Senior Recruitment Officer - Construction | UAE

Cairo, Egypt

Leverage your technical leadership and join a well-established and renowned Emirati construction company, recognized for delivering complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider GCC region.

As Senior Recruitment Officeryou will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities for indirect manpower, ensuring the attraction, selection, and hiring of qualified talent in line with business requirements.

Key Accountabilities 

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment and executive headhunting activities for white-collar positions and, when required, selected blue-collar roles across corporate and project teams.
  • Source candidates through multiple recruitment channels, including job portals (LinkedIn, Naukrigulf, Indeed), referrals, databases, and walk-in applications.
  • Screen and assess CVs to ensure alignment with job requirements and organizational standards.
  • Conduct face-to-face and virtual interviews to evaluate candidates’ qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
  • Coordinate closely with line managers throughout the recruitment process, including interview scheduling, feedback collection, and candidate shortlisting.
  • Lead salary discussions and employment negotiations in line with company guidelines and budget approvals.
  • Manage pre-onboarding and onboarding activities, including document collection, verification, and coordination with relevant internal stakeholders.
  • Support HR management with ad hoc tasks related to performance management, HR administration, labor recruitment, and HR audits as required.
  • Maintain accurate recruitment records and reports to support workforce planning and management decision-making.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We Are Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Psychology, Human Resources, or any related field.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in recruitment and executive headhunting within construction companies.
  • Proven experience in white-collar recruitment and onboarding processes.
  • Strong communication, interviewing, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
  • Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
  • High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in recruitment platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Fluency in English.

Senior Recruitment Officer - Construction | UAE

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Senior Recruitment Officer - Construction | UAE

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