Internal Recruiter

Date Posted: 2026-09-11

Location: Chelmsford, Essex, GB, CM1 1

Application Deadline: 2026-10-10T15:40:22.297

Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies. We have big ambitions for the future, and we'd love for you to be part of it as we continue to grow.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and driven Internal Recruiter to join our existing recruitment team to support candidate resourcing within Waterman Aspen. This role will focus on sourcing high-quality contract and permanent candidates across engineering and infrastructure disciplines, with a particular emphasis on the Highway & Civil Engineering sectors. You'll play a key role in providing candidates and supporting hiring managers in securing the right people for a wide range of projects.

Key Responsibilities

Source and attract candidates for both contract and permanent roles across engineering disciplines

Deliver end-to-end candidate resourcing, from initial outreach through to shortlist submission

Use a variety of sourcing techniques including Boolean searches, job boards, LinkedIn and headhunting

Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and project needs

Conduct initial interviews with candidates and assess suitability against requirements

Manage candidate relationships and provide a high-quality candidate experience

Skills & Experience Required

Minimum 2 years' experience within agency/consultancy recruitment

Strong understanding of Boolean searching and Job boards

Experience sourcing for contract or permanent roles

Confident in candidate engagement

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Organised with the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously

Desirable Experience

Familiarity with civil engineering sector

Experience with both contract and perm recruitment

What You Will Get

Office in the heart of Chelmsford with parking provided

Hybrid working environment (3 days in office Tues/Weds/Thurs)

25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more)

Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits via portal

1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community

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Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies. We have big ambitions for the future, and we'd love for you to be part of it as we continue to grow. About the RoleWe are looking for a proactive and driven Internal Recruiter to join our existing recruitment team to support candidate resourcing within Waterman Aspen. This role will focus on sourcing high-quality contract and permanent candidates across engineering and infrastructure disciplines, with a particular emphasis on the Highway & Civil Engineering sectors. You'll play a key role in providing candidates and supporting hiring managers in securing the right people for
a wide range of projects. Key ResponsibilitiesSource and attract candidates for both contract and permanent roles across engineering disciplinesDeliver end-to-end candidate resourcing, from initial outreach through to shortlist submissionUse a variety of sourcing techniques including Boolean searches, job boards, LinkedIn and headhuntingPartner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and project needsConduct initial interviews with candidates and assess suitability against requirementsManage candidate relationships and provide a high-quality candidate experience Skills & Experience RequiredMinimum 2 years' experience within agency/consultancy recruitment Strong understanding of Boolean searching and Job boardsExperience sourcing for contract or permanent rolesConfident in candidate engagementStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsOrganised with the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously Desirable ExperienceFamiliarity with civil engineering
sectorExperience with both contract and perm recruitment You'll get this and so much more:Office in the heart of Chelmsford with parking providedHybrid working environment (3 days in office Tues/Weds/Thurs)25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more)Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits via portal1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community

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