About Rutherford Briant Executive

Rutherford Briant Executive is seeking experienced interim CEOs and senior operational leaders for opportunities within construction, property services, and the wider built-environment sector.

The Role

The opportunity is suited to proven CEOs, Managing Directors, and operational leaders who can enter a business during a period of change, quickly understand its priorities, and make an immediate impact.

The role focuses on leading businesses through operational and commercial improvement, transformation, turnaround, restructuring, and periods of significant organisational change.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead businesses through periods of change and transformation.
• Quickly assess organisational priorities and translate them into actionable plans.
• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational delivery.
• Strengthen accountability across senior leadership teams.

Operational & Commercial Performance

• Improve operational and commercial performance.
• Identify opportunities for increased efficiency and sustainable growth.
• Drive execution against agreed business priorities.
• Provide hands-on leadership where required.

Board & Stakeholder Management

• Work effectively with shareholders and investor-led boards.
• Provide clear leadership and accountability during periods of change.
• Build confidence with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.

Transformation & Turnaround

• Lead business transformation, turnaround, or restructuring initiatives.
• Assess business challenges quickly and implement appropriate solutions.
• Stabilise and improve business performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CEO, Managing Director, or senior operational leader.
• Experience within construction, property services, or the wider built-environment sector.
• Demonstrated success improving operational and commercial performance.
• Experience strengthening accountability across senior teams.
• Experience working with shareholders and investor-led boards.
• Background in business transformation, turnaround, or restructuring.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
• Strong ability to quickly assess priorities and turn them into action.

Work Arrangement

• Opportunities based in London and the South East, UK.

Application Process

Interested candidates can contact Rutherford Briant Executive confidentially by email or LinkedIn to discuss current and upcoming interim opportunities.

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