Scott Lechley

CEO

Preston, United Kingdom31 yrs 6 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in executive search for UK construction sector.
  • Built a deep network across construction and infrastructure.
  • Former Quantity Surveyor with extensive industry experience.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Construction and Infrastructure Executive Search Specialist.

Contact

scott@lechley.comLinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Executive SearchConstructionRecruitingTalent ManagementBusiness StrategyContract ManagementQuantity Surveying

Other Skills

Management ConsultingRecruitment/RetentionConstruction ExpertCivil EngineeringNegotiationTelecommunicationsContract NegotiationSaaS SalesGoogle for JobsOnline RecruitmentLawLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentOrganizational LeadershipLead

About

When a £1bn hospital programme needs a Commercial Director who's actually delivered at that scale, the usual recruitment channels don't cut it. That's where I come in. I run retained executive searches for the UK's leading contractors, developers, and infrastructure clients. Board-level and senior leadership appointments: Commercial Directors, Project Directors, Managing Directors, Programme Directors, and C-suite executives across vertical construction, heavy civils, marine, energy, utilities, and major programmes. What makes Lechley Associates different is straightforward. I'm a qualified Quantity Surveyor. Before I moved into executive search, I spent years embedded inside tier-one contractors and national developers, providing recruitment consultancy to businesses like BAM, Laing O'Rourke, and Dandara. I've seen how these organisations operate from the inside. I understand the commercial pressures, the project dynamics, and what "good" actually looks like at leadership level on a £200m programme. That is not something you pick up from a job board. Since 2002, I've built a network that runs deep across the UK construction and infrastructure market. Not a database of CVs. A genuine network of relationships with the people who run this industry's biggest projects and businesses. If you're a client looking to make a critical senior hire, or a leader exploring what's next, I'd welcome a conversation. scott@lechley.com | 07973 460391 | lechley.com

Experience

31 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
15 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
22 yrs 5 mos
Current Experience

Bam international bv

Global Talent Partner

Apr 2013 – Oct 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos · The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands · Hybrid

  • Offering Recruitment and Talent Advice within International Civil Engineering business
RecruitingBusiness StrategyTalent ManagementConstruction Expert

Laing o'rourke

Talent Partner

Feb 2006 – May 2008 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Business StrategyTalent ManagementConstruction Expert

Lechley associates limited

Owner | CEO | Headhunter (UK & International) | Senior Appointments I Retained Assignments

Nov 2003 – Present · 22 yrs 5 mos · Garstang - United Kingdom · Hybrid

  • Executive Search & Strategy Partner – Construction & Major Projects
  • Lead retained executive search for Board, C-suite and senior functional leaders across construction, infrastructure and built environment
  • Partner with clients on strategic hiring initiatives aligned to business transformation and delivery excellence
  • Delivered senior appointments that accelerated performance, reduced risk and enhanced organisational capacity
  • Since 2002, I've completed retained searches for board-level and senior leadership roles across UK construction and infrastructure. Sectors include vertical construction (hospitals, schools, commercial, residential), heavy civil engineering, marine infrastructure, nuclear, rail, energy, and regulated utilities.
  • Typical appointments include: Managing Director, Commercial Director, Project Director, Programme Director, Operations Director, and Pre-Construction Director.
  • Clients range from tier-one main contractors and national developers to specialist civil engineering firms and public-sector delivery bodies.
ConstructionExecutive SearchManagement ConsultingRecruitment/RetentionRecruitingBusiness Strategy+2

Dandara

Talent Partner

Nov 2003 – Jul 2007 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

RecruitingBusiness StrategyTalent Management

Ericsson - czech republic

Regional Quantity Surveyor

Apr 2000 – Apr 2002 · 2 yrs · Prague · Remote

  • As a key member of the Quantity Surveyors team, I oversaw the financial and contractual facets of acquisition, design, and construction contracts for the Oscar rollout in the Czech Republic on behalf of Ericsson. I spearheaded the team in resolving claims and played a pivotal role in the Business and Systems development process.
ConstructionCivil EngineeringContract ManagementRecruitingNegotiation

Orange business services

Regional Quantity Surveyor

Apr 1999 – Apr 2000 · 1 yr · Switzerland · Remote

  • As a key member of the Quantity Surveyors team, I played an integral role in overseeing the financial and contractual elements of acquisition, design, and construction contracts for the Orange rollout in Switzerland. I was instrumental in drafting and negotiating standard framework contracts for the design and construction of BTS and BSC sites. Furthermore, I established and executed a comprehensive cost control system for design and construction, ensuring transparent cost visibility and account settlements. Additionally, I designed and implemented a Cost Control Database.
Civil EngineeringTelecommunicationsQuantity SurveyingContract ManagementContract Negotiation

Sir robert mcalpine

Quantity Surveyor

Sep 1989 – Sep 1998 · 9 yrs · Greater London, England, United Kingdom · On-site

  • As a Quantity Surveyor, I worked on diverse projects throughout the London region.
ConstructionQuantity SurveyingContract Management

Education

The University of Manchester

BSc (Hons) — Commercial Management & Quantity Surveying

Jan 1992 – Jan 1996

Lancaster University

Organisational Leadership

Jan 2007 – Jun 2008

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