Talent Acquisition Specialist

A Specialist - University Relations

Location: Manchester, UK (with regional/site travel as required)

Function: Talent Acquisition

About H&MV Engineering

H&MV Engineering is a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, powering the transition to a sustainable future. We’re at the cutting-edge of renewable energy, data centres, and complex utility projects - powered by a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. Our foundation is built on safety, collaboration, and respect. These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we grow. And at H&MV Engineering, growth isn’t just a goal—it’s a mindset. We invest in our people, offering opportunities to develop, lead, and shape the future of energy. We value passion, motivation, and problem-solving skills, and we believe that diverse perspectives fuel better outcomes

The Opportunity

We are a rapidly growing global high-voltage electrical engineering business supporting critical projects across the UK and internationally. As part of our continued expansion, we are seeking a highly driven, delivery-focused TA Specialist with a genuine passion for university engagement and early-careers hiring, alongside strong experience recruiting experienced engineering and site-based talent. This is a hands-on split role, with approximately 40% focused on graduate and intern hiring and 60% on experienced engineering and site roles. It is ideal for someone who is energised by spending time on campus, building student pipelines, and promoting our employer brand — while also being credible and effective in complex engineering recruitment

Key Responsibilities

Graduate & Intern Hiring (Approx.40%)

• Own end-to-end delivery for graduate, intern and placement hiring, managing live requisitions and ensuring timely, high-quality hires.

• Build deep, long-term relationships with target universities, technical colleges and student societies, becoming a visible and trusted presence on campus.

• Actively represent the business at careers fairs, university events, presentations and virtual sessions, confidently promoting engineering career pathways

• Take a creative, proactive approach to building our employer brand with student audiences, including targeted social media activity, early-careers platforms and direct engagement.

• Proactively source and engage early-careers talent through LinkedIn, student networks and early-talent communities.

• Deliver an engaging, inclusive and professional candidate experience, acting as a key ambassador for the business.

• Track early-careers hiring activity and use insights to continuously improve attraction and conversion.

Experienced Engineering & Site-Based Hiring (Approx. 60%)

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for experienced engineers, technical specialists and site-based roles across multiple UK locations

.• Partner closely with engineering, construction and project leaders to understand technical requirements, skills shortages and hiring priorities.

• Develop direct sourcing strategies including market mapping, talent pipelining and proactive outreach in highly competitive engineering markets

.• Manage agency relationships where required, ensuring pace, quality and value.

• Support recruitment into live project environments, requiring flexibility and an understanding of operational and site-based hiring challenges.

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration

• Act as a trusted recruitment partner to hiring managers, offering market insight, hiring advice and constructive challenge.

• Collaborate with the wider People and Talent team to improve recruitment processes, tools and attraction strategies.

• Play an active role in shaping employer branding and attraction activity, particularly for early-careers and engineering audiences.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

• Proven experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, either in-house or agency.

• Strong, hands-on experience delivering graduate, intern or early-careers hiring, with clear enthusiasm for campus engagement.

• Experience recruiting experienced technical, engineering or site-based roles.

• Background in engineering, infrastructure, energy or construction environments is highly desirable.

Skills & Attributes:

• Genuinely passionate about university engagement, early-careers attraction and building future talent

pipelines.

• Confident and engaging communicator who enjoys representing an employer on campus and with student audiences

• Delivery-driven, proactive and comfortable managing multiple open roles.

• Creative in approach, particularly with social sourcing and early-talent attraction.

• Organised, resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, scaling business.

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

H&MV Engineering is an Equal Opportunity

• Employer We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to energise your career

• Join our inclusive team and help build a brighter, more sustainable future—one project at a time.