Insights

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.

Cobalt was approached by this highly-regarded BTR brand, initially to hire a General Manager for one of their new residential schemes in London., that was due to launch imminently.

This newly created role, to come in and help support the Property Operations Team across the UK & Europe, to drive efficiencies across the portfolio, and set up best practices within reporting and using Yardi in general, was created as the client was experiencing high growth due to acquisitions across the UK and Europe.

A leading, global real estate asset management firm was looking for a Financial Controller to support their growing finance team. They sought a Financial Controller with a unique combination of technical expertise, international exposure, and industry experience, as well as, most importantly, strong cultural alignment to join their team.

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.