Services

Five ways I work with construction leaders and the businesses that need them.

Retained, exclusive and run by one person who has held the roles being filled. Senior appointments in construction are the whole of the work: four of these services are for the businesses building the UK's biggest programmes, and the fifth is for the leaders who run them.

Everything I do sits on the same footing

01
Retained Executive Search

One firm, engaged exclusively, mapping the market properly before a shortlist is built. Commercial Directors, Project Directors, Operations Directors and the functional heads beneath them, for Tier 1 contractors and the client side.

02
Succession Planning

Building leadership pipelines and closing gaps before a vacancy becomes a risk. Who is ready now, who will be ready in two years, and where the market would have to be approached.

03
Board Level Executive Search

Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer and group board appointments, retained and discreet. The searches where the shortlist is three names and every one of them is known to the market.

04
Market Intelligence

Salary benchmarking, movement across the sector and the shape of the leadership market, from two decades of relationships. Used before a search to set the brief, and on its own to inform a hiring decision.

05
Senior Career Advice

For directors weighing a move. A weighted target list, the named decision-makers at each business, and the intelligence to approach them well.

Not sure which applies?

Most conversations start with a role to fill or a move to weigh, and the right service follows from that. Tell me the situation and I will tell you plainly what I can do and what I cannot.

Client
Testimonials

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