HR Manager - Make an Impact in a Growing Marine Engineering Business
About TMS Maritime
For over 30 years, TMS has delivered essential marine infrastructure to protect and empower coastal and flood-prone communities. We're proud of our continued growth and innovation in marine construction, commercial diving, piling, and flood defence. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction, and a resilient team culture.
Join us as we shape the future of the civils marine industry and support projects that protect the UK's coastlines.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Manager to lead the full spectrum of HR operations. This role is instrumental in fostering a people-first culture, supporting both site-based and office teams, and ensuring best-in-class HR practices.
As our HR Manager, you'll oversee recruitment, onboarding, development, wellbeing, employee relations, compliance, and strategic HR planning across the business. This is a hands-on, high-impact opportunity to work closely with leadership and directly shape the future of our workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and optimise HR systems and processes across the business
Ensure legal compliance and alignment with TMS values
Manage full-cycle recruitment and inclusive talent acquisition
Deliver positive onboarding/offboarding experiences
Lead employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives
Support performance and development planning
Handle employee relations with fairness, empathy, and professionalism
Oversee subcontractor compliance in line with company and legal standards
Partner with leadership on strategic workforce planning
Line-manage and support HR team members
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field (CIPD Level 5+ preferred)
Strong experience in HR management, ideally in construction, marine, or engineering sectors
In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
Experience with HRIS and digital tools
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated success in managing change and driving positive culture
Willingness to travel to UK-based sites
What We Offer
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 depending on experience
25 days holiday + UK bank holidays
Enhanced pension scheme
Life insurance & healthcare scheme
Professional development opportunities
A collaborative, values-led working environment
Office-based in Dawlish with regular site engagement
How to Apply
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