--- title: 'Construction Manager – Structural & Steel Works (Expression of Interest) at Cabo Norte Professionals' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/construction-manager-structural-steel-works-expression-of-interest-cabo-norte-jdghs2jpdyzc' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Construction Manager – Structural & Steel Works (Expression of Interest) at Cabo Norte Professionals - **Company:** Cabo Norte Professionals - **Location:** United Arab Emirates - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-07-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/cabonorte/b4ecf93a-f7aa-4acf-b4de-e1668cf5ee9c ## Job description We are inviting experienced Construction Managers – Civil Works to express their interest for future opportunities across major civil infrastructure projects in the Middle East and the UAE. The projects are expected to include large-scale civil infrastructure developments, sports complexes, stadiums, and other technically demanding construction projects requiring experienced site leaders with a proven track record in managing complex field operations. ## Your Contribution Site Leadership & Construction Management - Lead and oversee construction activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely project execution - Manage the overall site execution structure, providing direction to the General Site Superintendent and coordinating Site Superintendents responsible for dedicated civil work packages - Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with project schedules, technical requirements, and quality standards Civil Package Coordination - Lead and coordinate the execution of major structural construction packages, ensuring effective integration of reinforced concrete structures, structural steel works, complex building frameworks, and related structural activities. - Ensure effective integration and coordination between multiple construction disciplines throughout project execution - Monitor site progress and support the resolution of construction challenges to maintain project performance Technical Coordination - Work closely with the Technical Manager and Technical Office Manager to resolve engineering issues affecting construction activities - Support the implementation of technical solutions to minimise disruption to construction schedules Site Planning & Execution - Coordinate construction resources and site logistics to support efficient project delivery - Monitor project schedules and resource allocation in collaboration with planning teams - Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with project health, safety, and quality requirements ## Your Profile Education - Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline ## Experience - Minimum 10 years of experience in construction management within large-scale civil infrastructure projects - Between 60% and 70% of your professional experience gained within main contractor organizations - Proven project delivery experience within the United Arab Emirates and/or the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Technical Expertise - Strong understanding of large-scale civil construction methodologies and site execution - Experience managing major structural construction packages involving reinforced concrete structures, structural steel works, complex building frameworks, and other large-scale structural construction activities. - Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, site logistics, and resource planning ## Skills & Working Style - Strong leadership and people management skills - Practical, hands-on approach to construction management and field execution - Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary construction teams within demanding project environments What to Expect This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) for future project opportunities and does not represent an immediate vacancy. Candidates whose experience closely aligns with upcoming project requirements will be contacted as opportunities become available. Successful candidates may be considered for major civil infrastructure, sports complex, and stadium projects across the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ## About Cabo Norte Professionals Cabo Norte Professionals is a team of highly driven recruitment experts based in Belgium with 20 years of in-house recruitment expertise in Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, France, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. It’s our talent to find yours! We recruit candidates for our clients’ companies as if it were for our own. We share our passion for their business with you. We get you inspired. Tell you all about their story and vision and your possible future role herein. We make it personal, tailored to your ambition and expectations. After all, you are not looking for a job, but a career offering possibilities, perspective and growth. We are here to pave your way to success. Our clients are important players in their industry and niche, operating in the BENELUX area, France or internationally, active in Architecture, Construction & Civil Engineering, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Real Estate & Development, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Energy, Health, Safety & Environment, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Industry Interested? Hit the Apply Now button on this page and upload your up to date CV. We will get back to you as soon as we see a match. You may upload your CV in PDF format in English, Dutch or French. You’ve got questions? Use the contact form on our website and we will get back to you as quickly as possible. ## About Cabo Norte Professionals ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Cabo Norte Professionals is a boutique talent hunting and executive search firm serving the construction, engineering, maritime, offshore, and energy industries globally. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Belgium - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Robin Van Santvoort ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Executive search, recruitment & selection for construction, civil engineering, marine infrastructure, dredging, offshore oil & gas, offshore wind, water treatment, BIM/digital engineering, and energy. - **Target customers**: B2B – large engineering and construction firms, project owners, and EPC contractors, primarily in the BENELUX, France, Middle East, and Africa. - **Mission or purpose**: “To help candidates reach the summit in their career by connecting them to a curated selection of top employers” and to build long-term relationships based on quality over volume. ## Products & Services - **Executive Search**: Retained search for senior leadership roles (e.g., Construction Director, Project Director, Corporate Procurement Manager). - **Recruitment & Selection**: Sourcing of mid-to-senior technical professionals (e.g., Planning Engineers, Equipment Planning Engineers, Site Superintendents). - **BIM & Digital Engineering Talent**: Specialised search for BIM engineers, VR/AR specialists, and digital twins experts to support the digital revolution in construction. - **Expression of Interest (EOI) Pipeline**: A proactive talent pool approach where candidates register interest for future roles on specific projects or locations. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private, bootstrapped). - **Key Metric**: Total funding – none publicly known; the company is self-funded. - **Headcount**: 4 employees (as of latest data), with a distributed workforce in Belgium and Singapore. - **LinkedIn followers**: ~708 (monthly growth +3.4%). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: None publicly listed. ## Competitive Advantages - **Niche expertise**: Over a decade and a half of sourcing experience specifically in maritime, dredging, offshore, and civil construction – industries where generalist recruiters struggle. - **Quality vs. volume**: “We don’t do volume, but we do guarantee quality hires” – a boutique approach that differentiates from large-scale RPOs. - **Global reach with local roots**: Strong network in BENELUX, France, and the Middle East; ability to source international talent for complex project-driven roles. - **Forward-looking focus**: Actively investing in the digital engineering talent market (BIM, VR, AR, AI) – a fast-growing niche. ## Strategic Focus - **Digital transformation in construction**: Expanding the recruitment pipeline for BIM engineers and digital engineering roles to meet client demand. - **Geographic expansion**: Targeting international markets (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Africa) through EOI campaigns for marine and infrastructure projects. - **Permanent staffing solutions**: Shifting from purely project-based hiring to supporting clients’ permanent staffing needs at both technical and corporate levels. ## Why Work Here - **Small, agile team**: Close-knit environment where your work directly impacts high-stakes hiring decisions. - **International exposure**: Opportunities to work with clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa on landmark infrastructure projects. - **Culture of respect and diversity**: The company explicitly values diversity, inclusion, and will only represent clients sharing those values. - **Remote-friendly signals**: Team members in Belgium and Singapore; likely supports flexible or remote arrangements (not explicitly stated). - **Perks**: Not publicly detailed, but typical for boutique firms – autonomy, direct client relationships, and a strong sense of purpose. ## Sources 1. [cabonorteprofessionals.eu](https://cabonorteprofessionals.eu/) 2. [cabonorteprofessionals.eu/about-us](https://cabonorteprofessionals.eu/about-us) 3. [cabonorteprofessionals.eu/jobs](https://cabonorteprofessionals.eu/jobs) 4. [jobs.lever.co/cabonorte](https://jobs.lever.co/cabonorte) 5. 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