About Us

At Mackenzie England, we are specialists in executive search—dedicated to helping organisations find the leadership that drives transformation and results. With over 25 years of experience, our Founder Martin Mackenzie leads the business with deep industry insight, a trusted network, and an uncompromising focus on quality. 

We’re a close-knit team that combines expertise with cutting-edge tools to deliver results others can’t. Kirsten Botes and Alexandra Brown are our Marketing Sourcers—experts at finding the right people using the best technology the industry has to offer. Erica Mackenzie keeps the wheels turning as our Manager, overseeing finance and operations with precision and care. Behind the scenes, Jibran Mustafa is our Technical Lead—ensuring we’re ahead of the curve with data, automation, and the latest tech tools to give our clients a competitive edge. 

We work in partnership with organisations who want more than just a hire—they want a difference-maker. That’s what we deliver. 

We are well connected and understand the Construction Industry & the Built Environment. With an extensive network at a variety of levels and disciplines across the whole built environment in Property, Construction, Homes, Civils, Energy & Infrastructure. This knowledge enables us to help clients identify new talent or unearth new opportunities for individuals quietly seeking a change.

Martin Mackenzie

Martin Mackenzie

Martin has worked within executive search since 2000 and established his own business in 2006. Prior to 2000, Martin worked in the construction and engineering industry with companies James Scott/Amec, JB Mackenzie and D&W Nimmo. Academically, Martin has a BA (Hons) in Business Studies and an MSc in Quality Systems Management. He is married to Erica and has three daughters.

Meet The Team

Erica Mackenzie

Manager, Finance and Operations

Kirsten Botes

Marketing Sourcer

Alexandra Brown

Marketing Sourcer

Jibran Mustafa

Technical Lead

What We Offer

Executive Search

Retained search for C-suite and senior leadership roles, using deep research and a strong referral network to reach candidates not available on the open market.

Talent Mapping

Market insights and benchmarking that give you clarity on who’s out there, what they earn, and how your leadership brand stacks up.

Succession Planning & Advisory

Strategic guidance to help you future-proof your leadership team, minimise risk, and prepare for seamless transitions.

Technology-Driven Search

We use the best sourcing tools, automation platforms, and data-led strategies to identify and engage top talent faster and more effectively.

Diversity-Focused Shortlists

Our approach ensures balanced, high-quality candidate pools that reflect the realities and responsibilities of modern leadership.

Staff Retention Support

We also support businesses with confidential one-on-one interviews with existing team members—providing insights into engagement, concerns, and culture as a proactive measure to strengthen retention and reduce costly turnover.

Sectors We Serve

Property

Residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

Construction

General building, housebuilding, and development.

Groundworks, Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

buildings and structural works.

Energy & Renewables

With a growing focus on sustainable infrastructure both on and offshore.

Modern Methods of Construction

Including modular offsite manufacturing assembly and erection in timber and steel.

Our clients range from large multi-nationals to regional businesses mainly within Scotland and the UK, with occasionally overseas. Our team has a full understanding of these sectors and is well-connected with an extensive network. We can utilise this expertise to great effect in terms of applying our consistent, trusted, discreet and professional approach to successfully conclude even the most difficult assignments across the diverse built environment.

Examples of Roles We Fill

We have a proven track record of successfully placing high-calibre professionals in key leadership and specialist roles within General Building, Civil Engineering & Renewable Energy construction projects, including:

These roles span across various disciplines and levels, reflecting our versatility and commitment to meeting diverse client needs.

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