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What The Great North means for talent and the built environment

What The Great North means for talent and the built environment

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.
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Effective hiring planning in construction - without burning your brand

Effective hiring planning in construction - without burning your brand

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.
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UKREiiF 2025: Skills in Demand Across Real Estate and Construction

UKREiiF 2025: Skills in Demand Across Real Estate and Construction

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.
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UKREiiF 2025: Planning, Projects, Partnerships and People

UKREiiF 2025: Planning, Projects, Partnerships and People

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.
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Delivery Development Manager for an international real estate developer growing in the UK

Delivery Development Manager for an international real estate developer growing in the UK

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.
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Bristol-based Project Manager required for expanding consultancy

Bristol-based Project Manager required for expanding consultancy

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.
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Women in Construction: Where are they?

Women in Construction: Where are they?

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.
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Senior MEP Planner into a Tier One Contractor

Senior MEP Planner into a Tier One Contractor

See our case study recruiting for a Senior MEP Planner on behalf of a leading Tier 1 Contractor.
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Senior Development Manager for St.George

Senior Development Manager for St.George

See our residential development and town planning case study recruiting for a Senior Development Manager for St.George.
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Various Planning roles for hgh Consulting

Various Planning roles for hgh Consulting

See our residential development and town planning case study recruiting for 2x Senior Planners and an Associate Director for hgh Consulting
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Senior Quantity Surveyor for Big Mamma Group

Senior Quantity Surveyor for Big Mamma Group

See our case study recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of Big Mamma Group.
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NPPF updates and the impact on residential development and town planning recruitment

NPPF updates and the impact on residential development and town planning recruitment

In the recent months, there have been big changes to housing policy which is sure to influence the real estate sector. The updates to the NPPF and their implications are due to affect housing policy - this article looks deeper at how this will affect recruitment in these areas.
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