Insights

In a recent poll by Cobalt a massive 83 per cent of facilities managers said they believe they are underpaid. Going beyond the headline, the most revealing part of the research was who disagreed with it - with the majority of those saying FM salaries are over-inflated being Directors or other Senior Leaders within the FM industry.

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.

See how we successfully recruited 9 Personal Assistants for an international energy company operating out of the Middle East.

“AI – Its capabilities, use, and potential application” - a bullet point on a recent job description we received. See how AI is influencing the real estate sector and talent.

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.

Personal Assistants (PAs) and Executive Assistants (EAs) are no longer just traditional support roles, they now provide strategic, value-adding support to real estate organisations. See how 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.

See our latest success story within Buildings and Facilities Management, recruiting Senior Workplace Experience Manager for a Global Real Estate Managing Agent.

Europe’s largest Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) had a new Property Management Lead role to fill - someone who could bring a ‘one-team’ approach into the business, whilst streamlining their processes and integrating new technology into the way they worked.

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.

Knight Frank was looking to expand its Super Prime department from 2 to 4 people, requiring both a head of super prime role (Partner, Regional Relationship Manager), and an Associate-level role (Relationship Manager) that would report into them. They would be responsible for managing some of the highest-valued residential properties in London.