Business Details
20 Years
experience
Expert Executive Search for Infrastructure Sectors
We are a specialist executive search firm with 30 years of experience in identifying and placing senior professionals across dynamic infrastructure sectors. Our approach prioritises deep understanding of client organisations, focusing on both technical requirements and cultural fit. We combine extensive sector knowledge with a rigorous research methodology to deliver high-quality candidates for critical leadership roles. Our team of dedicated researchers, each with over a decade of experience, ensures thorough market analysis and candidate assessment.We maintain long-term relationships with clients through transparent communication, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering successful appointments even in competitive markets. Our fee structure offers flexibility through time-based or project-based options, with staged payments aligned to key milestones in the recruitment process.
Services
Executive Search
Leadership Appointments
Infrastructure Recruitment
Senior Appointments
Sector-Specific Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have 30 years of experience in infrastructure sector recruitment
- Our team includes dedicated researchers with over 10 years' experience each
- We focus on both technical requirements and organisational cultural fit
- We maintain long-term relationships with clients through transparent communication
- Our fee structure offers flexibility with staged payments aligned to milestones
What people say
Thorough search process
Sector knowledge
Cultural fit focus
Long-term relationships
Successful appointments
Services
Executive Search
We specialise in identifying senior executives for infrastructure sectors. Our process combines 30 years of sector experience with dedicated research to find candidates who match both technical requirements and organisational culture. We provide detailed candidate assessments and support throughout the appointment process.
Energy Sector Recruitment
Our energy sector expertise covers traditional and emerging markets including hydrogen and decarbonisation. We place executives in roles ranging from project management to board-level positions, leveraging our extensive network and understanding of market dynamics to secure top talent for complex projects.
Construction Recruitment
We provide senior appointments across construction disciplines including commercial, civil engineering, and fit-out specialisms. Our team understands the technical demands of construction leadership roles and focuses on finding candidates with proven track records in delivering complex projects.
Transport Recruitment
Our transport sector recruitment covers road, rail, aviation, and marine disciplines. We place executives in roles requiring expertise in multi-modal infrastructure projects, drawing on our deep understanding of the sector's technical and strategic challenges.
Development Recruitment
We specialise in senior appointments for property and development organisations. Our expertise covers residential, industrial, and commercial development sectors, with a focus on finding leaders who can deliver complex urban regeneration and infrastructure projects.
People
Chris Cheetham
Founder & Director
With a career spanning technical recruitment and international executive search, Chris established Cheetham Hall in 2006. He specialises in senior appointments for energy and infrastructure sectors, combining sector knowledge with a personal approach to client relationships.
Michelle Brown
Principal Researcher
Michelle brings over 15 years of research experience across industry sectors. Her expertise in candidate assessment and market analysis supports successful placements at senior levels, combining attention to detail with understanding of client organisational needs.
Questions
What sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on energy, transport, construction, and development sectors, with particular expertise in renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
How do you ensure candidates match organisational culture?
We invest time understanding client organisations' values and working environments, assessing candidates against both technical requirements and cultural fit during our interview process.
What seniority levels do you handle?
We specialise in director-level and above appointments, including C-suite roles and board positions across infrastructure sectors.
How long does the recruitment process take?
Typical assignments last 8-12 weeks, including candidate research, interviews, and final appointment negotiations, though timelines can vary based on role complexity.
Do you work with in-house recruitment teams?
Yes, we often collaborate with internal talent acquisition teams to refine search strategies and provide market insights for senior appointments.
What regions do you cover?
We operate across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe, with a network supporting international executive appointments in infrastructure sectors.
