Recruiter - Contractor Workforce (Engineering & Technical Projects)

A leader in Engineering and IT Services, ALTEN brings together nearly 60,000 employees, 88% of whom are engineers. Present in more than 30 countries, the Group supports its clients’ development strategies across innovation, R&D, and advanced information systems.

As a Recruiter – Contractor Hiring for one of ALTEN's subsidiaries, you will be responsible for sourcing and engaging contractors and freelance consultants to support our IT projects across the UK.

The role focuses on building a reliable and compliant contractor network while working closely with business teams to respond quickly to project-based staffing needs in regulated environments.

Key responsibilities

• Source and engage contractors and freelance consultants for IT roles

• Build and maintain a strong contractor and contingent workforce pipeline

• Partner with Competence Centers Managers and Sales to understand project requirements and timelines

• Manage the contractor recruitment process from sourcing through onboarding

• Develop long-term relationships with contractors to support repeat engagements

• Monitor contractor market trends, availability, and rate environments

• Ensure compliance with internal processes, client requirements, and regulatory standards

• Track and report contractor recruitment activity and KPIs

The position is located in Central London

• 2 to 4 years of experience in contractor or contingent workforce recruitment

• Strong understanding of the UK contractor and freelance recruitment market

• Experience recruiting IT, engineering, or technical profiles

You will join a market-leading company driven by new technologies and continuously growing.

A stimulating international environment with innovative projects – ALTEN has offices in more than 30 countries and continues to expand through new acquisitions, most recently in Asia.

Continuous training opportunities to develop your skills and grow within the company – ALTEN places strong emphasis on the development of its Consultants. Specialist and management career paths will be open to you, among many other opportunities.

Events and activities: annual gala evening, afterworks, sports challenges, yoga classes, and much more!

Social commitment through “ALTEN Solidaire”: take part in volunteer initiatives with charities such as Les Restos du Cœur or Emmaüs, as well as other actions supporting the fight against climate change.

ALTEN’s Commitments

Our three pillars of sustainability

ALTEN’s approach to sustainability and corporate social responsibility is built on three fundamental pillars:

People

We celebrate the richness of our workforce diversity, representing more than 100 nationalities. Our commitment is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make meaningful contributions. We support skills development and actively encourage our talents in their personal and professional growth.

Environment

Our mission is to minimize our environmental impact while promoting sustainable growth. We are committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, a goal that guides our operations and shapes our strategic initiatives.

Sustainable Innovation

At ALTEN, we view sustainability challenges as opportunities to drive research and innovation. With 31% of our internal R&D dedicated to sustainable innovation, we are determined to turn these challenges into solutions that create value and accelerate progress.