People Manager (HR)

TL;DR

People Manager (HR): Delivering the People strategy and providing hands-on HR support for the UK business with an accent on employee relations, performance management, and strategic partnering. Focus on coaching managers, using people data to drive performance, and ensuring alignment with company values.

Location: Hybrid (London)

Company

A leading international construction and property consultancy specializing in cost management, quantity surveying, and project management.

What you will do

• Partner with business leaders to translate priorities into practical people plans that support growth and retention.
• Provide expert, pragmatic advice across the employee lifecycle, including employee relations and absence management.
• Coach and support managers with performance management, goal setting, and development conversations.
• Use people data and insights to identify risks and opportunities to influence business actions.
• Lead and contribute to People projects and change initiatives to improve colleague experience and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a generalist HR Manager or HR Business Partner role.
• Strong employee relations capability and the confidence to coach managers.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with leaders and managers.
• Comfortable using people data to inform decision-making.
• Location: Must be based in London for hybrid work

Culture & Benefits

• Tailored training programs and mentoring/reverse mentoring schemes.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies.
• Inclusive culture within an independent, employee-owned business.
• Focus on employee wellbeing and professional growth.