Insights

Cobalt is delighted to announce the return of James Wakefield as Executive Chair, effective 1 December.

Read the highlights from the Spotlight on the Skills Gap event that RICS and BE News hosted, where Cobalt was invited to take part in a hackathon to resolve the sector's skills gaps, and MD Maria Sinclair was part of a panel of sector leaders debating the topic.

Held at RICS HQ in Westminster on 27–28 October, the Spotlight on the Skills Gap event, organised by BE News and Hackathons UK on behalf of RICS, will bring together policymakers, professional bodies, and industry experts to explore creative, collaborative ways to close the growing gap in talent across both blue-collar and white-collar professions.   As event sponsors and panel participants, we’re looking forward to making meaningful contributions to the conversation.  

First came the Northern Powerhouse, then the Levelling Up agenda – and now we have The Great North. Here we explore how changes in policies have shaped the built environment, what they'll mean for the sector over the next decade, and what skills are in-demand and where across the property lifecycle as a result of them.

There’s a scarcity of talent available at the moment in the construction and development space, so how can you attract the best talent in a timely manner that doesn't damage your brand? Find out here.

While planning, projects, and partnerships were standout themes of UKREiiF 2025, people emerged as a fourth, equally crucial pillar, as without the right people, progress in any of the other three areas is limited. See the skills most in-demand from our conversations and the talks at UKREiiF 2025.

From large-scale infrastructure to local regeneration schemes, the energy at UKREiiF 2025 reflected a shift in sentiment. See our roundup of how the common themes from it - planning, projects, partnerships and people, will form the backbone of growth in UK real estate over the coming years.

Cobalt Recruitment is delighted to announce the appointment of Maria Sinclair as the new Managing Director of its UK operations. With more than 25 years of experience in the recruitment sector, including over two decades at Cobalt specialising in Real Estate, Maria is uniquely positioned to drive forward the company's strategic growth and deepen its service offering in the UK market.

Following increased investment into the UK and the acquisition of sites, HOH got in touch with Cobalt to search and select a Delivery Development Manager to join their close-knit UK team in London.

Bidwells sought to expand its Project Management presence into the Bristol market, a crucial step in their ambitious growth strategy. As they expanded the business, the firm needed a high-calibre Project Manager to support.

Celebrating those pushing the needle within construction, and looking at what we can do to advance the prospects for women in the industry, Construction recruitment specialist Ashleigh Pearce delves into the topic with insights from those working in the space.

The Cobalt Group (featuring Cobalt Recruitment and our renewable energy recruitment specialist arm, Comanos), has once again featured in Recruiter’s prestigious Hot 100 list for our 2024 activity.