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Digby Morris is an international Executive Search and Talent Acquisition Consultancy working for clients seeking the best human capital available exclusively in the Construction, Real Estate & Engineering sectors.

We provide a director-led, high-touch service which is client-driven and committed to genuine diversity. With a global network, we have been successful in identifying candidates for senior leadership positions in over 90 countries worldwide.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Our specialists help our clients select and hire the talent they need to deliver projects, execute corporate strategies and long-term business plans. 

We show those with whom we collaborate, the best ways to attract, compensate, and motivate people to ensure the highest level of employee engagement, retention and returns.

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By specializing in our core markets, we bring the benefits of being fully immersed in the Built Environment, following trends and with a specific eye on industry disrupters. 

Additionally, our consultants are experienced across the diverse matrix of core functions to compliment all areas within our clients’ organisational structure. This means as well as our consummate ability in core senior technical roles in engineering, property, and construction - we are also able to provide the best talent in senior functional positions including HR, Marketing, Finance and Legal.

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OUR CORE MARKETS

ASSET MANAGEMENT
CEOs, BOARD DIRECTORS & CHAIRS
COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
DEVELOPMENT & PROJECTS
ENGINEERING
FINANCIAL, AUDIT & COMPLIANCE
HEALTH & SAFETY
HUMAN RESOURCES
INVESTMENT
IT
LEGAL
MARKETING
PROCUREMENT
RISK
SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS
SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL

WHY WORK WITH US

RECENT SUCCESSES

CEO

Grade ‘A’ Contractor

Doha, Qatar

Leading Qatari construction company with 70+ yrs. experience in delivery of residential, industrials, tourism, and real-estate projects frequently in JV with highly regarded int’l companies such as John Laing Int’l, Costain and Dia Nepon of Japan. Employee base more than 5,000 direct hires and t/o exceeding QR2billion p.a.


Role Purpose: Capitalise on company’s existing standing in local market and grow through project acquisition. Strengthen business through implementation of lean business practices, identifying areas for rationalisation and target areas for investment and growth.

Director, Internal Audit

Int’l Building & Civils Contractor

Cairo, Egypt

Client ranks among the world's top global contractors with revenues more than $5bn p.a. employing 40,000+ staff. Business undertakes large building and infra projects for public & private clients including: - Highways & Bridges, Railways, Airports, Ports & Jetties, Heavy Industrial & Power Projects.


Role Purpose: Direct & lead the planning and conduct of operational, financial and compliance audits with selected policies, procedures and regulations to evaluate and increase efficiency and/or effectiveness of the internal audit control systems.

Commercial Director

Boutique Investment Co.

London

Req’d to join a boutique team of property professionals providing joint venture equity to best-in-class developers on new build residential and multi-use schemes across London and the Southeast. Backed by the private family office of a UHNWI, the business’ current portfolio includes more than £500m of projected GDV.


Role Purpose: End to end contribution to each JV from initial analysis through to completion. Budgeting, monitoring, and updating financial forecasts and cash flows on projects. Advising on contractual compliance and contractual claims. Responsible for feasibility studies, access audits and pre-acquisition surveys.

Snr Development Director

Resort Developer

Hanoi, Vietnam

Req’d to join a major master planned developer of an ultra-luxury touristic resort in Northern Vietnam. Project consists of multiple luxury boutique hotels, a resort village including retail and second home residential development as well as luxury yacht marina and golf course.


Role Purpose: The successful candidate will take the lead role in all components and facets of this high-profile resort development, applying his/her considerable depth of knowledge and expertise to each decision throughout all phases of development to ensure maximum return to investors.

Regional HR Director

PM Consultancy

Dubai, UAE

Req’d for leading global Design & Project Management Consultancy firm employing in excess of 14,000 people, and active in over 40 countries generating $3+ billion in revenue.


Role Purpose: Lead the development of HR strategies by identifying HR issues; contributing information & analysis, and ultimately, providing recommendations and direction to the business. Supporting creation and execution of regional strategy for all human capital initiatives, and being the trusted advisor to the MENA Managing Director. Regionally the HR Director will be the company’s HR representative across all active territories including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt and Iraq as well as India and Pakistan.

Technical Director, Rail

Global Engineering & Design Consultancy

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Over 80+ yrs. our client has helped clients complete 12k+ projects in 100 countries. Serving global infrastructure markets, their services span planning and investment, through construction delivery and operation.


Role Purpose: Providing direction and leadership to the Rail/MRT department. Managing the operation and programs related to the dept., coordinating program development through concept, planning & execution into operation. Demonstrating leadership qualities in designs, directional management, and development of the design team with co-ordination of other discipline inputs into key rail infrastructure projects.

RECENT SUCCESSES

RECENT SUCCESSES

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