Team
Vacancies
Location
London
Type
Part Time
Posted
24-Jul-25
Salary
Subject to Experience
HR Consultant (Part-Time, 6-Month Contract)
London (Kings Cross) | 3 Days per Week (at least 2 office-based) | 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (starting October 2025)
At Bryden Wood, we’re redefining how critical infrastructure is designed and delivered. Our mission is to accelerate decarbonisation, embrace emerging technologies, and seamlessly integrate design and delivery. We’re a team of designers, engineers, and innovators who thrive on solving complex challenges and shaping a better world.
We’re now looking for a part-time HR Consultant to support our team for a 6-month period.
This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional with a strong background in Learning & Development, Performance & Calibration, and Job Evaluation & Architecture.
If you’re someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and shares our values of collaboration, integration, curiosity, and integrity, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
You'll work closely with the HR manager and senior leaders across three key project areas:
- Job Evaluation & Architecture
Assess our current structure and design a forward-thinking job framework.
- Learning & Development
Design and deliver core L&D programmes including leadership training, CPD sessions, and soft skills development.
- Performance & Calibration
Coordinate our end-of-year review process, supporting calibration sessions and providing guidance to senior stakeholders.
You will also:
- Ensure all project milestones are met on time and within budget.
- Support complex employee relations cases as needed.
- Identify and recommend improvements to enhance people efficiency and processes.
About you:
- CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Confidence in using Microsoft Office
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A proactive mindset and a willingness to challenge the status quo
- Experience with HiBob HRIS is a bonus but not essential
As HR Consultant at Bryden Wood, you will work alongside architects and engineers and your ability to collaborate, communicate, and think critically will be key to driving performance and delivering high-quality outcomes. We value individuals who are proactive, analytical, and eager to help evolve our systems and processes.
At Bryden Wood, we offer a range company perks* including:
9-Day Fortnight: Enjoy one extra day off every other week - completely free, no extra hours required, and no change to your salary!
Hybrid & Flexible Working: Options to relocate and tailor your work schedule.
Paid Professional Membership: We’ve got your memberships covered
Private Healthcare: Fully funded by us
Pension Scheme: We match contributions up to 5%
Enhanced Family Leave: Improved maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
✅ Personal Accident Insurance: Financial protection in case of injury
️ Insured Group Life Scheme: Security for your loved ones
️ Cycle to Work Scheme: Stay active and save on commuting
EV Scheme with Octopus: Go green with electric vehicle benefits
Learning Opportunities: Regular CPDs to keep you sharp
Career Progression: Regular performance reviews to support your growth
Facilities: Safe bike storage and showers
Fun & Social Events: Office lunches, outings, and socials to keep things lively
- Benefits vary dependent upon geographical location – these will be discussed at interview
Additional Information:
Applications close: 5pm (GMT) on 15th August 2025. Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early depending on the volume of applications received.
Bryden Wood is an Equal Opportunities Employer - equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Working in a diverse society, we recognise that our clients, colleagues, and contractors are central to our success.
Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.
To protect the interests of all parties, Bryden Wood will not accept unsolicited or speculative resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.
