Fixing the foundation:
Moving construction TA from reactive to resilient
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 | 3:00pm GMT
The UK construction industry is facing a persistent paradox: while the broader labour market shows signs of easing, construction hiring pressure remains structurally acute. This is not a cyclical recruitment issue that will resolve as economic conditions fluctuate; it is the result of long-term forces reshaping how labour supply and demand interact.
For TA and HR leaders, the goal has changed. It’s no longer about just filling roles; it’s about building a proactive engine that stays ahead of the curve. Join us as our panel of experts dive into moving beyond the “post and pray” model and show you how to build a high-impact sourcing strategy that actually works.
We’ll discuss:
- Breaking the reactive cycle: How to move beyond vacancy-led hiring to build proactive talent pools ahead of demand.
- Skills-based resilience: Widening your talent pool through inclusive hiring and data-driven workforce planning.
- Tech with purpose: Using AI and automation to strip away the admin, giving your recruiters the space to do what they do best: build relationships and trust.
- Ensuring delivery certainty: Progressing through the TA maturity curve to integrate workforce planning with project pipelines and reduce reliance on expensive agencies.
Backed by real-world examples from seasoned TA practitioners, we’ll show you how to modernise your process, improve candidate experience, and drive measurable ROI.
Meet your speakers:
- Charlotte Hayward , Head of Talent Acquisition, Tilbury Douglas
- Nadeem Mirza, Resourcing Director, Sir Robert McAlpine
- Yves Adelbrecht, TA Leader, Laing O’Rourke
