From site leadership to senior corporate roles, we connect top talent with organisations driving innovation and growth.

19 years
of Experience

MSR International delivers tailor-made recruitment solutions for clients operating in some of the world’s most challenging and remote locations

Specialist Search

Finding the right talent for critical positions.

Project Team Staffing

Building expert groups ready to work in the most demanding environments.

Global Support

Access to professionals across all continents, regardless of project location.

Who we are

MSR International is a global recruitment company specializing in sourcing highly skilled professionals for industries that drive infrastructure and industrial growth worldwide. With expertise in mining, smelting & refining, and cement & aggregates production, we connect businesses with the talent they need to succeed.

1. Our Expertise

Our expertise lies in our ability and commitment to turn every stone to find the right technical experts for our clients, even in the most challenging and remote locations worldwide. By focusing on technical recruitment in the Mining, Smelting and Cement and Aggregates production industry we specialise our resources to ensure we match experienced technical experts with the right opportunities. We go the extra mile for our clients to understand their technical requirements and deliver exceptional results.

2. Our Approach

We prioritise getting to know our clients and their businesses to build long term partnerships centred on trust, transparency, and mutual respect. We embrace a hands-on approach no matter where you are, we will travel worldwide to meet our clients at their sites as this allows us to gain a precise understanding of their operations and company culture. This enables us to tailor our recruitment strategies more effectively to ensure a perfect match between technical experts and company requirements

3. Our Commitment

We are committed to working with our clients and candidates to develop tailored solutions to suit their needs and aspirations. What sets us apart is our commitment to accountability, flexibility, and a rigorous search process. We hold ourselves accountable to the services we provide, with our director, Michal, overseeing every recruitment process to ensure quality and personalised attention. We offer flexible and customised services to meet our clients’ unique needs and we conduct a thorough global search to identify and attract the most experienced technical experts for our clients’ organisations

Our Director

Michal Szypkowski

Michal is a highly experienced recruitment specialist with over 18 years of global expertise across the Mining, Smelting, Cement & Aggregates, Logistics, Engineering, Construction, and Consultancy sectors.

As the founder of MSR International, Michal leads the recruitment of technical and support professionals within the Mining & Minerals, Cement Processing, and Smelting industries, with a strong focus on Australia, Canada, the USA, and international markets. He specializes in placing senior-level talent, including Vice Presidents, General Managers, and senior technical leaders across Technical Services, Plant Operations, and Maintenance functions.

Michal began his career with two of the industry’s leading mining recruitment firms, serving as a Principal Recruitment Consultant in major mining hubs such as London, Melbourne, and Perth.

Known for his deep understanding of the technical side of mining operations, Michal regularly visits client sites to gain first-hand insights into their projects and challenges. He is fluent in English, Polish, and Russian, and holds a Master of Arts degree in Political Science.

Our Consultant’s track record

We have a proven record of successful placements in politically challenging and extreme weather locations worldwide and we have also completed many key jobs for global Mining, Smelting & Refining and Cement & Aggregates production leaders in remote places.