About
A search practice, run discreetly.
ACR Executive Search is a specialist retained search business focused on senior and executive appointments within the UK housebuilding and residential development sector.
- Retained
- Committed, exclusive assignments
- Confidential
- Discretion for clients and candidates
- Director to CEO
- The level we work at
We partner with housebuilders and residential developers to identify and secure high calibre leaders across key functions including land, planning, technical, commercial, construction, sales, finance and board level leadership.
Our approach is targeted, discreet and research led. Rather than relying on the active candidate market, we proactively map the housebuilding sector and engage proven individuals with the experience, leadership capability and cultural fit required for each specific appointment. By working on a retained basis, we operate as a genuine extension of our clients' businesses, developing a detailed understanding of their growth plans, culture and long term objectives before taking a role to market.
From regional and divisional leadership through to main board appointments, ACR Executive Search provides a thorough, consultative and confidential service designed to connect housebuilders with the people who can make a significant impact on their business.
ACR Executive Search is one of three specialist businesses within ACR Group, alongside ACR Construction and ACR Trades & Labour.
A search process built on research, not databases
Our approach is targeted, discreet and research led. Rather than relying on the active candidate market, we proactively map the housebuilding sector and engage proven individuals with the experience, leadership capability and cultural fit required for each specific appointment. By working on a retained basis, we operate as a genuine extension of our clients' businesses, developing a detailed understanding of their growth plans, culture and long term objectives before taking a role to market.
- Board Appointments
- Chief Executive & MD
- Director Level
- Retained Search
Four stages, from first conversation to first day
The same sequence applies whether we are filling a site vacancy or appointing a Managing Director. The depth changes, the principle does not.
- 01
Mandate
Time with the shareholders, board or hiring principal to agree the remit, the profile and how success will be measured.
- 02
Mapping
A structured map of the relevant market, shared with you, so the decision is made on evidence rather than availability.
- 03
Approach
Discreet, personal approaches to identified individuals, with your identity protected until it is appropriate to disclose.
- 04
Appointment
Assessment, written reporting, offer negotiation and continued contact through the individual's first year.
What clients and candidates say
The process was handled discreetly from start to finish. We were given a proper view of the market rather than whoever happened to be available, and the appointment has worked.
I was not actively looking. The conversation was measured, confidential and genuinely useful, and it led to the right role at the right time.
Speak to a consultant
A short conversation is usually enough for us to tell you whether we can help.