Liam Byrne

Group MD

Kieran Harte

Group MD

Kieran is a graduate from Liverpool John Moores University, and joined SSA in 2013. With a background in construction, having spent 2 years as a Quantity Surveyor with an RC Frame & Groundworks Contractor, a career in construction recruitment was natural one to pursue. He is now a Main Board Director, responsible for operational & commercial function of UK business along with oversight of Canada, Ireland, UAE & Australia business units, whilst still recruiting within the Main Contract Build sector.

Anthony Lomas

Regional Manager

Anthony is a graduate from the University of Portsmouth and since joining SSA he has been working within the Civil Engineering sector, specialising in Utilities recruitment. He is now a Recruitment Manager within our Civil Engineering and Mechanical & Electrical sectors.

Kaylee Steenkamp

Group Financial Controller

Conor Glynn

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Conor holds a BA degree in Management and Human Resources from GMIT in Ireland. He previously spent 4 years working in Construction Recruitment in London, and joined SSA in November 2024 to work withing the Civil Engineering sector across the North of England.

Cian Cashman

Recruitment Consultant

Lorenzo Randazzo

Recruitment Consultant

Lorenzo comes from a property recruitment background with 3 years of experience in the sector. He has recently joined SSA so he can excel in his career and continue developing his skills and knowledge of recruitment. Lorenzo will be working on the sub contract desk -  RC Frames, Groundworks, Demolition, and Piling.

Luke Lane

Recruitment Consultant

Luke holds a BSc degree in Quantity Surveying from University of Westminster, and worked as a Quantity Surveyor with leading Drylining Sub-Contractors in London for 5 years before he decided to pursue a change of career into recruitment - allowing him a more interpersonal & sales focused role which better matches his skillset. He joined SSA in May 2024 and is recruiting within the specialist Carpentry, Drylining, and Interior Fit Out sectors.  

Sean Duggan

Group MD

Daniel Bourke

Director

Scott Glenn

Director

AnnaMaria Svinciakova

Office Manager

AnnaMaria has extensive experience in operational roles, and is also currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management at Technological University Dublin. With a special interest in the Construction Industry, AnnaMaria joined SSA Group in Dublin in 2024 to further progress her career. As the Office Manager, she ensures the smooth running of the Irish operations, overseeing finance, HR, social media, IT support and executive administrative tasks. Her dedication to improving processes and empowering colleagues reflects her commitment to excellence in all her work, ensure client satisfaction and fostering a collaborative environment.

Jennie Hoare

Recruitment Manager

Keith O’Connor

Recruitment Consultant

Conor O'Donnell

Recruitment Consultant

Andy Loughnane

Recruitment Consultant

Fred Kelleher

Recruitment Consultant

Fred graduated from the University of Limerick with an honour’s degree in Business Studies. Having gained previous experience within the construction industry in a risk management role, Fred decided to pursue a career in recruitment and joined SSA in October 2024. Fred comes with strong communication skills and experience in customer facing roles. He specialises in recruiting on behalf of Architecture Firms.

Kaylee Steenkamp

Group Financial Controller | Office Manager

Grant Winstanley

Regional Manager – Australia

Conor Moran

Senior Recruitment Consultant

John Neville

Senior Recruitment Consultant

John graduated from South East Technological University and began his recruitment career in internal recruitment in Ireland, where he developed a strong foundation in recruitment. He then transitioned to agency recruitment in Melbourne, focusing on specialised healthcare roles within highly competitive candidate-short markets, which honed his expertise in sourcing top talent. Driven by a passion for the built environment, John joined SSA Group, a company that aligns with his values, work ethic and standards. As an experienced recruitment professional, he specialises in white-collar construction recruitment, adeptly managing the entire recruitment process for a variety of roles, including Construction Managers, Project Managers, Site Managers, Leading Hands/Foremen, Contract Administrators, Estimators, Design Managers, and Project Coordinators.

Ian Mclean

Director - MENA & APAC

Kaylee Steenkamp

Group Financial Controller | Office Manager

Gavin Fitzgerald

Recruitment Manager - Real Estate Development, Investment & Asset Management

Gavin joined SSA Group in April 2017 initially based in our Vancouver, Canada office overseeing operations on the West Coast of North America working with Real Estate Developers, PMC's and Main Contractors. After 5 years working in the Canadian and US markets Gavin relocated to the Middle East to take over the Real Estate Development, Investment and Asset Management desk covering UAE, KSA, Qatar and other GCC countries. During this time Gavin has built strong ties especially across UAE and Saudi Arabia with Tier 1 private and public Real Estate Developers, PMC's and Holding Companies focused on markets such as residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, entertainment and more. With close to 8 years of experience in 360 recruitment Gavin has a proven knowledge of building strong partnerships with both clients and candidates alike working on roles from junior to C Suite level. His extensive knowledge of the industry covers roles across several departments including Procurement, Commercial, Design, Development, Project Management, Investment, Strategy, Asset Management, etc. 

Leigh Ralph

Head of Architecture

Ailene Mojado

Recruitment Consultant – Pilling, foundation & Marines

Dara Singh

Recruitment Consultant Architecture FF&E & Fit Out

Dara joined our SSA Dubai office in 2024. With a strong foundation in recruitment, Dara previously worked as a recruiter for Dubai's largest real estate company, where he successfully matched top talent with key industry roles. Prior to his move to Dubai, Dara's extensive experience in recruitment was developed during nearly two years in Australia, where he gained a deeper understanding of talent acquisition strategies, market trends, and client relations.

Dara joins the Architecture / Interior Design, and Fit-Out desk across the Middle East. Covering Interior Fit Out, Refurbishment & Specialist Joinery, and Flooring projects within the Residential, Commercial, Educational, Healthcare, Hotel & Leisure, Industrial, Student Accommodation sectors he also works primarily with medium to large Architectural & Design Consultancies and Interior design practices, along with some multi-disciplinary and public sector organizations

Ben Llewellyn

Group MD

Tom Wylie

Director USA Operations

Kate Bogdanova

Office Manager

Nathan Jose

Regional manager

Nathan joined Owen Thomas Group in November 2024, with a focus primarily on the state of Texas and its neighboring states in the General Contracting, Residential, and Design markets. His management and recruitment skills have been honed over 11 years of experience with some of the largest construction recruitment companies in London. Nathan specializes in placing candidates at all levels, from entry-level to executive construction professionals.

His passion for soccer and NFL will always shine through and is a die-hard Tottenham Hotspur and Buffalo Bills fan himself. Nathan will be a great addition to the team, bringing his extensive experience, enthusiasm, and a strong track record of success in the industry.

Ebnul Karim

Divisional Manager – US

Ebnul joined the Owen Thomas Group at the start of 2024, bringing well over half a decade of construction recruitment experience with him. He began his career as a Project Engineer for the Mechanical and Renewable construction industry working on sites across the greater New York area. Having always been involved in the sales process for all his projects, Ebnul decided to take a chance within the recruitment industry and has never looked back since. Having started recruitment in 2018, Ebnul has built up several markets for a range of positions from entry-level to C-suite within Heavy Civil, Oil and Gas as well as Solar construction. With a continued focus and specialization for the Renewable Energy market, reach out to Ebnul for your hiring needs across the US.

Ben Stuart

Senior Recruitment Consultant – US East

Jocelyn Palma

Senior Consultant - West Coast Lead

Maria Canales

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Maria joined the Owen Thomas Group in July 2024 as a Senior Recruitment Consultant. Her passion for recruiting started in 2014 with Rutgers University Football, where she stayed for 3 years before finding her next big break in New York City. There, she specialized in the Industrial Division for 5 years and broke records by assisting hundreds of job seekers to find their match. Maria brings her years of recruitment expertise to her hometown of Jersey City for the Renewable Energy team.

Brenden Weiss

Recruitment Consultant

Michael Morreale

Recruitment Consultant

Jack Vitale

Recruitment Consultant – Southeast US

Jacob Morgenstern

Recruitment Consultant – Florida

Jacob joined Owen Thomas in mid–September 2023, as a Recruitment Consultant in our Houston location. He obtained his degree in public policy at Duke University with a sociology minor and a certificate in markets and management while a part of the football team. As an additional degree, Jacob also graduated from Texas Tech University with an MBA. Jacob is fully experienced in the glass and glazing sector of recruitment and has fostered client relations across the United States. His educational background and knowledge of the construction industry make him an excellent addition to the Owen Thomas Group.

Alfonso Salemi

Recruitment Consultant

Alfonso joined Owen Thomas Group at the end of March 2024 as a Recruitment Consultant, his focus is primarily on the East Coast General Contracting Market. Alfonso's journey began alongside his father, who dedicated a decade to laboring and operating before venturing into entrepreneurship. After completing his bachelor’s degree in psychology at Rutgers University, He eagerly joined the family business, where he spent 3 years honing his skills and contributing to its growth. However, his professional journey didn't stop there. Driven by a desire to explore new avenues, Alfonso transitioned into the dynamic world of recruitment at Owen Thomas Group.

Jenna Hislop

Director Canada

Chris Moroney

Director Canada

Shelley Riley

Regional Director - Architecture & Design, North America

Alec Hines

Senior Consultant – Real Estate Development, Canada

Anita Mclaughlin

Senior Recruitment Consultant – Civils

Sylvie Micheals

Office Manager & Group Financial Controller - Canada

Nyle Gardiner

Recruitment Consultant

Nyle Gardiner is a Recruitment Consultant for SSA Group, working out of our Eastern Canada office in Toronto. Specializing in the Rail & Power Engineering industry, he works alongside well-known contractors and engineering firms to bring the top talent on the market to deliver company operations and exceed upon their expectations. Having recently relocated from the UK in 2023, Nyle comes from a recruitment background specializing in the Civil Engineering market. Having hands on field experience in the utility sector, he has gained a strong understanding of the demands of the construction industry. 

Ronan Brady

Recruitment Consultant

Ronan has completed a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from University College Cork and a Master’s degree in Marketing Practice from Cork Institute of Technology.  Having 2 ½ years of recruitment experience in the Life Sciences sector, Ronan has recently switched focus to the Civil Construction sector serving candidates and clients in Alberta. Ronan pursued a career in recruitment due to his passion for sales and relationship building. Originally from Tipperary, Ireland, Ronan relocated to Vancouver at the beginning of 2023 and joined SSA in 2024.

Liam O'Dowd

Senior Recruitment Consultant

With over six years of experience in talent acquisition, business development, and account management, Liam has a passion for connecting people with opportunities that align with their skills, interests, and goals. Liam's mission is to empower individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential through effective talent strategies and solutions.

Originally from Kerry, Ireland, Liam relocated to Vancouver in 2012 and joined SSA in 2024.

Sean Bloomfield

Recruitment Consultant

Sean Bloomfield is a recruitment consultant at SSA group covering Eastern US & Canada. He has 5+ years of experience in construction project management focusing on masonry and general contracting in both commercial and residential building projects. 

Having completed small residential projects to large commercial projects across Toronto, Sean has been able to build up a knowledge and understanding of every trade and the processes of the day to day of newbuild and restoration work. As a project manager, he would work closely with clients, helping to achieve the best possible outcomes for the projects.

With a background in the construction industry, Sean's understanding of the professionalism and skills required will help him to identify the best possible candidates for our clients and their business.

Jamal Grant

Senior Recruitment Consultant

My name is Jamal and I’m a Senior Recruitment Consultant with SSA Group and specialize in finding top construction talent in Eastern Canada. My area of focus is placing construction professionals (Project Managers, Site Superintendents, Project Coordinators, Estimators, and Health & Safety Managers) with reputable general contractors and/or construction management firms who work in the ICI sector construction.

Prior to recruitment, I spent 15 years managing fitness facilities, which goes hand in hand with my athletic background of being a former division one athlete and semi-professional baseball player. In that role, I really learned the importance of building relationships with people and treating everyone with respect and doing everything with integrity.

Liam Byrne

Group MD

Kieran Harte

Group MD

Kieran is a graduate from Liverpool John Moores University, and joined SSA in 2013. With a background in construction, having spent 2 years as a Quantity Surveyor with an RC Frame & Groundworks Contractor, a career in construction recruitment was natural one to pursue. He is now a Main Board Director, responsible for operational & commercial function of UK business along with oversight of Canada, Ireland, UAE & Australia business units, whilst still recruiting within the Main Contract Build sector.

Anthony Lomas

Regional Manager

Anthony is a graduate from the University of Portsmouth and since joining SSA he has been working within the Civil Engineering sector, specialising in Utilities recruitment. He is now a Recruitment Manager within our Civil Engineering and Mechanical & Electrical sectors.

Kaylee Steenkamp

Group Financial Controller

Conor Glynn

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Conor holds a BA degree in Management and Human Resources from GMIT in Ireland. He previously spent 4 years working in Construction Recruitment in London, and joined SSA in November 2024 to work withing the Civil Engineering sector across the North of England.

Cian Cashman

Recruitment Consultant

Lorenzo Randazzo

Recruitment Consultant

Lorenzo comes from a property recruitment background with 3 years of experience in the sector. He has recently joined SSA so he can excel in his career and continue developing his skills and knowledge of recruitment. Lorenzo will be working on the sub contract desk -  RC Frames, Groundworks, Demolition, and Piling.

Luke Lane

Recruitment Consultant

Luke holds a BSc degree in Quantity Surveying from University of Westminster, and worked as a Quantity Surveyor with leading Drylining Sub-Contractors in London for 5 years before he decided to pursue a change of career into recruitment - allowing him a more interpersonal & sales focused role which better matches his skillset. He joined SSA in May 2024 and is recruiting within the specialist Carpentry, Drylining, and Interior Fit Out sectors.  

Sean Duggan

Group MD

Daniel Bourke

Director

Scott Glenn

Director

AnnaMaria Svinciakova

Office Manager

AnnaMaria has extensive experience in operational roles, and is also currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management at Technological University Dublin. With a special interest in the Construction Industry, AnnaMaria joined SSA Group in Dublin in 2024 to further progress her career. As the Office Manager, she ensures the smooth running of the Irish operations, overseeing finance, HR, social media, IT support and executive administrative tasks. Her dedication to improving processes and empowering colleagues reflects her commitment to excellence in all her work, ensure client satisfaction and fostering a collaborative environment.

Jennie Hoare

Recruitment Manager

Keith O’Connor

Recruitment Consultant

Conor O'Donnell

Recruitment Consultant

Andy Loughnane

Recruitment Consultant

Fred Kelleher

Recruitment Consultant

Fred graduated from the University of Limerick with an honour’s degree in Business Studies. Having gained previous experience within the construction industry in a risk management role, Fred decided to pursue a career in recruitment and joined SSA in October 2024. Fred comes with strong communication skills and experience in customer facing roles. He specialises in recruiting on behalf of Architecture Firms.

Kaylee Steenkamp

Group Financial Controller | Office Manager

Grant Winstanley

Regional Manager – Australia

Conor Moran

Senior Recruitment Consultant

John Neville

Senior Recruitment Consultant

John graduated from South East Technological University and began his recruitment career in internal recruitment in Ireland, where he developed a strong foundation in recruitment. He then transitioned to agency recruitment in Melbourne, focusing on specialised healthcare roles within highly competitive candidate-short markets, which honed his expertise in sourcing top talent. Driven by a passion for the built environment, John joined SSA Group, a company that aligns with his values, work ethic and standards. As an experienced recruitment professional, he specialises in white-collar construction recruitment, adeptly managing the entire recruitment process for a variety of roles, including Construction Managers, Project Managers, Site Managers, Leading Hands/Foremen, Contract Administrators, Estimators, Design Managers, and Project Coordinators.

Ian Mclean

Director - MENA & APAC

Kaylee Steenkamp

Group Financial Controller | Office Manager

Gavin Fitzgerald

Recruitment Manager - Real Estate Development, Investment & Asset Management

Gavin joined SSA Group in April 2017 initially based in our Vancouver, Canada office overseeing operations on the West Coast of North America working with Real Estate Developers, PMC's and Main Contractors. After 5 years working in the Canadian and US markets Gavin relocated to the Middle East to take over the Real Estate Development, Investment and Asset Management desk covering UAE, KSA, Qatar and other GCC countries. During this time Gavin has built strong ties especially across UAE and Saudi Arabia with Tier 1 private and public Real Estate Developers, PMC's and Holding Companies focused on markets such as residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, entertainment and more. With close to 8 years of experience in 360 recruitment Gavin has a proven knowledge of building strong partnerships with both clients and candidates alike working on roles from junior to C Suite level. His extensive knowledge of the industry covers roles across several departments including Procurement, Commercial, Design, Development, Project Management, Investment, Strategy, Asset Management, etc. 

Leigh Ralph

Head of Architecture

Ailene Mojado

Recruitment Consultant – Pilling, foundation & Marines

Dara Singh

Recruitment Consultant Architecture FF&E & Fit Out

Dara joined our SSA Dubai office in 2024. With a strong foundation in recruitment, Dara previously worked as a recruiter for Dubai's largest real estate company, where he successfully matched top talent with key industry roles. Prior to his move to Dubai, Dara's extensive experience in recruitment was developed during nearly two years in Australia, where he gained a deeper understanding of talent acquisition strategies, market trends, and client relations.

Dara joins the Architecture / Interior Design, and Fit-Out desk across the Middle East. Covering Interior Fit Out, Refurbishment & Specialist Joinery, and Flooring projects within the Residential, Commercial, Educational, Healthcare, Hotel & Leisure, Industrial, Student Accommodation sectors he also works primarily with medium to large Architectural & Design Consultancies and Interior design practices, along with some multi-disciplinary and public sector organizations

Ben Llewellyn

Group MD

Tom Wylie

Director USA Operations

Kate Bogdanova

Office Manager

Nathan Jose

Regional manager

Nathan joined Owen Thomas Group in November 2024, with a focus primarily on the state of Texas and its neighboring states in the General Contracting, Residential, and Design markets. His management and recruitment skills have been honed over 11 years of experience with some of the largest construction recruitment companies in London. Nathan specializes in placing candidates at all levels, from entry-level to executive construction professionals.

His passion for soccer and NFL will always shine through and is a die-hard Tottenham Hotspur and Buffalo Bills fan himself. Nathan will be a great addition to the team, bringing his extensive experience, enthusiasm, and a strong track record of success in the industry.

Ebnul Karim

Divisional Manager – US

Ebnul joined the Owen Thomas Group at the start of 2024, bringing well over half a decade of construction recruitment experience with him. He began his career as a Project Engineer for the Mechanical and Renewable construction industry working on sites across the greater New York area. Having always been involved in the sales process for all his projects, Ebnul decided to take a chance within the recruitment industry and has never looked back since. Having started recruitment in 2018, Ebnul has built up several markets for a range of positions from entry-level to C-suite within Heavy Civil, Oil and Gas as well as Solar construction. With a continued focus and specialization for the Renewable Energy market, reach out to Ebnul for your hiring needs across the US.

Ben Stuart

Senior Recruitment Consultant – US East

Jocelyn Palma

Senior Consultant - West Coast Lead

Maria Canales

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Maria joined the Owen Thomas Group in July 2024 as a Senior Recruitment Consultant. Her passion for recruiting started in 2014 with Rutgers University Football, where she stayed for 3 years before finding her next big break in New York City. There, she specialized in the Industrial Division for 5 years and broke records by assisting hundreds of job seekers to find their match. Maria brings her years of recruitment expertise to her hometown of Jersey City for the Renewable Energy team.

Brenden Weiss

Recruitment Consultant

Michael Morreale

Recruitment Consultant

Jack Vitale

Recruitment Consultant – Southeast US

Jacob Morgenstern

Recruitment Consultant – Florida

Jacob joined Owen Thomas in mid–September 2023, as a Recruitment Consultant in our Houston location. He obtained his degree in public policy at Duke University with a sociology minor and a certificate in markets and management while a part of the football team. As an additional degree, Jacob also graduated from Texas Tech University with an MBA. Jacob is fully experienced in the glass and glazing sector of recruitment and has fostered client relations across the United States. His educational background and knowledge of the construction industry make him an excellent addition to the Owen Thomas Group.

Alfonso Salemi

Recruitment Consultant

Alfonso joined Owen Thomas Group at the end of March 2024 as a Recruitment Consultant, his focus is primarily on the East Coast General Contracting Market. Alfonso's journey began alongside his father, who dedicated a decade to laboring and operating before venturing into entrepreneurship. After completing his bachelor’s degree in psychology at Rutgers University, He eagerly joined the family business, where he spent 3 years honing his skills and contributing to its growth. However, his professional journey didn't stop there. Driven by a desire to explore new avenues, Alfonso transitioned into the dynamic world of recruitment at Owen Thomas Group.

Jenna Hislop

Director Canada

Chris Moroney

Director Canada

Shelley Riley

Regional Director - Architecture & Design, North America

Alec Hines

Senior Consultant – Real Estate Development, Canada

Anita Mclaughlin

Senior Recruitment Consultant – Civils

Sylvie Micheals

Office Manager & Group Financial Controller - Canada

Nyle Gardiner

Recruitment Consultant

Nyle Gardiner is a Recruitment Consultant for SSA Group, working out of our Eastern Canada office in Toronto. Specializing in the Rail & Power Engineering industry, he works alongside well-known contractors and engineering firms to bring the top talent on the market to deliver company operations and exceed upon their expectations. Having recently relocated from the UK in 2023, Nyle comes from a recruitment background specializing in the Civil Engineering market. Having hands on field experience in the utility sector, he has gained a strong understanding of the demands of the construction industry. 

Ronan Brady

Recruitment Consultant

Ronan has completed a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from University College Cork and a Master’s degree in Marketing Practice from Cork Institute of Technology.  Having 2 ½ years of recruitment experience in the Life Sciences sector, Ronan has recently switched focus to the Civil Construction sector serving candidates and clients in Alberta. Ronan pursued a career in recruitment due to his passion for sales and relationship building. Originally from Tipperary, Ireland, Ronan relocated to Vancouver at the beginning of 2023 and joined SSA in 2024.

Liam O'Dowd

Senior Recruitment Consultant

With over six years of experience in talent acquisition, business development, and account management, Liam has a passion for connecting people with opportunities that align with their skills, interests, and goals. Liam's mission is to empower individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential through effective talent strategies and solutions.

Originally from Kerry, Ireland, Liam relocated to Vancouver in 2012 and joined SSA in 2024.

Sean Bloomfield

Recruitment Consultant

Sean Bloomfield is a recruitment consultant at SSA group covering Eastern US & Canada. He has 5+ years of experience in construction project management focusing on masonry and general contracting in both commercial and residential building projects. 

Having completed small residential projects to large commercial projects across Toronto, Sean has been able to build up a knowledge and understanding of every trade and the processes of the day to day of newbuild and restoration work. As a project manager, he would work closely with clients, helping to achieve the best possible outcomes for the projects.

With a background in the construction industry, Sean's understanding of the professionalism and skills required will help him to identify the best possible candidates for our clients and their business.

Jamal Grant

Senior Recruitment Consultant

My name is Jamal and I’m a Senior Recruitment Consultant with SSA Group and specialize in finding top construction talent in Eastern Canada. My area of focus is placing construction professionals (Project Managers, Site Superintendents, Project Coordinators, Estimators, and Health & Safety Managers) with reputable general contractors and/or construction management firms who work in the ICI sector construction.

Prior to recruitment, I spent 15 years managing fitness facilities, which goes hand in hand with my athletic background of being a former division one athlete and semi-professional baseball player. In that role, I really learned the importance of building relationships with people and treating everyone with respect and doing everything with integrity.