Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Timeline
Generic
Liam Hennessy

Liam Hennessy

Sydney

Summary

Motivated and adaptable professional with experience in recruitment and engineering, combining strong communication skills with a technical mindset. Proven ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, manage complex pipelines, and deliver results in fast-paced, target-driven environments. Skilled in relationship building, problem-solving, and strategic thinking developed through roles in both construction and talent sourcing. Now seeking to transition into a sales or business development role where I can leverage my experience to drive growth and build lasting client relationships.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruitment Resourcer

Buildability Group
06.2024 - Current
  • Make 100+ outbound calls each week, the majority being cold calls to potential candidates across all levels in the construction industry.
  • Proactively source and engage talent through multiple channels beyond job boards, including LinkedIn, cold outreach, referrals, and networking—demonstrating initiative and persistence in identifying and connecting with passive candidates.
  • Focus heavily on passive recruitment and talent pipelining—strategically building and nurturing a network of qualified professionals for current and future roles, mirroring outbound lead generation and long-term sales funnel development.
  • Regularly liaise with professionals within some of Sydney’s most prominent builders to keep up with market trends in Sydney’s construction sector to anticipate hiring needs and engage talent with relevant, timely insights.
  • Tailor outreach and messaging depending on role seniority, technical background, and candidate motivation—refining consultative communication techniques applicable to sales discovery and relationship management.
  • Maintain a well-organized candidate pipeline using ATS tools, with accurate tracking, timely follow-ups, and ongoing engagement—parallel to effective CRM and sales pipeline management.
  • Consistently achieve and exceed weekly KPIs in a target-driven environment, showing strong time management, focus, and resilience under pressure.


Assistant Project Engineer

Skanska
09.2017 - 12.2023
  • Delivered mechanical service packages (e.g. ductwork, sprinklers, water systems) across high-value commercial and retail developments, including the $280m K1 Knightsbridge and $270m 80 Fenchurch Street projects.
  • Managed the full lifecycle of a $2mil smoke ventilation system for a 10-storey Oxford Street office build—coordinating with specialist designers to meet fire safety regulations and ensure successful handover.
  • Promoted to Assistant Project Engineer after 2 years, gaining responsibility for leading teams, managing subcontractors, and overseeing installation quality and programme on major MEP packages.
  • Known for proactive problem-solving—identified and implemented pipework redesigns that cut material costs and install time, demonstrating both commercial awareness and technical confidence.
  • Strong collaborator and communicator, working daily with engineers, designers, QSs, clients, and site teams; thrive on learning from others and applying knowledge quickly to deliver results under pressure.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Building Services Engineering

London South Bank University
01-2023

Skills

  • Strong organisational & time management skills
  • Resilience in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
  • Relationship building & stakeholder engagement
  • Cold calling & outbound prospecting
  • Lead generation & pipeline building
  • CRM & ATS system proficiency

Hobbies and Interests

  • Football
  • Podcasts
  • Gym
  • Tennis

Languages

English - Fluent
Spanish - Intermediate

Timeline

Recruitment Resourcer

Buildability Group
06.2024 - Current

Assistant Project Engineer

Skanska
09.2017 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Engineering - Building Services Engineering

London South Bank University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Liam Hennessy