At a Glance
- Tasks: Support UK Strategic Programmes leaders with hands-on HR guidance and effective people management.
- Company: Join Laing O'Rourke, a leading international engineering and construction company.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a commitment to accessibility and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in HR while working on exciting infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification and experience in HR roles.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Provide hands‑on HR support and guidance to UK Strategic Programmes leaders, ensuring effective people management aligned to business goals. This role supports workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, and day‑to‑day HR operations, while coordinating key people processes and maintaining accurate employee data. It also contributes to talent development, organisational change, and the delivery of HR policies and best practice across the business.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent HR qualification
- Proven experience in an HR generalist or HR advisory role
- Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience supporting recruitment and workforce planning activities
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong analytical skills with experience using HR systems (e.g. SuccessFactors) and data reporting
- Effective communication and coaching skills to support and influence managers
- Experience in a fast‑paced, project‑based or matrix environment (desirable)
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.
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People Partner _ Strategic Programmes employer: Laing O'Rourke
At Laing O'Rourke, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Located in the heart of the UK, we provide our team with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge infrastructure projects while enjoying a range of benefits designed to enhance work-life balance and career progression.
