Executive & Specialist Search for the Built Environment

Critical Talent. Specialist Capability. Future Leaders.

At Oceania Search, we partner with businesses across the built environment to recruit Executive and Specialist talent — the people who drive strategy, deliver complexity, and create competitive advantage.
As the executive search division of Oceania Careers, we work with architecture, engineering, construction, infrastructure, and property organisations across Australia and New Zealand to secure leaders and highly specialised experts who are rarely active in the market.
We don’t advertise and hope — we map the market, engage discreetly, and connect you with the best.

What We Recruit

Executive Search

  • For Board, C-suite, Director and Senior Leadership roles including:
  • CEO, Managing Director
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • General Manager
  • Commercial & Project Directors
  • Regional & Business Unit Leaders
  • Practice & Sector Leaders
  • Board Appointments & Independent Directors

Specialist Search

For rare capability or niche skill sets where limited candidates exist:

  • Design Directors & Technical Specialists
  • National Sector Experts
  • Sustainability & ESG Leaders
  • Digital & Innovation Leads
  • Major Project Directors
  • Technical Experts
  • Asset & Development Managers
  • Specialist Consultants & Advisory Roles

We conduct local, national, and international searches to find the expertise you need — wherever they are.

Why Oceania Search?

Trusted by Built Environment Leaders
We understand the technical, commercial, and cultural challenges facing your industry.

Research-Led Approachronment Leaders
Our search methodology combines deep market mapping, confidential engagement, and structured evaluation.

Specialists in Hard-to-Fill Roles
We thrive in complex briefs — technical experts, rare skill sets, and emerging capability areas.

National Reach, Industry Focus
From Sydney to Perth, Brisbane to Auckland — our network spans the property, construction, and infrastructure sectors across Australia and New Zealand.

Our Search Process

  • Role Definition & Briefing
  • Market Mapping & Talent Identification
  • Discreet Engagement & Shortlisting
  • Evaluation & Referencing
  • Offer Management & Transition Support

Typical Clients

  • Architecture & Design Firms
  • Engineering Consultancies
  • Construction & Infrastructure Contractors
  • Property Owners & Developers
  • Government & Advisory
  • Specialist Consulting Firms

Let’s Talk

Need to recruit a critical leader or specialist for your business?
Contact Oceania Search for a confidential discussion.