Project Director – Civil Engineering

We need this Project Director to have delivered ideally 2 Major Projects across the Civil Engineering sectors handling Rail, Trams or Metro work for the Civil Engineering Main Contractor (NOT rail systems).

This person will take the full operational control of all Live Projects under construction across Toronto. You will need to have a track record and knowledge of major Heavy Civil Engineering & Rail Projects to get the full support & respect of the Project Managers & Super-intendants out in the field.

This person will report into the Board and have direct responsibility for a team of 60-90 Permanent Staff. You will have full operational control for live projects . You will not be stretched across pre & post contract . The sole focus will be delivery teams out on site and ensuring that you have the best high performing teams hitting programs and key deadlines. You will be able to drive collaboration and teamwork in a non-aggressive manner .

Business has secured  work for the next 7 Years. The outlook of the economy is extremely buoyant and this is a key appointment to report into the President of Civil & Rail for the business.

This is a fantastic family opportunity for someone to relocate and start a new life in Canada.

The company will pay a base line salary ranging between $310-340,000 depending upon experience .

Client :

  • 75 Years + Trading
  • Financially secure with strong relationships across key clients
  • Good staff & employee relations
  • Retain a family feel despite their size

The right candidate will match the following criteria :

  • 13 Years Post Graduate Experience
  • Degree Civil Engineering
  • Clear Track record on Major Civil Engineering Projects
  • Exceptional communication skills which will be demonstrated through the recruitment process with NSR Associates
  • Clear experience at this level for a Tier 1 International Civil Engineering Contractor

You can earn up to 25-30 % of your annual salary through a performance Bonus. You will then be provided with car, travel , life cover & the company pension plan.  If you have researched Canada and understand what the market and lifestyle brings then connect with us.

Candidates must have a clear track record at the level we are after for reputable Tier 1’s.

If you feel this role is you then please send a word formatted CV to:  t.clark@nsrassociates.com and a member of the team will connect

Structural Engineering Manager

Are you an experienced Structural Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career?

We are seeking a talented professional to join our client dynamic team in the vibrant city of Dubai, focusing on concrete repair and rehabilitation projects across the Middle East.

This company is a leader in providing advanced and integrated concrete specialty repair solutions throughout the UAE and GCC region.

They pride themselves on a collaborative approach, where the expert teams come together to identify Structural problems, Design effective repair solutions, and Implement projects for clients in Commercial, Industrial, Power Generation, and Other key markets.

As a Structural Engineer, you’ll dive into hands-on work, performing field investigations and crafting innovative repair strategies for existing structures and buildings.

We’re looking for someone with a solid grasp of concrete structure design and behaviour:     Particularly regarding Industrial Facilities, Power Generation Buildings, Dynamic Equipment Foundations, and Liquid-retaining structures.

 

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Leading engineering projects and managing teams of engineers, drafters, and technicians.
  • Analysing field data to guide repair design and troubleshooting.
  • Performing and reviewing analyses, balancing hand calculations with finite element software.
  • Preparing client deliverables such as construction drawings, specifications, and reports.

Do you match the below?

  • •A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE), or a recognized equivalent.
  • •At least 10 years in the field, with a Master’s or PhD in civil or structural engineering.
  • •In-depth knowledge of concrete deterioration mechanisms and repair design, along with experience using Finite Element Analysis Software like SAP2000, RISA, or STAAD.
  • •Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or other BIM software, and a meticulous approach to technical accuracy in design.
  • •A curiosity for problem-solving and a solid understanding of structural behaviour

 

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Send a Word formatted CV to Holly at h.burns@nsrassociates.com to book in for a confidential phone call. Additionally if you want to help support your application, attach a presentation to showcase your expertise in Concrete Repair

Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering

One of the largest and most complex Civil Engineering & Transportation Projects to start in Europe this year. International Civil Engineering Main Contractor is looking to hire a motivated  Quantity Surveyors to work within the Commercial & Contracts team on site in BERGEN -Norway.

4 Years left on the project. This major project involves everything from marine, highways, earthworks, structures , tunnels and so on.

 

  • You will be reporting into a Senior Quantity Surveyor and be involved in both sub-contract management, CVR’s , payments and general day to day surveying

Do you match the following:

  • Degree Quantity Surveying
  • Solid career experience working for a Reputable Main Civil Contractor or Sub Contractor
  • EU Passport Holder Desired but not essential
  • 4 Years Post Graduate Experience

Overview 

  • Working time 37.5 hours per week
  • 25 days of vacation per year
  •  2% private pension on top of the public scheme
  • Phone available also for private use
  • Competitive Salary up to 980,000 NOK
  • Annual Flights
  • Medical

 

If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity send a word formatted CV to t.clark@nsrassociates.com and a member of the team will reach out for a confidential chat.

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering

One of the largest and most complex Civil Engineering & Transportation Projects to start in Europe this year.

This International Civil Engineering Main Contractor is looking to hire a motivated  Senior Quantity Surveyors to work within the Commercial & Contracts team on site in BERGEN -Norway.

Calling this project EXCITING would be an understatement.

 

5 Year program and a true international management team this looks to be one of the most iconic projects that NORWAY will of ever seen.  Link bridge and tunnel system will feature 19 road and pedestrian underpasses, 23 tunnel portals, 22 bridges and viaducts, new four-lane motorways and 14 km’s of pedestrian and bicycle paths. Approximately 24 km’s of two-lane access roads will also be built.

 

  • You will be reporting into a Contracts Manager and will be involved in both pre contract , sub contract management , sub contract awards and general surveying.
  • You will be involved in procurement, sub contracts, payments, sub contract correspondence and CVR’s
  • This role will offer you a role with career growth , PPP experience , diverse civil engineering work and constant and challenging tasks

 

You will be working within a motivated, friendly and focused team . Of the senior management we are dealing with they are loving the work life balance and culture that Norway has to offer.

 

Do you match the following:

  • Degree Quantity Surveying
  • Solid career experience working for a Reputable Main Civil Contractor or Sub Contractor
  • EU Passport Holder
  • 5 Years Post Graduate Experience
  • Solid commercial exposure & technical understanding to groundworks , drainage , utilities, pavement works , highways and ideally transportation projects
  • Coordinate supplier payments
  • Handle variations and re-measurements

 

Overview 

  • Working time 37.5 hours per week
  • 25 days of vacation per year
  •  2% private pension on top of the public scheme
  • Phone available also for private use
  • Competitive Salary up to €100,000

If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity send a CV to t.clark@nsrassociates.com and a member of the team will reach out for a confidential chat.

Plant & Machinery Mechanic

Mechanic that has worked on Heavy Duty Plant, Paving Machinery & Haulage Vehicles

If this person understands the aviation sector & airport projects such as runways , paving and airside work this will be a major advantage . Alternatively if this person has transferable skills from Major Motorways & Highways we can look at this.

Overview 

  • Implement maintenance program
  • Ensure machinery is in a good working order
  • Prepare list for maintenance and spare parts required
  • Responsible for stock control of equipment spares, consumables
  • Ensure that equipment maintenance and repairs works carried out in a safe manner
  • Night shift working within live airfield environment may be required

This person will report into the Operations Manager & Head of Plant. You must be a team player and have the right attitude to work. Motivating , communicating clearly and enjoying work is ESSENTIAL in this POST.

 

Your background 

  • At least 3-4 Years relevant experience
  • Worked as a Mechanic handling machinery and equipment
  • Asphalt Paving Experience
  • Welding & Fabrication Experience desired
  • Full clean driving license
  • Comfortable to regularly take drugs and alcohol tests whilst on site

What is essential before applying 

  • You understand that this is a Site Based Hands on role so this can often mean 50- 60 Hrs per week depending upon workload
  • You must have a clean criminal record as achieving a VISA is the US is a long and drawn out process. Therefore honesty, reference checks and a meeting with the US consulate are all KEY.
  • You must be a UK Passport Holders due to visa requirements
  • You are comfortable with the salary and benefits provided
  • Able to start employment before March 2025

If this is you please send a word formatted CV to:  t.clark@nsrassociates.com

Project Manager – Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering Main Contractor – USA

Best described as client facing, dynamic working within a niche sector with strong cash reserves. This client has an enviable track record delivering major aviation programs on lump sum D&B Projects or Frameworks

Our client is seeking to engage a Project Manager that has clear experience as No 1 running £10-30 Million. The perfect candidate will have exposure to airfield & runway works. You will have at least 7 Years delivering projects in either a Project Manager / Operations Manager or UK Contracts Manager type role.

You will have a clear experience handling the full 360 life cycle from bid to handover and final account.

 

Projects

  • Runways & runway refurbishments
  • Infrastructure & Highways
  • Tunnels, Power & WTW

 

Client is looking to hire the following:

  • British Passport Holders Only
  • Clear experience working for a reputable Tier 1 & 2  Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Main Contractors
  • Project Manager that can build, program and pull together high performing teams
  • Degree Civil Engineering is essential
  • Able to pass security checks for the US & working behind the wire on a live airport environment

You will be comfortable client facing,  managing commercial awareness & contracts, client change, technical & engineering, production, safety & quality. You will have the leadership & communication skills to mentor and develop your team upskilling superintendents and section engineers that want to reach your position in due course.

 

Salary for suitable candidates:

  • £85-90,000 Basic TAX free + Accommodation Fully Expensed
  • Local Allowance to cover groceries, laundry and gym memberships
  • Car Fully Expensed
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • 4 Flights Home per Year
  • Full Private Healthcare & Dental
  • Project Bonus %
  • 30 Days PAID holiday + PUBLIC

If all of this sounds appealing and your personal situation allows you to relocate then Tim is keen to hear from you. Please send a CV with full contact details to:  t.clark@nsrassociates.com and a member of the team will connect with you.

Senior Site Agent – Runways & Airfield Works

Civil Engineering Main Contractor – USA

This business has a specialist niche within aviation especially when it comes to Runways & Airside Works. Best described as a Family Owned Main Contractor that pride themselves on being client facing, employee led and dynamic.

They expect a Senior Site Agent / Project Manager to be able to lead a Bid looking at all aspects from the ground up. Can you look at productivity, asphalt tonnage, sequencing, design and risk.

Newly awarded $30 Million Project will start in late February 2025 so this client need to engage the right person now to interview and start the visa process. This is a strategic hire as the business needs to cover a Project Manager that has done an internal transfer to the Caribbean.

Our client is seeking to engage a Senior Site Agent that has led the onsite activities and workforce for £8-15 Million Civil Engineering Projects in the United Kingdom.

The perfect candidate will have exposure to airfield & runway works. You will be reporting into the Operations Manager and taking full control of this project as No1.

Client is looking to hire the following:

  • British Passport Holder Only
  • Degree Qualified – Civil Engineering
  • Clear experience working for a reputable Tier 1 & 2 Main Contractors in the Civil & Infrastructure sector
  • Can you build, push progress and build high performing teams
  • Able to pass security checks for the US & working behind the wire on a live airport environment

Salary for suitable candidates:

  • £55-70,000 Basic TAX free + Accommodation Fully Expensed
  • Local Allowance to cover groceries, laundry and gym memberships
  • Car Fully Expensed
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • 4 Flights Home per Year
  • Full Private Healthcare & Dental
  • Project Bonus %
  • 30 Days PAID holiday + PUBLIC

If all of this sounds appealing and your personal situation allows you to relocate then Tim is keen to hear from you. Please send a word formatted  CV with full contact details to:  t.clark@nsrassociates.com and a member of the team will connect with you to get in the detail and tell you about the career growth and culture of our client.

Site & Section Engineers

Site & Section Engineers Required  – Leading UK Based Civil Engineering Contractor

New £205 Million Framework just awarded across Mainland UK

As the Site or Section Engineer you will report into the Project Manager or Project Director depending upon the project allocated to. Ideally you will have 2-3 Years post graduate experience and knowledge in earthworks, surfacing, concrete structures & sub-structures, drainage, pads & bolts.

Client :

  • Leading Main Contractor specializing within Civil Engineering , Infrastructure & Military work
  • 43 Years trading, strong financial position
  • NSR has a strong 7 Year working relationship with the client

The Project:

  • Behind the wire of a Live (ACTIVE) Commercial Airport

Client are seeking  :

  • Candidates currently based in the UK or Ireland
  • Clear criminal record and able to work behind the wire of a military base in the UK
  • Civil Engineering Degree desired
  • Past experience of Setting out but comfortable checking, management and record keeping
  • Solid experience of design coordination , method statements , managing sub-contractors , quality management

 

“Everyone is pulling in the right direction on site so we want a hard working Engineer / Section Engineer to come and cut there teeth and develop up the ranks.

 

Package Provided 

  • Basic Salary of £45-53,500 depending upon experience
  • Apartment & Utilities Paid whilst working away
  • Local Allowance to cover meals and general expenses
  • Car Fully Expensed
  • Bonus Environment
  • Annual Pay Review

 

Keen to APPLY send a word formatted CV to Tim on t.clark@nsrassociates.com and a member of the team will connect

Senior Project Manager

Project Manager that has a clear track record of delivering Major Civil Engineering & Marine Projects for International Main Contractors.

You will be involved in Major Tenders for Marine projects such as Ports , Jetties, Breakwater & Dredging AND Civil Engineering projects such as Bridges , Elevated Structures , Water Treatment Plants, DAM’s , Tunnels and other Infrastructure & Transportation projects.

You will have delivered 2 Projects worth $100 Million + and have at least 10 Years as a No1 delivering Projects. We see this person having circa 17-20 Years Post Graduate experience having come up through the Ranks as a Civil Site Engineer – Agent and so on.

 

Client:  International EPC Contractor / Employ over 6,000 staff across 30 different countries / 55 Years Successful trading & 320 Major Projects deliver worth $80 Million ++ Hold a live portfolio of $3 Billion plus under execution on sites across the World

They expect you to be able to pull apart a program , look at technical aspects and able to propose solutions to save both time & cost. You will have the experience in client facing handling multiple stakeholders.

Initially based in ATHENS – Greece for 6-12 Months to understand company policies , procedures, strategy and risk so when you step on site you can be as effective as possible.

The projects you will be bidding will be across Saudi Arabia, UAE & North Africa (all safe)

 

Following is CRITICAL 

  • Degree Educated – WESTERN university & trained
  • Solid International Tier 1 Main Contractor that understand safety, risk & cost
  • A solid career history that shows success and project completions

 

 

Is this you ?

  • Self-Starter & results focused
  • Enjoying working with people and leading a team
  • Strong commercial, technical & risk awareness
  • Tenacious when needed
  • Possess strong communication skills both up and downstream

 

 

Benefits Provided 

  • Tax Free USD Basic – Up to $190k USD
  • Fully furnished 5* Hotel Apartment
  • 3 Meals provided
  • Car fully expensed and maintained
  • 60 Days Paid Annual Leave
  • 4 Return Flights Home Per Year
  • Pension
  • Family International Medical Scheme
  • Bonus Scheme up to $45,000 for Top Performers

 

If you have the skills needed send a word formatted CV to t.clark@nsrassociates.com and our team will make contact for a CONFIDENTIAL discussion

Earthworks Design Engineer

Our client is best described as fast paced, client facing and profitable! If you have the right energy and technical experience of geotechnical & earthworks this is an exciting role. Bids Ranging from £20-300 Million. Seeking career stability, reward and career challenge  then this maybe for you.

Head Office is 10 Minutes’ Drive from Gerrard’s Cross near Junction  16 on the M25

You will understand cut and fill, base lower surfaces, comparisons, surface analysis and manage all volume surfaces needed at pre-construction (BID STAGE). 

Following is essential to be suitable:

  • 3D Civil Software Experience / Auto-CAD
  • Earthworks models / modelling
  • Able to produce calculations and quantities for specific materials needed on site
  • Coordinate programs and volumes
  • Happy to be based in the Head office (No remote working)
  • Can you take a soil report, analysis risk and produce earthworks plans & programs for large scale projects
  • Strong communication skills and able to put across your point in a professional manner to key stakeholders

Your career will have a clear history in this area working for consultants, earthworks sub-contractors or main contractors.

 

CV Requirements

  • Degree Educated & Chartered status
  • Solid employment history
  • Clear experience of Civil Earthworks

You will produce volume counts and designs with an “eye for detail”.

Role is an 8am to 6pm and 5 days a week in the HQ. The strongest candidate will be paid a highly competitive package up to £85,000 Plus Car Allowance, Annual Pay Review & Bonus, Pension & Private Medical.

Make no doubt about it, this client expects a lot as it’s a “work hard play hard employer” but you can be earning circa £100,000 within a few years.

Do you have the magic formula of hard work, knowledge and earthworks astuteness (THINKING outside the box)?

If you match this requirement, please send a CV across in word format to the e-mail address t.clark@nsrassociates.com and tell us why this role is a match for you.