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 appointmentImportant appointments.
Personal attention.
We help you find leaders with the experience, judgement and ambition to move your business forward.
Personally led by Rupert Price
Experience you can
talk to directly.

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.
- 01
Understand.
Agree the brief, understand your business and define what the right appointment needs to achieve.
- 02
Find & engage.
Research the market, approach people discreetly and explore their experience and motivation.
- 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.