About Me

A specialist in real estate at Cobalt Recruitment - 20+ years of experience

​I have been working as a specialist Real Estate recruiter for the past 20+ years during which, I have forged long-term relationships with a number of regional clients ranging from national advisory firms through to local investors and developers.

I like to think my ability to work collaboratively with both clients and candidates is testimony to the repeat business and referrals I am given, whilst being viewed as a tenacious and trustworthy recruiter.

Built Environment Skills Gap: Recruitment, Retention & AI

Built Environment Skills Gap: Recruitment, Retention & AI

Maria Sinclair, Managing Director UK at Cobalt Recruitment, explores why the built environment skills gap goes beyond recruitment, examining retention, career awareness, AI, apprenticeships and what the industry can do to build a stronger talent pipeline.
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Diversity in the Property Sector 2026: Why Representation, Transparency and Psychological Safety Matter

Diversity in the Property Sector 2026: Why Representation, Transparency and Psychological Safety Matter

Diversity in the property sector is improving, with gender pay gaps narrowing and greater transparency emerging. However, representation at senior levels, psychological safety and inclusive leadership remain critical to achieving lasting progress across real estate and construction.
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