Talent Delivery & Recruitment Manager

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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This is not your average recruitment management role. You will be leading a large, talented team of recruitment specialists, owning the delivery of high-volume hiring across some of the most ambitious construction supervision projects in the Middle East. You will be the driving force behind a function that is critical to project success and you will have the autonomy, support, and resources to do it your way.

If you are someone who leads from the front, builds trusted relationships with ease, and never misses a deadline, this role was made for you.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading Your Team

Manage, coach, and inspire a large team of senior recruitment specialists

Drive individual and team performance through clear KPIs, regular reviews, and a culture of accountability

Develop your team's capabilities, creating clear pathways for growth and progression

Oversee workload distribution to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all requisitions

Owning Recruitment Delivery

Take full ownership of end-to-end high-volume recruitment for construction supervision and technical engineering roles

Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies across job boards, social media, ATS platforms, and professional networks

Lead proactive talent mapping and pipeline building to stay ahead of business demand

Ensure the team consistently hits deadlines without compromising on quality

Driving Performance & Metrics

Define and monitor team-wide KPIs and recruitment metrics, maintaining full visibility of delivery performance

Produce insightful reports for the Head of Talent Acquisition MEA on pipeline health, time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, and more

Identify performance gaps early and implement swift, effective solutions

Champion data integrity across all ATS and recruitment reporting system

Essential

Proven experience leading and managing large recruitment teams within a consultancy or RPO environment

Extensive background in high-volume recruitment, ideally within construction, engineering, or technical disciplines

Demonstrable track record of managing KPIs, metrics, and performance reporting

Strong familiarity with the Middle East recruitment market and regional hiring practices

A client-centric mindset with experience managing senior stakeholder relationships

Proven ability to deliver against tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Proficiency with ATS platforms and data-driven recruitment tools

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Desirable

CIPD qualification or equivalent HR/Recruitment certification

Experience working on major infrastructure or construction programmes in the Middle East

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, and service recognition awards.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.