Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Global engineering consultancy with genuine career growth opportunities
• Join a dynamic and high performing team in the Middle East
• Role to be based in Riyadh, KSA

About SJ

Surbana Jurong Group is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in Surbana Jurong and its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.

Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables.

The Role

SJ Group is currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for our Middle East region- a vibrant, strategically important market experiencing a rapid growth and expansion reflective of the opportunities and business potential across Infrastructure & Energy, Buildings & Cities, Integrated Solutions and Programme Management business lines.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for partnering with the Middle East organization to provide recruitment & talent strategy and related operations, managing the day-to-day delivery of all recruitment and talent activities including organizational resourcing needs analysis, recruitment market trends analysis, talent mapping, candidate selection and analysis of recruitment metrics.

This role is accountable for managing the day-to-day delivery of all recruitment activities including stakeholder management, candidate sourcing, interviews, reference checking, employment offers and other general recruitment services.

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

• 2+ years in the industry, ideally in a specialist Recruitment role (external or internal) within the professional services industry
• Ability to establish and maintain internal stakeholder relationships with a proven ability to develop and maintain trust
• Demonstrates a high level of skill in proactively searching and sourcing candidates using a combination of channels as per SJ’s sourcing framework;
• High level communication skills, including navigating and resolving complex commercial, technical and people matters
• Provide expert advice and demonstrate advanced skills in proactively managing the recruitment and selection activities of multiple roles within the assigned markets/projects
• Actively builds and maintains effective relationships internally and externally that contributes to strengthening the company and market brand.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, legislation, and market trends

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” link below and follow the prompts.

Wrap up

As an inclusive and growing organisation, SJ is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and thought leaders.

We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.

All recruitment activities go through our internal Talent Acquisition Team and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input.

Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

**Only shortlisted candidates will be notified**