Client Testimonial:
“We were under immense pressure to staff 12 critical positions for a fast-moving project in Dubai. Altariya didn’t just send CVs—they sent people who were ready to hit the ground running from day one. The speed, quality, and fit of the candidates exceeded our expectations, and honestly, it saved us weeks of stress. They truly delivered when it mattered most.”— Fatima Al Suwaidi, Recruitment Manager, Emirates Horizon Builders
Emirates Horizon Builders is a Dubai-based construction and engineering firm recognized for delivering luxury hotels, mixed-use skyscrapers, and mega-malls across the UAE and wider GCC. With a reputation for precision and innovation, they handle some of the most complex, high-profile builds in the region, often working with tight delivery schedules and strict client expectations.
In late 2024, Emirates Horizon Builders secured the contract for a 70-storey luxury hotel tower in Downtown Dubai. The client set a demanding milestone — foundation and structural work had to be completed in just 8 months, leaving no room for staffing delays.
They urgently required 12 specialized hires, including:
Structural engineers
Senior MEP engineers
QA/QC inspectors
Health & Safety officers
Key challenges included:
GCC-specific experience — Candidates had to be familiar with UAE construction codes and Dubai Municipality requirements.
Tight onboarding window — All hires needed to be in place within 10 days.
Busy recruitment team — Internal HR was already managing hiring for two other skyscraper projects in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
1. Rapid Needs Assessment
Within 24 hours of receiving the brief, Altariya’s recruitment specialists held direct consultations with project managers to map out technical requirements, certifications (like DM approval, OSHA, and ISO compliance), and cultural fit for the high-pressure project environment.
2. Targeted Sourcing Across GCC & Asia
We accessed our pre-vetted database of engineering professionals in the UAE, Qatar, and Oman, while also engaging top talent from Asia with prior GCC project experience and transferable work visas.
3. Intensive Pre-Screening
Candidates underwent:
Technical skill verification
Certification checks
Video interviews highlighting problem-solving and communication skills
4. Seamless Coordination
Daily updates and candidate shortlists were shared with Emirates Horizon’s HR, enabling fast decision-making.
12 hires completed in 9 days — meeting the client’s urgent deadline.
All candidates integrated into site teams without disruption.
Reduced hiring costs by 26% compared to standard UAE recruitment agencies.
