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  • Date posted

    September 25, 2026

  • Closing date

    December 24, 2026

  • Location

    Dartford

  • Salary

    £28,000 - £38,000 /year

  • Career level

    Mid Level

  • Qualification

    Relevant educational or vocational background

  • Experience

    2 – 4 Years

Description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Talent Acquisition Operations Coordinator to join their project team in Dartford delivering critical civil and building infrastructure. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

Talent Acquisition Operations Coordinator

Position Overview & Key Facts

  • Employer: Laing O’Rourke
  • Vacancy Requisition ID: 8570
  • Project / Base Location: Bridge Place 1 or 2, Dartford, DA2 6SN, United Kingdom
  • Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
  • Target Experience: 2 – 4 Years
  • Compensation Benchmark: £28,000 – £38,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
  • Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers

Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

  • Coordinate candidate communications, interview scheduling, and diary management to deliver an excellent candidate experience. •    Support recruitment processes including job advertising, requisition administration, approval tracking, and allocation updates. •    Maintain accurate recruitment records and data, ensuring system information remains reliable and up to date. •    Assist with reporting, data analysis, and operational insights to support informed decision-making. •    Contribute to recruitment marketing, talent community activities, employee referral administration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with project leadership and business unit directors to drive human resources strategy, talent acquisition, and workforce planning.
  • Oversee employee relations, performance management, succession planning, and organizational development across project hubs.
  • Coordinate end-to-end recruitment campaigns for specialist engineering, commercial, and operational vacancies.
  • Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives, employee engagement, and mental health & wellbeing programs.
  • Ensure consistent application of UK employment law, company HR policies, and fair workplace practices.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

  • Experience in Talent Acquisition, recruitment operations, HR operations, People Services, or a similar operational environment. •    Strong coordination and administration skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. •    Confidence using technology, digital systems, and reporting tools, with experience of recruitment platforms considered advantageous. •    Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a customer-focused mindset. •    A proactive and organised approach, with a commitment to accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Desirable Experience
  • While not essential, the following experience would help you succeed and broaden your impact in this role. We encourage applications from people with transferable skills and varied career backgrounds, even if you do not meet every requirement.
  • Experience coordinating interviews, candidate engagement activities, or recruitment administration. •    Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), CRM platforms, or recruitment technology tools. •    Experience working with recruitment reporting, data analysis, and data quality management. •    Exposure to talent pooling, recruitment marketing, or employee referral programmes. •    Interest in emerging technologies, automation, AI, and digital innovation within recruitment.
  • Degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or CIPD Level 5 / Level 7 qualification.

What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)

  • Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
  • Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
  • Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
  • Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus

Laing O’Rourke Health & Safety (HSE) Infrastructure Delivery Project Coordination Continuous Improvement Client Stakeholder Engagement Commercial Awareness

Apply Directly for this Opportunity

This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.

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