Hr Manager
CV-LibraryStockton-on-Tees, County DurhampermanentPosted: 5 October 2026
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£65,000 - £75,000+ (DOE) + Benefits
Hybrid Working Available
A growing engineering and project delivery organisation is seeking an experienced HR Manager to take ownership of its people function and support a workforce operating across both office and site-based environments.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a hands-on HR leadership role offering significant autonomy and influence within a commercially focused business delivering projects across energy, infrastructure, industrial and engineering sectors.
We're looking for a confident and pragmatic HR professional who understands the realities of project-driven businesses, can build credibility with operational teams and senior leaders alike, and enjoys balancing strategic priorities with practical day-to-day HR delivery.
The Role
As HR Manager, you will lead the HR function and oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, supporting both office and project-based teams.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading, developing and managing the HR team, setting clear expectations and driving accountability for delivery.
* Providing expert guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance and performance management processes.
* Partnering with project and operational leaders on workforce planning and resource requirements.
* Designing, implementing and embedding practical HR policies and procedures that support operational delivery while maintaining compliance.
* Managing recruitment and resourcing activities across office and site-based functions.
* Supporting pay, terms and conditions matters for a diverse operational workforce.
* Driving employee engagement, retention and culture initiatives.
* Working collaboratively with operational and safety teams on people-related compliance matters.
* Ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
* Producing HR metrics, workforce reporting and management information for senior leadership.
Essential Requirements:
An experienced HR professional who is comfortable operating within a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
Experience will include:
* Previous HR management experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure, utilities, energy, manufacturing or another project-led environment.
* A genuine understanding of site culture, project pressures and operational workforces.
* Strong employee relations experience with the confidence to handle sensitive and potentially complex people matters professionally and fairly.
* Experience leading and developing HR teams, delegating effectively and driving accountability.
* Demonstrable experience developing and embedding HR policies and procedures within an operational business.
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
* Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage effectively from frontline operatives through to senior leadership.
* A confident and assertive communication style, capable of challenging constructively and influencing stakeholders when required.
* A practical, commercially focused and solutions-oriented approach to HR.
Desirable Experience:
* CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience.
* Experience supporting a site-based, mobile or project-driven workforce.
* Knowledge of NAECI or similar engineering construction employment frameworks.
* Experience working within major infrastructure, industrial, energy or engineering project environments.
What's On Offer
* Full ownership of the HR function.
* Direct exposure to senior leadership and business decision-making.
* Opportunity to shape HR processes, culture and workforce strategy.
* Hybrid working arrangements.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Long-term career development within a successful and growing organisation.
If you're an experienced HR Manager looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact across both operational and strategic HR activities, we'd love to hear from you
£65,000 - £75,000+ (DOE) + Benefits
Hybrid Working Available
A growing engineering and project delivery organisation is seeking an experienced HR Manager to take ownership of its people function and support a workforce operating across both office and site-based environments.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a hands-on HR leadership role offering significant autonomy and influence within a commercially focused business delivering projects across energy, infrastructure, industrial and engineering sectors.
We're looking for a confident and pragmatic HR professional who understands the realities of project-driven businesses, can build credibility with operational teams and senior leaders alike, and enjoys balancing strategic priorities with practical day-to-day HR delivery.
The Role
As HR Manager, you will lead the HR function and oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, supporting both office and project-based teams.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading, developing and managing the HR team, setting clear expectations and driving accountability for delivery.
* Providing expert guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance and performance management processes.
* Partnering with project and operational leaders on workforce planning and resource requirements.
* Designing, implementing and embedding practical HR policies and procedures that support operational delivery while maintaining compliance.
* Managing recruitment and resourcing activities across office and site-based functions.
* Supporting pay, terms and conditions matters for a diverse operational workforce.
* Driving employee engagement, retention and culture initiatives.
* Working collaboratively with operational and safety teams on people-related compliance matters.
* Ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
* Producing HR metrics, workforce reporting and management information for senior leadership.
Essential Requirements:
An experienced HR professional who is comfortable operating within a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
Experience will include:
* Previous HR management experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure, utilities, energy, manufacturing or another project-led environment.
* A genuine understanding of site culture, project pressures and operational workforces.
* Strong employee relations experience with the confidence to handle sensitive and potentially complex people matters professionally and fairly.
* Experience leading and developing HR teams, delegating effectively and driving accountability.
* Demonstrable experience developing and embedding HR policies and procedures within an operational business.
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
* Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage effectively from frontline operatives through to senior leadership.
* A confident and assertive communication style, capable of challenging constructively and influencing stakeholders when required.
* A practical, commercially focused and solutions-oriented approach to HR.
Desirable Experience:
* CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience.
* Experience supporting a site-based, mobile or project-driven workforce.
* Knowledge of NAECI or similar engineering construction employment frameworks.
* Experience working within major infrastructure, industrial, energy or engineering project environments.
What's On Offer
* Full ownership of the HR function.
* Direct exposure to senior leadership and business decision-making.
* Opportunity to shape HR processes, culture and workforce strategy.
* Hybrid working arrangements.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Long-term career development within a successful and growing organisation.
If you're an experienced HR Manager looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact across both operational and strategic HR activities, we'd love to hear from you