Job Description

Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

Organisation Information:

Bouygues Travaux Publics (TP) and Laing O’Rourke, two of Europe’s most dynamic engineering and construction specialists, are working together in a joint venture named BYLOR to deliver the main civil engineering works at Hinkley Point C (HPC) worth over £2.8 billion.

Bylor are pushing the boundaries of innovation and modern technology while delivering high quality construction on a massive scale. Bylor have already broken the UK record for the largest continuous concrete pour of 9,000m3 of concrete.

This is great opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation that is challenging the industry and making history.

The Role

As an HR Business Partner (HRBP), you will play a pivotal role in aligning HR strategies with the operational needs of the BYLOR team at HPC. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior managers, driving people-focused initiatives to support workforce planning, employee relations, and talent development in a highly complex, unionised, and safety-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to provide strategic HR support, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Lead workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning efforts to meet project demands.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, working collaboratively with unions and key stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of HR policies, procedures, and initiatives, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and industry best practices.
• Drive employee engagement strategies, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and high performance.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the project, ensuring an inclusive workplace for all.
• Support change management initiatives and organisational development efforts as the project evolves.
• Provide HR data insights and analytics to support decision-making and improve workforce performance.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor within a large, complex infrastructure, engineering, or construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, employee relations, and union engagement.
• Experience in workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior leaders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use HR data to drive decision-making.

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working on major infrastructure or nuclear projects.
• Familiarity with the Joint Venture (JV) model and its HR complexities.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects.
• Work within a dynamic and collaborative team at the forefront of nuclear construction.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Additional Information:

All positions with Bylor are employed directly with either Laing O’Rourke or Bouygues Travaux Public and include competitive salaries, private medical insurance, company pension schemes and annual holiday allowance. Some grades will also include a company car allowance.

Unless stated otherwise all positions are based at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.

Somerset boasts beautiful English countryside, an attractive coastline, interesting towns and villages along with easy access to the M5 and within proximity to the cities of Bristol and Exeter.

Bylor are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and promote greater equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace

If you have any question feel free to contact BARBARA CAOLA