Senior People Business Partner

4Recruitment Services
London
Location: Mobile role covering Heathrow, Central London, Kent, Southampton, and Wales

Ref: 2300
Contract Type: Temp to Perm Opportunity
Start Date: ASAP (Ideally with a notice period of no more than 1–2 weeks)
Salary: £70K - £75K p/a + vehicle
Working Pattern:

* Field-based across designated regions

* Attendance required at Head Office in Kent every Friday

* Hybrid flexibility: home working available

About the Role

Our client, a leading name in the construction and engineering sector, is seeking an experienced Senior People Business Partner to play a vital role in shaping and implementing strategic HR initiatives across our dynamic and fast-paced organisation. This is a mobile role with national coverage and a strong regional focus, requiring flexibility, autonomy, and a hands-on approach.
This role is ideal for a seasoned HR professional who thrives in operational and strategic environments and has experience leading HR change projects, ideally within the construction, engineering, or technical industries.

Key Responsibilities

* Act as a trusted senior HR partner to business leaders across multiple regions, covering a workforce of approximately 300 employees.

* Lead the implementation and integration of a Shared Services HR model to streamline and modernise HR operations.

* Provide full-spectrum HR support including employee relations, performance management, talent development, workforce planning, and succession management.

* Deputise for the People Manager as required, including management of the broader HR function in their absence.

* Support and coach managers to develop leadership capability and promote a high-performance culture.

* Drive consistency in HR policy and practice across mobile and office-based teams.

* Champion employee engagement and act as an advocate for client values and inclusive culture.

* Conduct regular site visits across Heathrow, Central London, Southampton, and Wales to maintain strong employee and stakeholder relationships.

* Ensure legal compliance and uphold best practices in HR policies and employment law.

* Contribute to the development and execution of the broader People Strategy.

Key Requirements

* CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent)

* Strong HR experience in a construction, engineering, or similar high-paced technical environment – essential

* Proven background in delivering HR transformation projects such as Shared Services model implementation

* Comfortable with a mobile, field-based role and regular travel across multiple UK locations

* Able to attend weekly Friday meetings at our Kent head office

* Strong generalist HR experience with ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels

* Experience managing or supporting teams of 250+ staff across multiple locations

* Demonstrated ability to act as Deputy/Second-in-Command to HR leadership

* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

* Valid UK driving licence and access to vehicle for travel
Posted 2025-06-06

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