Internal Recruiter

Job Title: Internal Recruiter

Location: Chelmsford - Hybrid

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Business: Supporting Waterman Group & Waterman Aspen

An introduction to our unique company

Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies.

We have big ambitions for the future, and wed love for you to be part of it.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and driven Internal Recruiter to join our existing recruitment team to support candidate resourcing across both Waterman Group and Waterman Aspen. This role will focus on sourcing high-quality contract and permanent candidates across engineering and infrastructure disciplines, with a particular emphasis on highways, construction, and the built environment.

Youll play a key role in building talent pipelines, engaging candidates and supporting hiring managers in securing the right people for a wide range of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and attract candidates for both contract and permanent roles across engineering disciplines
• Deliver end-to-end candidate resourcing, from initial outreach through to shortlist submission
• Use a variety of sourcing techniques including boolean searches, job boards, LinkedIn and headhunting
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across key skill areas (e.g. highways, structures, civil engineering, MEP etc.)
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and project needs
• Screen candidates and assess suitability against technical and cultural requirements
• Manage candidate relationships and provide a high-quality candidate experience

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years experience in recruitment or candidate resourcing (in-house or agency)
• Strong understanding of Boolean searching and Job boards
• Experience sourcing for xwzovoh contract and/or permanent roles
• Confident in candidate engagement
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Organised with the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously

Desirable Experience

• Familiarity with civil engineering sector
• Experience with both contract and perm recruitment

Youll get this and so much more:

• Office in the heart of Chelmsford with parking provided
• Hybrid working environment (3 days in office)
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more)
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community