Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies.
We have big ambitions for the future, and we’d love for you to be part of it as we continue to grow.
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and driven Internal Recruiter to join our existing recruitment team to support candidate resourcing within Waterman Aspen. This role will focus on sourcing high-quality contract and permanent candidates across engineering and infrastructure disciplines, with a particular emphasis on the Highway & Civil Engineering sectors. You’ll play a key role in providing candidates and supporting hiring managers in securing the right people for a wide range of projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and attract candidates for both contract and permanent roles across engineering disciplines
- Deliver end-to-end candidate resourcing, from initial outreach through to shortlist submission
- Use a variety of sourcing techniques including Boolean searches, job boards, LinkedIn and headhunting
- Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and project needs
- Conduct initial interviews with candidates and assess suitability against requirements
- Manage candidate relationships and provide a high-quality candidate experience
Skills & Experience Required
- Minimum 2 years’ experience within agency/consultancy recruitment
- Strong understanding of Boolean searching and Job boards
- Experience sourcing for contract or permanent roles
- Confident in candidate engagement
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Organised with the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously
Desirable Experience
- Familiarity with civil engineering sector
- Experience with both contract and perm recruitment
You’ll get this and so much more:
- Office in the heart of Chelmsford with parking provided
- Hybrid working environment (3 days in office Tues/Weds/Thurs)
- 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more)
- Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits via portal
- 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community
