Senior leadership. Built on trust.
We connect organisations in the built environment with exceptional senior talent — through a process that's open, personal, and committed to completion.
Finding Leaders. Shaping Strategy. Evaluating Markets.
We specialise in Executive Search for organisations shaping the built environment — from infrastructure and energy to property and construction.
Our Leadership Consulting helps clients align strategy, structure, and talent to drive performance and resilience.
And through our Industry Intelligence, we deliver sharp, sector-specific insight into organisational structures, pay trends, and market shifts — helping clients stay ahead in a fast-moving world.
What We DoAn Extension of Your Business. A Partner You Can Trust.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion runs through every search we lead — helping clients build teams that reflect the world they serve.
At Harcourt Michaels we care deeply about Sustainability, not just in the projects our clients deliver, but in the way we work and the legacy we leave.
And behind it all is our Leadership Team that brings experience, insight, and a forward-thinking approach to the built environment.
About Us
Global reach.
Helping businesses shape not only their future, but also the future of the planet.
Sector expertise
40+countries
We’ve led assignments in over 40 countries, helping clients move senior talent across borders with confidence. Our team understands the cultural, commercial, and strategic implications of global appointments — and how to make them work.
800+completed assignments
Our team has delivered over 800 senior-level searches across the built environment — spanning directors in infrastructure, energy, and property as well as corporate leadership roles such as CFOs, CIOs, HR, and marketing professionals. Every search is handled with care and clarity, ensuring the right leaders for the right challenges.
90+repeat business
90% of our clients have partnered with us for more than five years — a testament to trust and results. Some relationships span over two decades. We don’t just deliver searches; we become an extension of your business, building partnerships that last.
“Personable, effective, and a true partner—Harcourt Michaels has helped us attract outstanding talent, vital to our strategy in a tough market.”
CEO, Global Consulting Engineer