Situation.
The construction group carried duplicated support functions across business areas and regions.
Organisational efficiency.
European construction group
Challenge.
Average span of control was 4.2, with up to nine layers between CEO and site. Unclear decision rights between central functions and project organisations produced duplication and gaps.
What we did.
Redesigned the operating model, clarified decision rights, analysed spans and layers, and consolidated the support model.
The outcome.
Layers were reduced to six and average span raised to approximately 6.5. Approximately 450 positions were consolidated into shared functions, with a transition plan and role mapping.
Anonymised engagement. Figures are approximate. Targets, assessed potential, approved programmes and realised results are described separately in the outcome. Converted amounts use ECB reference rates dated 18 September 2026, rounded to two significant figures.
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