Sectors

Specialist search across every major discipline.

I operate across the full breadth of the construction and infrastructure sector. Whether you are delivering a hospital, a nuclear power station, a highway scheme, or a data centre, I understand the leadership profiles that drive success in your environment. Below are the sectors where I am most active.

01Live environments, phased delivery, framework discipline.HealthcareSenior commercial and operational leaders for the New Hospital Programme, campus developments and school frameworks, where delivery is phased inside a live estate.Explore Healthcare 02Regulated, long dated, asset led.WaterDirectors for AMP8, wastewater and utilities programmes, alongside port and coastal defence work, for clients who think in asset lifetimes.Explore Water 03Cleared, credible, and used to scrutiny.NuclearCleared, sector-credible leaders for Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C and the wider Nuclear and energy supply chain.Explore Nuclear 04The fastest growing corner of UK construction.Data CentresLeaders who have delivered at data centre pace, and across the wider industrial sector: logistics, manufacturing and process.Explore Data Centres 05HS2 and the programmes around it.RailTechnical credibility and commercial leadership in one person, for HS2 and the programmes around it.Explore Rail 06Frameworks, road schemes, civils delivery.HighwaysLeaders for National Highways frameworks and major road schemes, who know where a framework's flexibility sits.Explore Highways 07Frameworks, earthworks, structures, and the people who price them.Civil EngineeringCommercial, operational and pre-construction directors for the civils contractors on the rail, highways, water and energy frameworks, where the margin is priced on the ground.Explore Civil Engineering 08The ten-year pipeline, and the leaders who will deliver it.InfrastructureProgramme, commercial and operational leadership across the ten-year pipeline: rail, highways, water, nuclear, aviation and the grid.Explore Infrastructure 09Regional leadership for the businesses building the homes.HousebuildingRegional Managing, Commercial, Construction and Technical Directors for the national and regional housebuilders and the affordable housing frameworks.Explore Housebuilding 10The M&E leadership behind the technically dense schemes.Building ServicesCommercial and delivery leadership for the M&E contractors whose packages carry the programme on data centres, hospitals and the major schemes.Explore Building Services

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Major construction and development

Senior leadership for Tier 1 main contractors and major developers delivering large-scale vertical construction, mixed-use schemes, and complex urban regeneration programmes. I place Commercial Directors, Project Directors, Managing Directors, and C-suite executives with proven track records on high-value building projects. My network spans the organisations delivering some of the UK's most significant commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

International projects

Executive search for organisations working across borders, with particular strength in supporting senior professionals returning to the UK after international assignments. I have a strong track record placing Gulf returnees into UK-based senior roles, helping them navigate the re-entry process, salary recalibration, and cultural transition. I also work with UK contractors and consultancies expanding their international operations who need experienced leaders comfortable operating in overseas markets.

Defence and government

Leadership placements for organisations delivering sensitive government and defence construction programmes. These environments demand senior professionals who can operate within strict security protocols, navigate complex procurement frameworks, and manage stakeholder relationships across military and government client bodies. I source leaders who combine construction delivery capability with the clearance and discretion these programmes require.

Looking for leadership in your sector?

If your sector is not listed above, get in touch anyway. My network is broad and my approach is the same regardless of the subsector. If there is a senior construction or infrastructure role to fill, I can help.

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I have had the pleasure of working with Scott over a number of years. I have to say it's been a breath of fresh air. If Scott makes an appointment, he sticks to it; if he says he will call you at a certain time, he does. I find Scott is a mixture of old-school values and his finger firmly on the pulse of modern recruitment technology. It has been my pleasure working with him, and long may it continue.

Mike Thomson

Executive Leader - Building Resilient Businesses

Working with Scott whilst searching for a new role was a very good experience. Scott helped me understand the opportunity and helped align my strengths to it, providing me with further confidence when interviewing for the position. Scott was happy to take the time to keep me updated with the process and its progress and I always felt he really wanted the opportunity to be the right one for me. Highly recommended.

Jerry Coll

Head of Building Services - Russell WBHO

Scott is as sound as they come, straight talking and no nonsense. Was pro-active in getting me my current role and I would happily recommend him to anyone looking for their next opportunity

Neil Coker

Project Director

I've worked with Scott both as a client and candidate; both experiences were a pleasure. Too many in the recruitment field are reactionary and transactional; Scott is neither. He is the consummate professional - proactive, with an attention to detail and a determination to do the best job he can for his client and the potential candidate(s). This makes any recommendation a very straightforward process.

Keith Gourlay

Commercial Director

I’ve known Scott for over 20 years. He is a top-class recruiter with an in-depth knowledge of the market, employers and candidates. Easy to talk with, practical and realistic, I’m happy to provide a recommendation for him and his services.

Paul Taccagni

Managing Director

It was great working with Scott, given his very professional approach and good knowledge of the Construction industry. Scott understood my professional expectations and career aspirations, which led me to an accurate employment opportunity. What probably works in Scott's favour is his previous experience in the Construction Industry, which enables him to relate to clients better and gives him a leading edge over other headhunters. I would highly recommend Scott Lechley to anyone seeking career advice or a change of contracts.

Shweta Thakur

Project Director