Omar Awad
About Omar Awad
Omar Awad is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Arup in Sydney, focusing on recruitment for the Built Environment sector across Australia.
Talent Acquisition Specialist at Arup
Omar Awad serves as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Arup since 2021. Stationed in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, his role revolves around recruitment efforts for the Built Environment sector across Australia. Omar engages with unconventional thinkers aiming to reimagine engineering in a diverse and inclusive environment. Under his recruitment initiatives, Arup has continued to maintain its reputation, being recognized as one of the best places to work in Australia by LinkedIn.
Previous Role at Sydney Metro
Prior to his tenure at Arup, Omar Awad worked at Sydney Metro as a Talent Acquisition Specialist from 2020 to 2021. During this period, he was involved in the recruitment and resourcing for various projects within the Sydney Metro framework. His one-year tenure in this role added significant value to the organization's staffing and talent acquisition processes.
Recruitment and Resourcing Consultant at Aurecon
From 2018 to 2020, Omar Awad served as a Recruitment and Resourcing Consultant at Aurecon in Sydney, Australia. Over the course of two years, he played a key role in attracting and recruiting talent for the company's initiatives. His contributions were integral to the success of Aurecon's projects in the region.
Career at Michael Page as Recruitment Consultant
Between 2016 and 2018, Omar Awad held the position of Recruitment Consultant - Property & Construction at Michael Page in Sydney, Australia. In this capacity, he was responsible for recruiting professionals in the property and construction sectors, helping to fulfill the company’s hiring demands.
Academic Background in Mechanical Engineering
Omar Awad completed his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with honors from Universiti Tenaga Nasional. He studied there from 2009 to 2013. This engineering background has provided him with a strong technical foundation, which he leverages in his current talent acquisition roles in the engineering sector.