About this role
Reporting to the GSSC Talent Acquisition Lead, with an operational link to the UK&I Talent Acquisition team, the Talent Sourcing Partner will provide dedicated sourcing, headhunting, market mapping and candidate identification support across UK&I recruitment activity.
The role is designed to support all UK&I business lines, flexing across different markets depending on recruitment demand and business priority. This may include Transport, O&M, Water, Nuclear, Defence, Architecture, PMCM, Commercial, Engineering, Aviation, Buildings, Early Careers and Ireland. While the role is generalist in coverage, it may develop specialist knowledge in priority markets where demand, scarcity or growth requires deeper sourcing focus.
This role is part of the proposed UK&I hybrid Talent Acquisition operating model. The Talent Sourcing Partner will operate from GSSC India and support in-country Talent Acquisition Partners and Senior Talent Acquisition Partners by building candidate pipelines, identifying passive talent, creating market maps, maintaining talent communities and supporting hard-to-fill recruitment campaigns.
The Talent Sourcing Partner will help move UK&I Talent Acquisition away from reactive requisition-by-requisition recruitment towards proactive talent supply, supporting growth, future capability and delivery resilience.
Key Accountabilities
Support sourcing activity across all UK&I business lines, flexing between markets based on recruitment demand and business priorityBuild specialist market knowledge in priority areas where required, such as Nuclear, Water, Transport, O&M, Architecture, PMCM, Ireland or Early CareersPartner with UK&I Talent Acquisition Partners and Senior Talent Acquisition Partners to understand role requirements, target skills, locations, salary ranges, competitor markets and sourcing prioritiesBuild candidate longlists for live vacancies and future pipeline requirements across specialist, operational, technical, commercial and project-led roles • Conduct market mapping to identify target companies, competitor organisations, project teams, skill clusters and passive candidate poolsUse LinkedIn Recruiter, SmartRecruiters, job boards, professional networks and agreed sourcing tools to identify and engage potential candidatesBuild and maintain LinkedIn projects and SmartRecruiters talent pools for agreed UK&I skill communitiesSupport direct sourcing and headhunting activity, including candidate identification, initial outreach, follow-up messaging and early engagement where agreedSearch SmartRecruiters for previous applicants, silver medallists and candidates who may be suitable for future opportunitiesProduce structured sourcing summaries for TA Partners, including candidate availability, location, salary indicators, notice periods, key skills and suitability notes where availableRank candidates against agreed criteria and flag high-priority candidates to the relevant TA PartnerMaintain accurate sourcing activity, candidate notes and pipeline data in SmartRecruiters, LinkedIn Recruiter and agreed tracking toolsTrack candidate engagement, response rates, source effectiveness and market intelligence to support recruitment planning and reportingSupport proactive pipeline building for future demand, bids, project mobilisation and recurring skill gapsMaintain talent communities for priority markets, including but not limited to Transport, O&M, Water, Nuclear, Defence, Architecture, PMCM, Commercial, Engineering Design, Digital / BIM, Aviation, Buildings, Early Careers and IrelandProvide market insight to UK&I TA Partners, including competitor hiring trends, candidate availability, location challenges and salary pressure where identified through sourcing activity Support sourcing activity across all UK&I business lines, flexing between markets based on recruitment demand and business priorityBuild specialist market knowledge in priority areas where required, such as Nuclear, Water, Transport, O&M, Architecture, PMCM, Ireland or Early CareersPartner with UK&I Talent Acquisition Partners and Senior Talent Acquisition Partners to understand role requirements, target skills, locations, salary ranges, competitor markets and sourcing prioritiesBuild candidate longlists for live vacancies and future pipeline requirements across specialist, operational, technical, commercial and project-led rolesConduct market mapping to identify target companies, competitor organisations, project teams, skill clusters and passive candidate poolsUse LinkedIn Recruiter, SmartRecruiters, job boards, professional networks and agreed sourcing tools to identify and engage potential candidatesBuild and maintain LinkedIn projects and SmartRecruiters talent pools for agreed UK&I skill communitiesSupport direct sourcing and headhunting activity, including candidate identification, initial outreach, follow-up messaging and early engagement where agreedSearch SmartRecruiters for previous applicants, silver medallists and candidates who may be suitable for future opportunitiesProduce structured sourcing summaries for TA Partners, including candidate availability, location, salary indicators, notice periods, key skills and suitability notes where availableRank candidates against agreed criteria and flag high-priority candidates to the relevant TA PartnerMaintain accurate sourcing activity, candidate notes and pipeline data in SmartRecruiters, LinkedIn Recruiter and agreed tracking toolsTrack candidate engagement, response rates, source effectiveness and market intelligence to support recruitment planning and reportingSupport proactive pipeline building for future demand, bids, project mobilisation and recurring skill gapsMaintain talent communities for priority markets, including but not limited to Transport, O&M, Water, Nuclear, Defence, Architecture, PMCM, Commercial, Engineering Design, Digital / BIM, Aviation, Buildings, Early Careers and IrelandProvide market insight to UK&I TA Partners, including competitor hiring trends, candidate availability, location challenges and salary pressure where identified through sourcing activitySupport recruitment campaigns by building targeted talent pools and identifying relevant candidate communities ahead of live hiring demandWork closely with GSSC coordination and reporting colleagues to ensure smooth handoffs, accurate data and consistent candidate trackingSupport inclusive sourcing practices by identifying diverse routes to market, broadening candidate pools and reducing over-reliance on the same sourcesUse AI-enabled tools, search techniques and sourcing technology responsibly to improve search quality, speed and candidate identificationMaintain high standards of candidate confidentiality, data accuracy and professional conduct at all timesSkills & Expertise
Strong talent sourcing, research, headhunting or recruitment experience, ideally gained within engineering, infrastructure, construction, consulting, operations, energy, utilities, architecture, project management or similar technical marketsStrong experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, talent mapping and candidate identification techniquesAbility to flex across different business lines and role types while developing deeper market expertise in priority skill areasAbility to understand technical role requirements and translate them into effective search strategiesExperience building candidate longlists, market maps, talent pools and sourcing reportsStrong written communication skills, with the ability to create professional candidate outreach messagesGood understanding of passive candidate engagement and early-stage candidate qualificationStrong data discipline, with experience maintaining accurate candidate records and sourcing activityAbility to work with stakeholders across different countries, time zones and business areasGood understanding of candidate experience and the importance of timely, professional communicationComfortable using recruitment systems, spreadsheets, dashboards and sourcing toolsAbility to manage multiple sourcing campaigns at the same time while maintaining quality and accuracyBehavioural Competencies
Curious and research-led, with a strong interest in understanding talent markets and candidate behaviourProactive and persistent, able to identify candidates beyond active applicantsStrong attention to detail, particularly when managing candidate information, search criteria and market data Collaborative, working closely with UK&I TA Partners, Senior TA Partners, GSSC colleagues and wider HR teamsCommercially aware, understanding that recruitment supports project delivery, mobilisation and business growthCandidate-focused, with a professional and respectful approach to outreach and engagementOrganised and able to prioritise across multiple searches, deadlines and business areasConfident communicator, able to provide clear sourcing updates and market insightAdaptable and resilient, comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environmentActs with discretion, confidentiality and professionalism at all times Essential
Proven experience in a Talent Sourcing Partner, Researcher, Recruiter, Recruitment Resourcer, Talent Acquisition Specialist or similar sourcing-focused roleExperience sourcing passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter or similar platformsExperience using Boolean search techniques and building targeted candidate searchesExperience creating candidate longlists, talent pools or market mapsStrong written and verbal English communication skillsStrong system discipline and attention to detailAbility to work in partnership with recruiters or Talent Acquisition Partners in another country or regionAbility to support multiple business areas and adapt sourcing approach based on role type, market and priorityDesirable
Experience sourcing for UK or Ireland marketsExperience recruiting or sourcing in engineering, infrastructure, construction, transport, O&M, water, nuclear, defence, architecture, commercial or project management marketsSmartRecruiters experienceExperience using AI sourcing tools, candidate matching tools or recruitment automationExperience supporting talent communities or proactive pipeline buildingExperience producing sourcing insight, competitor maps or market intelligence reports 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.