HR Manager

Contract Scotland

Location: Glasgow (Full-time office-based)
Qualifications: CIPD qualified with construction experaince 
Sector: Civil Engineering and Infrastructure

We are working with a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation in the Scottish construction sector. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking to appoint an experienced and confident HR Manager to take ownership of the company’s HR strategy and help build a more structured and progressive people function.

This is a senior HR role responsible for leading and delivering across the full employee lifecycle. This includes employee relations, strategic workforce planning, policy development, recruitment, compliance, and team management. You will also oversee and support the growth of a small HR team.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing complex employee relations cases, including grievance and disciplinary procedures
Overseeing long-term sickness and absence management as well as performance-related matters
Designing and implementing HR policies, audit processes, and documentation in line with current employment legislation
Supporting organisational change through coaching, management engagement, and strategic planning with stakeholders
Creating and managing performance review processes, training and development plans, and succession planning
Leading end-to-end recruitment, including apprenticeships and targeted hires
Collaborating closely with SHEQ and compliance teams to ensure HR alignment with wider business goals
The ideal candidate will bring:

A CIPD qualification
Previous experience working within a construction or civil engineering environment
Ability to manage direct reports and lead a small HR team
A proactive and strategic mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication and decision-making skills with the emotional intelligence to coach and support others
A collaborative approach and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders
What’s on offer:
The position offers autonomy, the support of a capable internal team, and the opportunity to shape and embed a modern HR function in a company that values its people.

Legal Information:

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We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application