Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor - Dubai

Role Summary:

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, you will play a strategic role in leading full-cycle recruitment for high-impact PMC Oil & Gas projects across Europe and North Africa. Acting as a trusted business partner, you will identify and attract top-tier technical and project management talent to support mission-critical initiatives in the energy sector.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for oil & gas project roles, including engineering, construction management, and technical support positions across Europe and North Africa.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and project leads to define workforce needs, build talent pipelines, and proactively address recruitment challenges.
• Source high-caliber candidates using industry-specific platforms, social media, and targeted headhunting strategies.
• Evaluate candidate qualifications against strict client and project-specific criteria, including local labor regulations and work eligibility.
• Drive competitive offer negotiation and manage closing processes to secure top talent.
• Maintain accurate records in the ATS and ensure smooth coordination of interviews and feedback loops.
• Partner with visa/mobilization teams and HR to ensure seamless onboarding and compliance for international placements.
• Continuously contribute to process improvement and innovations in talent acquisition strategies within the Oil & Gas vertical.
• Serve as a mentor to junior recruitment team members as needed.

As a Talent Acquisition Advisor, you will need to demonstrate the following competencies/skills:

• In-depth market knowledge of the PMC and Oil & Gas sectors in Europe and North Africa, including labor laws, salary benchmarks, and key talent hubs.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for technical and project roles in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and stakeholders across multiple countries simultaneously.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillscapable of engaging confidently with senior leadership and project executives.
• Creative and strategic thinker with a proactive approach to sourcing and talent engagement.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and personal accountability in handling confidential recruitment matters.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum 8 years of talent acquisition experience, preferably with at least 5 years in Oil & Gas or engineering consultancy.
• Proven experience in PMC recruitment with multi-country exposure, ideally across Europe and/or North Africa.
• Hands on experience with ATS, CRM systems, job boards, and sourcing tools.