Senior People Business Partner

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