Civil Engineering Lead Site Project Manager

Contract Scotland; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious firm in Canada's construction industry seeks experienced General Superintendents for civil engineering projects in Toronto. Successful candidates will oversee on-site operations, ensuring health and safety, quality, and timely project delivery. The role offers not just job security, but a pathway for genuine career progression in a thriving market.

Benefits

Financial support for relocation

Experienced in handling visa/work permit processes

Qualifications

• Strong track record in major transit and heavy civil engineering projects.
• Experience in sectors such as aviation, rail, highways, and bridges.

Responsibilities

• Fully responsible for on-site delivery of projects, ensuring work is safe and on time.
• Manage subcontractor quality and budget for projects valued at £20m-£30m+.

Skills

On-site delivery management

Health & safety management

Schedule management

Subcontractor quality management

Job description

No.5 - Ranked as the 5th best country in the world for 'Quality of Life'.

8.5% - Expected year on year growth in construction. High demand for construction professionals.

Universal healthcare - Unlike the USA.

Good education - 92% of adults complete secondary education.

The end product is that Canada can offer you a security of work rarely available in the UK / elsewhere, coupled with the opportunity for genuine career progression & a highly rated lifestyle.

Several of the top 10 construction businesses in Canada, working on civil engineering infrastructure projects of c£10m to £200m+, are looking to recruit General Superintendents (read site / project based 'Senior Project Managers' from the UK), for their businesses in Toronto.

Many of these organisations have been around for over 100 years and are regarded as some of the top employers in Canada, having been recognised by top awards / business press.

From a relocation perspective, the good news is that these companies have been recruiting from the UK for 15-20+ years, so they are experienced in handling the visa / work permit process and in making the transition as smooth as possible for you / any family.

They will also provide financial support to assist with any relocation.

The Role

In Canada, General Superintendents are fully responsible for on-site delivery, including production, health & safety, management of the schedule, subcontractor quality management, etc. Ultimately ensuring that work is delivered safely, on time, and within budget / to the required quality. The way that projects in Canada are structured is a little different from what you'll have experienced in Scotland / the UK, but we've been recruiting in Canada for over 15 years and can walk you through this in detail, providing detailed job descriptions etc.

In order to be successful, you'll need a strong track record handling the on-site delivery for a range of major transit and heavy civil engineering projects, in sectors such as aviation / airports, rail, highways / roads, bridges, or other infrastructure, valued at a minimum of £20m-£30m+.

Apply / get in touch to learn more and we'll be in contact.

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