Insights

Watch or listen as our Associate Director in Facilities Management recruitment, Chris Sycamore, joins The FM Fix podcast from expansive to talk through the FM recruitment landscape for both candidates and employers in 2026.

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.

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.

See our facilities management case study recruiting for a General Manager for an A-grade trophy building on behalf of BNP Paribas Real Estate.

In what has traditionally been a male-dominated sector, the tide is beginning to change for women in facilities management. See inspiration and insights from women in FM roles and their allies here.

When in a competitive job market, you need to make sure you’re applying and interviewing for roles the right way. These tips could help you find your next role in FM.

FM's roles involve a lot of responsibility that you can showcase in an engaging, concise cover letter using keywords specific to Facilities Management. See how here.

Moving into a facilities manager role requires a diverse skillset. Here are a few key things every FM professional must know if they aim to progress their career.

From relationship-building to project management, see the range of strengths and core skills facilities managers must have to be successful in their careers below.