Construction sectors
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Executive Search
Typical roles 4
Typical roles 4
Specialist team
- , Managing Director appointments
- , Commercial Director searches
- , Head of Projects / Operations Director placements
- , Non-Executive Director appointments for construction boards
| Role | Typical experience | Qualifications | Indicative range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Director. Construction | 15–25 years | Chartered (CIOB/MRICS), MBA preferred | €180k–€300k + package |
| Commercial Director | 12–20 years | MRICS, NEC/JCT expert, P&L responsibility | €150k–€220k + bonus |
| Operations Director | 12–18 years | CIOB, multi-project delivery | €140k–€200k + package |
| Head of Projects | 10–16 years | Prince2/APM, €50M+ portfolio | €120k–€170k + bonus |
Civil & Infrastructure
Typical roles 5
Typical roles 5
Specialist team
- , Road and highway construction
- , Rail and metro systems
- , Water and wastewater
- , Energy and renewables infrastructure
- , Tunnelling and earthworks
| Role | Typical experience | Qualifications | Indicative range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Civil Engineer | 10–15 years | Chartered Engineer (IEI/ICE) | €85k–€120k |
| Infrastructure Project Manager | 8–14 years | Prince2/APM, €20M+ project value | €90k–€130k + car |
| Section Engineer. Earthworks | 5–10 years | CivEng degree, earthworks/structures | €55k–€75k |
| Quantity Surveyor. Civil | 5–12 years | MRICS/SCSI, NEC3/NEC4 | €60k–€90k |
Typical roles. Marine and coastal works
Commercial & High-Rise
Typical roles 5
Typical roles 5
Specialist team
- , Grade A office developments
- , Mixed-use urban schemes
- , Build-to-rent residential
- , Hotel and hospitality construction
- , Retail and shopping-centre fit-out
| Role | Typical experience | Qualifications | Indicative range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Quantity Surveyor | 7–12 years | MRICS/SCSI, JCT/NEC, main contractor | €75k–€110k + package |
| Project Manager. Commercial | 8–14 years | APM/Prince2, €30M+ commercial projects | €90k–€130k + car |
| Site Manager. RC Frame | 6–10 years | CIOB/SMSTS, frame and envelope | €70k–€95k |
| Design Manager | 8–14 years | Architectural/engineering, BIM proficient | €85k–€120k |
Typical roles. Refurbishment and repositioning
MEP & Technical
Typical roles 5
Typical roles 5
Specialist team
- , Commercial offices
- , Data centres
- , Healthcare and hospitals
- , Pharmaceutical and cleanroom
- , Education
| Role | Typical experience | Qualifications | Indicative range |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEP Design Manager | 10–16 years | Chartered (CIBSE/IEI), Revit MEP, BIM | €90k–€130k |
| Electrical Project Engineer | 5–10 years | Electrical degree, LV/HV systems | €60k–€85k |
| Commissioning Manager | 8–14 years | CxGBS/ACG, CIBSE membership | €80k–€110k |
| BIM Coordinator. MEP | 5–10 years | Revit MEP, Navisworks, BIM Level 2 | €55k–€80k |
Typical roles. Industrial and manufacturing
Project Controls & Commercial
Typical roles 5
Typical roles 5
Specialist team
- , Planning and programming
- , Cost management and quantity surveying
- , Estimating (pre-contract)
- , Commercial management (post-contract)
- , Risk management and claims
| Role | Typical experience | Qualifications | Indicative range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning Manager. P6 | 8–14 years | Primavera P6, major project planning | €85k–€120k |
| Commercial Manager | 10–16 years | MRICS, main contractor, NEC/FIDIC | €100k–€150k + bonus |
| Lead Estimator | 8–14 years | CostX/Causeway, tendering | €85k–€120k |
| Claims & Dispute Consultant | 10–18 years | Delay analysis, NEC/FIDIC | €110k–€160k |
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