Sectors: Executive Search

Atkins Search: Executive Search Specialists for the Built Environment

Atkins Search is a market-leading recruitment agency specialising in the identification and attraction of high-calibre senior executives for business-critical roles across the Construction, Consultancy, Development, and Housing sectors. Our core focus is on appointing Director-level professionals into key leadership positions within the Built Environment.

We work with a wide range of clients, including Developers, Contractors, Consultancies, Subcontractors, and Owner Operators, delivering a bespoke, confidential, and highly personalised recruitment service. By gaining a deep understanding of your business needs, goals, and long-term ambitions, we ensure the perfect executive fit.

Our targeted approach combines detailed consultation with access to an extensive network of senior professionals across the industry. This enables us to conduct a focused and efficient search, identifying individuals who can drive growth, innovation, and long-term success.

If you’re planning changes to your senior leadership team and require expert executive search support, contact our specialist consultants to start the conversation.

Disciplines we recruit for:

• Managing Director – Construction Main Contractor
• Operations Director/ Managing Director Designate – Project Management Consultancy
• Construction Director – Construction Main Contractor
• Commercial Director – Construction Main Contractor
• Project Management Director – Construction Consultancy
• Cost Management Director – Construction Consultancy
• Pre Construction Director – Construction Consultancy
• Senior Cost Management Director – Infrastructure Consultancy
• Building Surveying Director – Multi disciplined Consultancy

​“We have been working with Atkins Search to fulfil a number of appointments recently and they have operated in a professional and consultative manner, ensuring that we only receive suitable candidates for the brief. I have been impressed by their approach and dedication to finding the right person for the job. They meet all candidates before interview to gauge personality fit within the team, which is very important for us as a growing business. They have also taken the time to get to know our company and how we operate. I would have no hesitation in recommending the Atkins Search team.” ​ – Construction Consultancy based in Derbyshire