🌟 HR Manager – Engineering Design Consultancy | Reporting to the Board
💼 Full-time, Permanent
Are you a strategic and hands-on HR leader ready to shape the people strategy of a growing engineering design consultancy?
Our client is a dynamic, 300-person consultancy delivering high-quality engineering and design solutions across multiple sectors. As the business continues to grow, they’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to take the lead on all aspects of HR — from strategy to operations — and help drive a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive culture.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you’ll be the most senior HR professional in the business. You’ll lead the development and delivery of the people strategy, ensuring that HR supports both business performance and employee experience.
Key responsibilities include:
* Partnering with the Board and senior leadership to deliver a strategic HR agenda aligned to business goals.
* Leading and developing HR policies, frameworks, and processes across the full employee lifecycle.
* Supporting organisational development, workforce planning, and succession strategies.
* Overseeing talent acquisition, performance management, learning & development, and employee engagement initiatives.
* Providing expert advice on employment law, employee relations, and change management.
* Championing a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
About You
We’re looking for an accomplished HR professional who combines strategic insight with a practical, hands-on approach.
You’ll bring:
✅ Significant HR generalist experience, ideally within a professional services, technical, or engineering environment.
✅ Strong track record of advising and influencing senior stakeholders.
✅ Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
✅ Experience leading HR projects such as restructures, culture initiatives, or systems implementations.
✅ CIPD Level & (or equivalent qualification)
✅ A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to balance people and business needs.
Why Join?
This is a unique opportunity to step into a senior, visible role where you can truly make an impact. You’ll have autonomy to shape the HR function, partner closely with the leadership team, and contribute directly to the company’s continued growth and success.
Interested?
Apply via LinkedIn or contact Andrew Ellis in confidence for more information.