Executive search · Built environment

The right leaders.
A lasting impact.

Personal, discreet executive search for senior appointments across construction, infrastructure, utilities and energy.

Discuss an appointment

Important appointments.
Personal attention.

We help you find leaders with the experience, judgement and ambition to move your business forward.

Our focusConstructionInfrastructureUtilitiesEnergy

Personally led by Rupert Price

Experience you can
talk to directly.

30+ years in recruitment25+ years in the built environment
Rupert Price
Rupert Price

Acorn Placements provides retained executive search for businesses making important leadership appointments. Every search is led personally by Rupert Price, from the first conversation through to appointment.

We combine sector knowledge, targeted research and discreet approaches to reach the right people, including those who are not actively looking.

Typical appointments

Managing Directors · Operations Directors · Commercial Directors · Preconstruction Directors · Project Directors · Senior technical leaders

How we work

A clear, considered search.

  1. 01

    Understand.

    Agree the brief, understand your business and define what the right appointment needs to achieve.

  2. 02

    Find & engage.

    Research the market, approach people discreetly and explore their experience and motivation.

  3. 03

    Shortlist & appoint.

    Present a considered shortlist and support you through interviews, offer discussions and appointment.

A confidential conversation

Let’s talk about your next appointment.

Hiring a senior leader or considering your next move? Speak directly with Rupert.