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Canada

In demand: Project managers, site superintendents, estimators, cost consultants

Several large projects are slated to begin in Canada over the next year including the new light rail transportation system and the CA$150m (拢78m) Chaudi猫re Falls hydroelectric project in the country鈥檚 capital, Ottawa. There are also plans from Windmill Development Group and Dream Unlimited Corp to redevelop 15ha of industrial land spread over a cluster of islands between the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.

The projects reaching construction stage are creating a need for personnel who can manage and oversee them, with many also requiring specific skills and experience, which Hays鈥� Canada office expects will force employers to look further afield once local talent is exhausted.

Ireland

In demand: Experienced civil engineers and architects, quantity surveyors, project and site managers, building services engineers of all levels

Fit out and refurbishment continue to be the busiest sectors in Ireland鈥檚 construction industry, but there has also been a significant increase in both private and public new-build projects.

Demand is high for construction professionals with three to eight years鈥� experience, particularly architects with commercial and residential experience, while M&E and main contractors are undergoing large recruitment drives for building services engineers of all levels.

Meanwhile, there is also high requirement for civil engineers who design the infrastructure supporting structural projects; engineers with experience in drainage design; and transport modelling and civil technicians with experience in WinDES software.

France

In demand: Project managers

Demand for expats is expected to increase as France鈥檚 economy improves and big projects start in Paris, but French language skills are essential. The Grand Paris Express, for one, will see the creation of four new metro lines in the capital and modernise the city鈥檚 existing transport network. Despite not having seen a skyscraper mark its skyline since the 1970s, two major projects of note in the capital are Herzog & de Meuron鈥檚 180m-tall Tour Triangle, which is expected to create 5,000 jobs during its construction, and the Hermitage Plaza, which will see two slender, 320m-tall mixed-use towers added to the La Defense business district.

Sweden

In demand: Senior project and site managers

A good local economy has kept up demand for construction professionals consistent in the country. There has been particular requirement for senior project managers and site managers. However, for most projects knowledge of the Swedish language is required.

The Swedish government currently has a 10-year infrastructure spending plan worth around 鈧�50bn (拢38bn) for road and rail projects, including the development of a high-speed railway between the metropolitan regions of the country.

Hong Kong

In demand: Engineers, project managers and transport infrastructure specialists

In the coming months, the HK$142bn (拢12.5bn) expansion of Hong Kong International Airport is expected to begin, with specialist skills in design, construction and implementation required as it seeks to reclaim 650ha from the sea to create a third runway.

The government has also announced investment in hospital projects, which is creating a shortage of project managers and engineers with relevant experience. These upcoming projects will replace Hong Kong鈥檚 rail operator MTR鈥檚 projects, which are heading for completion.

Australia

In demand: Quantity surveyors, construction engineers, building services professionals

A notable shift towards property and infrastructure has taken place Down Under in the last couple of years as Australia鈥檚 mining industry continues its downward spiral 鈥� a ripple effect from China鈥檚 economic slowdown.

This shift has seen a rise in demand for construction professionals as several large infrastructure projects, including New South Wales鈥� Sydney Metro Northwest and the West and NorthConnex motorway projects are hitting peak labour requirements and have already soaked up local resources.

In particular, quantity surveyors are heavily in demand as the flow into Australia of UK-qualified candidates has slowed, according to Hays鈥� Australia office.

New Zealand

In demand: All areas of construction and engineering

Demand is high for construction skills in the Land of the Long White Cloud as schemes such as the Waterview connection motorway in Auckland progress and the rebuilding of Christchurch continues five years on from the earthquake that all but flattened the city on the south island.

There has been particular necessity for quantity surveyors over the last year in Christchurch and project managers in Auckland on the back of the country鈥檚 second city鈥檚 housing boom.

UAE

In demand: Project and site engineers, quantity surveyors, contract managers, HSEQ specialists

The collapse in oil prices has affected government funding but the country鈥檚 more diversified economy has protected it better than some of its neighbours from the fallout from market conditions.

The Expo 2020 world fair is one of the projects guaranteed to proceed as is the infrastructure around it including the $32bn (拢22bn) expansion of Al Maktoum airport, expected to handle the bulk of visitors due for the event.

As work picks up on these projects, it is expected that demand for UK expats will rise again.

Singapore

In demand: Rail and tunnelling specialists

Following the Singaporean government鈥檚 intervention to avert a property bubble, the market has readjusted towards commercial building and infrastructure.

This has seen demand increase for construction personnel with rail and tunnelling experience as several rail projects gear up, including the 330km high-speed rail line between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

Most large companies offer some relocation assistance for senior management roles, but full expat relocation packages are becoming rarer as employers focus on developing local talent to senior roles.

Methodology

The Hays Construction International Salary Guide 2016, in association with 黑洞社区, is based on salaries of candidates placed by Hays within the past 12 months and salary expectations for UK expats. UK figures are typical salaries reflecting the findings of the Hays UK Salary & Recruiting Trends 2016. The guide is compiled by staff worldwide who understand the local markets and are specialists in the built environment. The salaries are typical annual salaries for permanent positions and are guide figures only due to possible discrepancies in terminology, purchasing power and local variations. They also do not take into account local government tax regimes, hours of work and currency of payment. The salary figures have been converted into 拢GBP, based on conversion rates applied in May 2016 and have been rounded to the nearest 拢250.

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