01 / UNDERSTAND
Define the brief.
Agree the business priorities, experience required and scope of the assignment.
OUR APPROACH
Personally managed.
From brief to appointment.
Clients work directly with the person conducting the search.
Greg Brooks is the Founder & Managing Partner of Vallan Partners. He brings over 16 years of recruitment experience across the built environment.
Previously a Co-Founder and Director of Amida Global in London, and later Singapore, Greg established Vallan Partners in Singapore to focus on executive and specialist search across architecture, design, engineering, development and specialist infrastructure.
Greg has built his career in architecture, engineering, construction and infrastructure recruitment, with experience spanning London, Asia Pacific and the Gulf. Outside work, he’s recently taken up coaching rugby in Singapore and enjoys getting involved in his children’s sport, exploring Southeast Asia and snowboarding in his native New Zealand. He’s interested in what drives people, where they want to be and what it takes to get them there.
SELECTED ASSIGNMENTS
From market mapping
to appointment.
A selection of recent appointments across our specialist markets, supported by market mapping and targeted search. Client and candidate names remain confidential.
Talent Partner, PIF-Backed DeveloperSaudi Arabia5-year partnership · 25+ placements
A PIF-backed giga-project developer needed to build design, development and delivery teams for a greenfield destination, attracting international talent willing to relocate. Over five years, Vallan mapped global markets and approached candidates directly, making 25+ appointments from Design Manager to Senior Director level. One Senior Director, Interiors placement led to three further Director-level hires, and the luxury hotel asset launched in August 2026. The partnership led to approval as a PIF vendor.
Executive Director, Civil & StructuralSingapore3-month search · Retained at 12 months
Tightly defined leadership brief in a highly competitive market with a limited candidate pool. Targeted mapping and search identified candidates against specific requirements. 3-month search. 12 months in: candidate retained, two new positions created in Water and Finance.
Director, Aviation PlanningMiddle East2-month search · Candidate commenced
Scarce aviation-planning expertise in a highly technical appointment. Extensive market mapping identified the candidate market. 2-month search, candidate commenced.
Director, Data CentresSingapore3-month retained search · Candidate commenced
Needed deep market knowledge, strong technical foundation, and business-development capability in one person. Three-month retained search focused on this rare combination within a limited pool. Candidate commenced.
Managing Director, ArchitectureLondon2-month search · Studio returned to profitability
Seller-doer with established London market experience and developer connections in a highly competitive market. 2-month search. 9 months in: candidate retained, studio restructured and now in its first year of profitability in a decade. Client expanded into Singapore market.
AI Product LeadLondon30-day search · Product developed at 12 months
Consulting engineering firm building AI product for the built environment. Search extended to hyperscalers across Southeast Asia for construction-focused AI expertise. 30-day search. 12 months in: candidate developed AI product for construction process visibility. Launching now.
Director of Interiors: HospitalitySingapore1-month market map · November 2026 commencement
Hotel developer seeking senior design and development expertise for multi-billion-dollar expansion. Global search and market map identified highly sought-after specialist talent. 1-month market map. Commencement November 2026. Successful search has opened eight new positions in design management.
HOW WE WORK
A clear brief.
A focused process.
02 / RESEARCH
Map the market.
Identify the companies, teams and individuals with relevant experience.
03 / ENGAGE
Approach and assess.
Approach candidates directly and assess their experience, interest and fit.
04 / APPOINT
Support the decision.
Support interviews, references, offers and the transition to appointment.
REGIONAL FOCUS. INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
Asia Pacific.
The Middle East.
Our geographic focus spans Singapore, Southeast Asia, the wider Asia Pacific region and the Middle East.
That focus is informed by over 16 years building leadership teams across the built environment, including experience in Southeast Asia, New Zealand, the Middle East and the UK.
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