Laing O'Rourke

About the Company

Laing O’Rourke is an international engineering enterprise, with operations in Europe, Australia and the Middle East.

Our purpose is to push the boundaries of what's possible in service of humanity. Together, with our values of care, integrity and courage, this is what makes us unique.

We have a strong culture which stems from our family ownership and a passion to deliver projects that improve the lives of the communities they serve.

Across our global business, we continue to build a reputation of adapting our business model to help our clients achieve their desired outcomes with certainty.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Laing O'Rourke

Job Title

Early Talent Recruiter

Job Description

Job title: Early Talent Recruiter Role Summary: Lead end‑to‑end recruitment of apprentices, graduates, and early talent, ensuring smooth processes, efficient stakeholder engagement, and an outstanding candidate experience while upholding diversity and inclusion principles. Expectations: - Deliver timely placement of qualified early‑talent hires. - Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date data in the ATS. - Communicate proactively with candidates and business stakeholders. - Continuous improvement of recruitment metrics and processes. Key Responsibilities: - Plan, launch, and manage early‑talent recruitment campaigns across digital and virtual channels. - Review applications, screen candidates, and keep precise records in the ATS. - Provide clear updates and guidance to candidates and stakeholders throughout the recruitment journey. - Champion candidate experience, tracking progression and ensuring seamless communication. - Support the recruitment team with administrative duties and reporting. - Embed diversity and inclusion across all steps of the recruitment process. - Analyse recruitment trends and recommend enhancements to improve performance. Required Skills: - Strong organisational and problem‑solving abilities. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Ability to build relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders. - Detail‑oriented multitasking capacity across structured activities. - Prior recruitment or talent‑acquisition experience (desirable). - Proficient in digital tools – Excel, SharePoint, and ATS platforms. - Data‑driven mindset for trend identification and process improvement. Required Education & Certifications: - Minimum bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. - Preferred: relevant recruitment or HR certification (e.g., CIPD Level 3, HRCI, or equivalent).

Dartford, United kingdom

On site

29-01-2026