Talent Acquisition Officer (GECO M&E)

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Manage the end to end recruitment lifecycle for technical, engineering, and corporate positions across the organization. Source, screen, interview, and shortlist candidates for both junior and senior level roles within agreed recruitment timelines. Handle hiring requirements across multiple business units, including Facilities Management, MEP, Contracting, Civil, Power, and related engineering disciplines. Partner closely with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements, technical competencies, and business priorities. Develop effective sourcing strategies using job portals, LinkedIn, employee referrals, recruitment agencies, and direct sourcing techniques. Conduct competency based interviews and assess candidates for technical capability, cultural fit, and organizational suitability. Coordinate interviews, collect stakeholder feedback, negotiate offers, and manage the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for critical and hard to fill positions. Monitor recruitment KPIs including time to hire, sourcing effectiveness, offer acceptance, and recruitment progress. Ensure compliance with internal recruitment policies and maintain accurate recruitment documentation and reports. Support employer branding initiatives, recruitment campaigns, career fairs, and overseas hiring drives whenever required. Stay updated on market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability within the UAE engineering and construction sectors. Desired Candidate Profile Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Minimum 4 to 6 years of Talent Acquisition experience, preferably within the UAE. Proven experience recruiting for a wide range of technical and engineering roles, including both junior and senior level positions. Strong understanding of industries such as Facilities Management, MEP, Contracting, Civil Construction, Power, and Engineering Services. Demonstrated success in sourcing passive candidates and managing niche technical hiring through multiple recruitment channels. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and hiring managers. Excellent interviewing, negotiation, and candidate assessment skills. Experience working in a fast paced environment with the ability to manage multiple hiring requirements simultaneously. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer focused approach. Proficient in Microsoft Office and recruitment systems or ATS platforms. Arabic language proficiency is highly desirable. Candidates available for immediate joining will be preferred. Employment Type Full Time Company Industry Facilities Management Department / Functional Area HRHuman RelationsIndustrial Relations Keywords Sourcing TechniquesTalent Acquisition ConsultantStaffing SpecialistCandidate AssessmentDiversity HiringEmployer BrandingTechnicalRecruitment CoordinatorRecruitment MetricsTalent Sourcing Expert Get real-time job updates only on our App