Executive Headhunters
Introduction
Our Client was looking for a project manager in the construction industry.
This role required us to find a proven leader who could run live sites and pre construction phases and set clear standards on safety, cost and schedule.
They had tried networks and advertising without success.
We were engaged to run an executive search and deliver a robust shortlist with clear evidence.
The challenge
Secure a leader with deep construction experience who could combine site safety rigour with strong programme control.
Provide visible leadership to site teams and trade partners and partner well with commercial, design and procurement.
Maintain performance and create fast improvement on time, cost and quality.
Deliver a high quality shortlist quickly.
Our approach
We ran a targeted headhunt across tier one and tier two contractors and client side organisations.
We calibrated the role and success profile with the client.
We mapped the market and engaged passive leaders from high performing projects.
Our structured assessment covered safety leadership, programme planning and control, commercial acumen, people leadership and stakeholder management.
Each candidate had an evidence led summary and a consistent scorecard.
We protected confidentiality throughout.
The result
Excellent candidates were shortlisted for this demanding role.
We delivered the shortlist within five weeks.
The successful candidate had significant experience leading multi million pound schemes within a national contractor.
Our headhunt opened a different pool of high performing candidates. The appointee built trust quickly.
They aligned programmes, strengthened site leadership capability and improved supply chain coordination.
Early results showed better safety performance, improved schedule certainty and tighter cost control.
Why it worked
Headhunting reached passive high performing leaders who were not active in the market.
A clear brief, a structured assessment and consistent evidence created confidence.
Tight timelines supported momentum and enabled a decisive move from shortlist to offer.
Contact us
If you are a contractor, developer or client side organisation planning a Project Manager hire or transition, we can help you secure proven delivery leadership.
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