SVP Global Recruitment

**Job Title:** SVP Global Recruitment **About the Role:** As the SVP Global Recruitment based in Dubai, you will lead and execute a forward-looking talent acquisition strategy for our international construction and engineering business. You will partner with executive leadership to shape the workforce of tomorrow, driving both non-technical and technical hiring initiatives. Your deep understanding of strategic business objectives, construction drawings interpretation, and valuation & measurement will ensure we attract and retain top talent worldwide. **Responsibilities:** - Develop and implement a global recruitment strategy aligned with corporate vision and growth targets - Lead and mentor recruitment teams across multiple regions, ensuring consistency and excellence in hiring practices - Collaborate with business unit leaders to forecast talent needs and design workforce planning models - Oversee technical screening processes, including construction drawings interpretation and valuation & measurement assessments - Optimize and standardize recruitment workflows, leveraging data and analytics to drive continuous improvement - Manage relationships with external partners, universities, and industry associations to build a strong talent pipeline - Ensure compliance with local labor laws, visa requirements, and diversity and inclusion initiatives - Control recruitment budgets, negotiate vendor contracts, and report on key performance metrics to the executive team **Required Qualifications:** - 1–10 years of progressive leadership experience in global recruitment, preferably within construction or engineering sectors - Proven ability in strategic thinking and long-term vision setting for talent acquisition - Hands-on expertise in interpreting construction drawings and blueprints during candidate evaluation - Practical experience in valuation & measurement techniques for technical roles - Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills at the C-suite level - Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in recruitment metrics and data-driven decision making **Preferred Qualifications:** - Experience working within the Middle East, particularly the UAE labor market - Previous role at the SVP or VP level in a multinational organization - Professional certifications in HR or recruitment (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CIPD) - Familiarity with leading Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment technologies - Advanced degree in Business, Human Resources, Construction Management, or a related field - Fluency in English and Arabic