrastructure, industrial, energy or engineering project environments.

What's On Offer

• Full ownership of the HR function.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and business decision-making.
• Opportunity to shape HR processes, culture and workforce strategy.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career development within a successful and growing organisation.

If you're an experienced HR Manager looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact across both operational and strategic HR activities, we'd love to hear from you.

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