Senior Recruitment Business Partner - Global Studios

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 23,500 employees operate across over 70 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

Role description

We are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner to support recruitment across Egis UK & Ireland, with a focus on design-led, architecture, creative technical and built environment talent.

This role will deliver the full recruitment service across specialist and project-led hiring, partnering closely with hiring managers, senior stakeholders and HR teams. You will support local UK & Ireland recruitment needs while also contributing to international hiring, talent mapping and global pipeline development where required.

The successful candidate will understand how to recruit talent in environments where creativity, technical capability, client delivery, portfolios, project deadlines and stakeholder confidence all matter. Direct architecture recruitment experience would be highly advantageous, but we are also open to candidates from parallel sectors such as design, interiors, creative production, spatial design, workplace design, urban design, landscape architecture, engineering design, property, development or built environment consultancy.

Responsibilities

· Manage end-to-end recruitment across specialist design, architecture, creative technical and built environment roles, ensuring a strong candidate and hiring manager experience

· Partner with hiring managers, senior stakeholders and HR teams to understand current and future hiring needs and agree clear recruitment plans

· Source, engage and pipeline passive talent through direct sourcing, LinkedIn Recruiter, market mapping, referrals, industry networks and relevant events

· Use market insight, salary intelligence and competitor mapping to advise stakeholders, shape attraction strategies and support hiring decisions

· Maintain accurate recruitment data, ensure compliance with recruitment processes and contribute to employer brand, attraction and continuous improvement activity

Requirements

Essential

· Experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, gained in-house, agency-side or within a blended recruitment model

· Experience recruiting specialist, project-led or hard-to-find talent across a relevant sector such as design, architecture, creative, technical, built environment, property, engineering, consultancy or professional services

· Strong sourcing capability, including direct sourcing, talent mapping, passive candidate engagement and building future talent pipelines

· Ability to build credible relationships with hiring managers, senior stakeholders and HR teams, with the confidence to advise and challenge where needed

· Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies, priorities and stakeholders while maintaining quality, pace and attention to detail

Desired

· Experience recruiting within architecture, interiors, workplace design, urban design, master planning, landscape architecture, creative production, engineering design or built environment consultancy

· Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, sourcing tools and recruitment data to support hiring activity

· Understanding of recruitment compliance, data accuracy and best practice hiring processes

· International sourcing or experience supporting hiring across more than one country or region

· HR exposure, particularly around workforce planning, offer management, compliance or stakeholder partnering

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.