Construction Recruitment
Every Major Project Starts With the Right People. TSI Delivers Them. TS International places specialist construction professionals across the GCC, UK, Europe, Africa, and Asia — from individual appointments to fully mobilised project teams.
MARKET INSIGHT
The construction sector across the GCC and global markets is operating at a scale and pace that places extraordinary pressure on talent supply. Mega-projects in Saudi Arabia, infrastructure expansion across the UAE, and sustained development activity in Qatar, Oman, and the broader Middle East have created demand for experienced construction professionals that the available talent pool cannot meet through conventional hiring channels.
TS International has over 30 years of experience placing construction professionals across international markets. With more than 15 years of on-the-ground presence in the UAE — one of the world's most active built environment markets — and offices in the UK, Germany, Poland, and India, we are strategically positioned to source, screen, and mobilise construction talent at the speed and scale modern programmes demand.
Our construction consultants understand the full project lifecycle — from planning and design through to construction delivery, commissioning, fit-out, and handover. We recruit for developers, main contractors, specialist subcontractors, project management consultancies (PMCs), cost consultancies, and engineering firms. Whether you need a single specialist or a multidisciplinary team deployed to a live project site, TSI has the candidate networks, verification processes, and mobilisation capability to deliver.
WHAT WE DELIVER
Permanent, contract, and interim construction appointments from site level to C-suite
Rapid project team deployment — contract engineers and managers mobilised within one to two weeks
Full contractor mobilisation — visa coordination, work permits, medical clearance, and in-house payroll across multiple jurisdictions
Pre-qualified pipelines of passive talent — experienced professionals not visible on job boards, engaged through targeted headhunt
Thorough qualification and accreditation verification — chartered status, professional memberships, trade certifications, and employment history confirmed as standard
Coverage across all construction disciplines: civil, structural, MEP, fit-out, quantity surveying, planning, project management, and HSE
Managed Service (MSP) capability for high-volume programme resourcing across major infrastructure and development schemes
Executive search for Construction Director, Technical Director, and C-level construction leadership appointments
Sample Placements
Project & Programme Management
Project Manager (Construction) — End-to-end project delivery from concept through to handover across building and infrastructure sectors
Programme Director — Leadership of multi-project programmes, governance frameworks, and client-facing delivery management
Project Controls Manager — Integrated cost, schedule, and risk management across complex construction programmes
Construction Manager — On-site construction leadership, contractor coordination, and quality and safety oversight
Site Manager — Day-to-day supervision of construction operations, trades coordination, and progress reporting
Resident Engineer — Client-side technical supervision, inspection, and contract administration on infrastructure programmes
Package Manager — Procurement and management of specialist work packages within major construction programmes
ORAT Specialist — Operational readiness, activation, and transfer delivery for complex built assets
Civil & Structural Engineering
• Civil Engineer — Earthworks, drainage, roads, utilities, and civil infrastructure design and delivery
• Structural Engineer — Structural design, analysis, peer review, and inspection across buildings and infrastructure
• Geotechnical Engineer — Ground investigation, soil mechanics, foundation design, and ground improvement
• Highways & Transportation Engineer — Road design, traffic engineering, transport assessment, and active travel infrastructure
• Bridges & Tunnels Engineer — Specialist design and supervision for bridge structures and underground infrastructure
• Drainage & Utilities Engineer — Drainage network design, utility coordination, and underground services management
• Façade Engineer — Building envelope design, cladding systems, and performance specification
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP)
• MEP Manager — Integrated MEP programme leadership across complex building projects
• Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) — HVAC, plumbing, and building services design, specification, and supervision
• Electrical Engineer (Building Services) — LV/HV power distribution, lighting, and building electrical systems
• ELV Engineer — Extra low voltage systems — CCTV, access control, fire alarm, and structured cabling
• BMS Engineer — Building management systems design, commissioning, and integration
• MEP Commissioning Engineer — Pre-commissioning, commissioning, and system handover across building services
• Fire & Life Safety Engineer — Fire suppression, detection, and life safety systems design and compliance
Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management
• Quantity Surveyor — Cost planning, measurement, tendering, and valuation across the full project lifecycle
• Senior Quantity Surveyor — Commercial management of major works packages, subcontractor management, and final account
• Commercial Manager — Commercial strategy, contract negotiations, risk management, and revenue protection
• Contracts Manager — NEC, FIDIC, and JCT contract administration, claims management, and dispute avoidance
• Cost Manager — Client-side cost management, cost planning, and cost reporting for development programmes
• Estimator — Tender pricing, bill of quantities preparation, and bid submission management
• Procurement Manager (Construction) — Strategic sourcing, subcontractor procurement, and supply chain management
Planning & Project Controls
• Planning Engineer — Construction programme scheduling, Primavera P6 / MS Project, and baseline development
• Senior Planner — Integrated programme management, delay analysis, and extension of time claims
• Project Controls Engineer — Cost, schedule, and earned value management across major programmes
• Document Controller — Document management systems, drawing control, and transmittal management
• BIM Coordinator — Model coordination, clash detection, and BIM implementation across project disciplines
• BIM Manager — BIM strategy, ISO 19650 compliance, and digital delivery management for major projects
Architecture & Design
Architect — Building design, planning submissions, technical detailing, and construction administration
Senior Architect — Design leadership, client management, and project coordination across complex schemes
Interior Designer — Commercial and residential interior design, specification, and FF&E procurement
Urban Designer / Master Planner — Large-scale urban design, masterplanning, and mixed-use development frameworks
Landscape Architect — Landscape design, external works specification, and environmental enhancement
Town Planner — Planning applications, development appraisals, and statutory process management
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment
HSE Manager (Construction) — Safety management systems, risk assessment, and statutory compliance on construction sites
Site Safety Officer — Day-to-day safety enforcement, toolbox talks, and incident investigation on live sites
Quality Manager — Quality management systems, ISO compliance, inspection and test planning, and audit
QA/QC Engineer — Quality assurance and control for structural, MEP, and finishing works on construction projects
Environmental Manager — Environmental impact management, permitting, and sustainability compliance
CDM Coordinator — Construction design and management compliance and principal designer obligations
Construction Leadership
Construction Director — Executive leadership of construction operations, delivery strategy, and business performance
Technical Director — Technical governance, engineering standards, and quality leadership across programmes
Chief Executive Officer (Construction) — Board-level leadership of construction businesses
Chief Operating Officer — Operational strategy, process optimisation, and cross-functional programme leadership
Head of Construction — Construction function leadership, delivery oversight, and team management
WHY TSI
30+ years of construction recruitment expertise — consultants who understand the full project lifecycle and can assess technical competence, not just match keywords
15+ years embedded in the UAE — active candidate networks across the GCC's most active construction markets, including NEOM, Saudi Vision 2030 giga-projects, and UAE mega-developments
Rigorous candidate verification as standard — professional memberships (MCIOB, MICE, MIStructE, MIET, CIAT), chartered status, trade certifications, and employment history confirmed before presentation
Full in-house contractor mobilisation capability — visa coordination, work permits, medical clearance, and payroll management across the GCC, Africa, Europe, and Asia
Coverage across the full built environment ecosystem — developers, main contractors, specialist subcontractors, PMCs, and cost consultancies
MSP capability for high-volume programme resourcing — single point of contact across multiple disciplines on major infrastructure and development schemes
Executive search for Construction Director, Technical Director, and C-level appointments — discreet, targeted, and delivered with full confidentiality
FAQs
Do you recruit across all construction disciplines — civil, structural, MEP, commercial, and project management?
Yes. TSI recruits across the full construction discipline spectrum — civil and structural engineering, MEP building services, quantity surveying and commercial management, planning and project controls, architecture, HSE, and project and programme management. We have dedicated consultants across each area, not generalists covering construction as a secondary practice.
Can you supply contract construction professionals for project-based assignments?
Yes — contract and project-based recruitment is a core delivery model for construction. TSI maintains active pipelines of contract professionals across all major disciplines for both short-term assignments and long-duration project placements. We manage full contractor mobilisation including visa coordination, work permits, qualification verification, and payroll through our in-house team.
Which regions do you cover for construction recruitment?
TSI has active campaigns across the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman — major construction and infrastructure investment markets), Africa (East and West Africa), Europe (UK, Germany, Poland), India, and Southeast Asia. Our on-the-ground offices provide direct sourcing capability for both local and internationally mobile talent.
Do you recruit for both main contractors and consultancies?
Yes. TSI recruits for the full construction project delivery ecosystem — main contractors and EPC firms, specialist subcontractors, engineering consultancies, cost consultancies, and project management consultancies (PMCs). Our consultants understand the distinct requirements for each organisation type and screen candidates accordingly.
Can you verify construction qualifications and professional accreditations?
Yes. TSI's verification process confirms engineering qualifications, chartered and professional status (MCIOB, MICE, MIStructE, MIET, CIAT), trade certifications, CSCS cards, safety tickets, and employment history. In construction environments where unverified qualifications carry technical, commercial, and safety risk, verification is non-negotiable.
Do you recruit for quantity surveying and commercial management roles?
Yes. Quantity surveying and commercial management are core specialisms within our practice. We recruit across the full QS and commercial function — from graduate surveyors through to Commercial Directors — covering NEC, FIDIC, and JCT contract environments, with specific experience in GCC and UK markets.
Can you recruit for BIM, digital engineering, and planning roles?
Yes. Digital delivery and planning are increasingly central to major construction programmes. TSI recruits BIM Coordinators, BIM Managers, Digital Engineering Leads, Planning Engineers, Senior Planners, and Project Controls Engineers with expertise across Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Primavera P6, and ISO 19650 standards.
Do you recruit for HSE and safety-critical roles on construction sites?
Yes. HSE is a core specialism within our construction practice. We recruit HSE Managers, Site Safety Officers, Environmental Managers, Quality Managers, and CDM Coordinators for construction and infrastructure environments. All HSE professionals are screened for relevant certifications, site experience, and familiarity with applicable regulatory frameworks.
Can you support large-scale infrastructure and mega-project resourcing?
Yes. TSI has specific experience supporting large-scale construction and infrastructure programmes — airports, stadia, hospitals, mixed-use developments, highways, rail, and utilities — where multidisciplinary teams must be mobilised quickly and at scale. Our Managed Service (MSP) offering provides a structured, single-point-of-contact delivery model for high-volume programme resourcing across multiple disciplines simultaneously.
Can you make senior construction leadership appointments?
Yes. Our construction leadership practice covers Construction Director, Technical Director, Head of Construction, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Operating Officer appointments across developers, main contractors, and consultancies. We conduct discreet, targeted executive searches and understand the delivery, commercial, and stakeholder leadership demands these roles involve.
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Within this unit, we also have a specialist Executive Search and Selection team focusing solely on C-suite level appointments into the oil and gas and energy industries. Positions recruited for include CFO, CIO, SVP (technical and business disciplines), VP (technical and business disciplines), Director of Human Capital and Group Legal Counsel.
