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.
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.
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.
OUR CORE MARKETS
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.