Specialisms | North Search

Our Specialisms

Committed to identifying exceptional talent capable of driving industry-wide transformation.

Experts in executive and technical search

At North Search, we are executive recruiters that search differently, because we look at the world differently. We believe in the power of exceptional people, our ability to find them creates consistently successful outcomes for our clients.

We source and place people across infrastructure and Real Assets. Click above to learn more about the industry specialisms we deliver within.

We have fulfilled mandates with not-for-profit social housing providers and international investment banks. We are as comfortable with 'Big Four' C-suite advisory roles as we are with a Technical Director role for Australia’s first commercial Waste-to-Energy plant. We enjoy working with international top-tier engineering contractors on major transport projects and with local specialist building project managers.

Case Studies

Project Co-Representative - Tetris Capital

By Luke Madsen Maher • 19 Oct, 2023

North Search was engaged by Tetris Capital when the organisation was appointed as the preferred respondent for a Health Infrastructure NSW housing Public-Private Partnership (PPP). This was set to be delivered across multiple sites. Tetris Capital are a sponsor, advisor, investor and manager of infrastructure and structured projects. We were enlisted to conduct a search for a Project Co-Representative.

CCO and EGM of Water - Altogether Group - Case Study - Energy Indistry

Chief Corporate Officer & Executive General Manager, Water - Altogether Group

By Jess Tran • 09 Oct, 2023

Altogether Group are a sustainable, multi-utility provider of water and embedded energy networks for communities. The organisation was referred to North Search by a previous client at Macquarie Capital. The company came together with the combination of Flow Systems and Meters to Cash Solutions and was acquired by Morrison & Co in 2019 on behalf of the Sustainable Communities Infrastructure Trust. In 2020 they rebranded and became Altogether Group. As a small player in a large competitive market, with ambitious growth plans, Altogether wanted to elevate their executive leadership team before moving into their next phase of growth.

Executive Search Case Study - Principal, Arup (Transaction Services)

Principal - Transaction Services - Arup

By Paddy Delany • 03 Oct, 2023

A global professional services client came to North Search having received an unexpected resignation from a senior and significant leader in the organisation. This client had a highly profitable business stream, but this resignation exposed them to the potential of losing key clients and significant market share. North Search was able to identify the preferred candidate, manage them through a rigorous interview process, negotiate an agreeable package and secure the position.