leadership & Director-Level construction appointments
Appointing the right leader isn’t a hire — it’s a strategic decision.
At GEDON™ Executive, we specialise exclusively in Director, Senior Leadership, and Executive appointments within the construction and property sector.
We partner with boards, founders, and senior leadership teams to identify and secure individuals who can lead businesses, not just projects.
From growth-focused contractors to established consultancies and developers, our work sits at the point where leadership, commercial performance, and long-term value intersect.
Our Focus
We recruit at the top end of the construction leadership market, supporting appointments including:
Managing Directors
General Manager
Operations Manager
Chief Operating Officers (COO)
Chief Executive Officers (CEO)
Chief Financial Officers (CFO)
Construction Directors
Project Directors
Commercial Directors
Pre-Construction Directors
Estimating Directors
Heads of Construction, Commercial, Operations, or Development
Whether the requirement is succession planning, growth, turnaround, or market entry, we operate as a trusted search partner — not a transactional recruiter.
We operate differently — by design.
Senior appointments demand discretion, judgment, and deep market intelligence. GEDON™ Executive was built specifically for this level of hiring.
What sets us apart:
Construction specialists only
We work solely within the construction and built environment sector — no dilution, no generalism.True executive search mindset
We don’t rely on job boards or reactive processes. Every appointment is driven by targeted market mapping and direct engagement.Access to passive leaders
Many of the best Directors and C-Suite professionals are not active in the market. We know where they are — and how to engage them.Commercially astute advice
We understand P&L responsibility, risk, margins, delivery models, and stakeholder pressure — because our candidates live it every day.Discreet, confidential execution
Particularly critical for succession, replacement, or sensitive leadership change.
Who We Work With
We partner with:
Tier , Tier 2 & Tier 3 Contractors
Specialist Boutique Contractors
Property Developers
Cost & Project Management Consultancies
Institutional Clients
Engineering & Advisory Firms
Engineering Contractors
Founder-led and privately owned businesses
Boards and investment-backed organisations
National Residential Constructors
Our clients typically engage us when the hire matters too much to get wrong.
confidence you can trust
Mick has over 15 years International Construction Recruitment Experience, recruiting Leadership & Director roles for some of the industries most esteemed organisation.
You have one point of contact and we operate via a proven, structured process.
Leadership & Business Briefing
We take the time to understand your strategy, challenges, culture, and future direction — not just the role description.Targeted Market Mapping
Identifying proven leaders within relevant sectors, geographies, and business models.Direct & Discreet Engagement
One-to-one conversations with senior professionals, handled with credibility and confidentiality.Rigorous Evaluation
Leadership capability, commercial impact, cultural alignment, and long-term potential — not just CVs.Shortlist & Advisory Support
Clear, honest insight to support decision-making at board and executive level.
When the role really matters
Clients typically engage us when:
A leadership hire will directly impact growth, profitability, or stability
Confidential replacement is required
Succession planning is critical
The business is entering a new market or phase
Previous senior hires haven’t delivered
They want advice, not noise