Craig Garbutt — major infrastructure construction site
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When failure isn't an option.

Craig Garbutt — Managing Director | Construction & Infrastructure Executive | Operational & Commercial Leadership

Full UK business P&L leadership, £300M+ portfolio and commercial accountability, and €1.1B+ major-programme experience, encompassing business turnaround, transformation, operational and commercial leadership across the UK and Europe.To confidentially discuss retained executive search mandates for Managing Director, Operations Director, Construction Director and COO-level opportunities, contact: info@craiggarbutt.co.uk

€1.1B+
Major Programme Experience
£300M+
Portfolio & Commercial Accountability
Currently Managing Director (UK), Daiwa House Industry
25+ Years Construction & Infrastructure Experience
Confidential executive-search discussions — LinkedIn

Executing at the Edge of Possibility.

Specialising in high-stakes, high-complexity sectors where failure is not an option. Craig provides the executive oversight required to bring eight-figure, technically demanding programmes to successful completion.

Craig Garbutt — House of Lords Built Environment Committee

House of Lords Built Environment Committee — MMC Inquiry

Operational Continuity

Ensuring zero-downtime integration across live science, NHS, and advanced manufacturing secure environments.

Programme Recovery

Taking over distressed major projects and restoring disciplined management structures to restore client confidence.

Specialist Complexity

Navigating complex high-tech project portfolios — bringing certainty to complicated construction programmes.

Commercial Discipline

Rigorous commercial control and rapid dispute resolution across major frameworks and business units.

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