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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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The ultimate town planner interview checklist

The ultimate town planner interview checklist

Seeing an impressive increase in the number of planning opportunities across the private sector over the last 12 months, here are the 5 key factors behind people succeeding at interview stage to land landing their ideal Planning role.
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Energy Landscape UK 2024 – Addressing the skills gap in renewable energy and in the transition to net-zero

Energy Landscape UK 2024 – Addressing the skills gap in renewable energy and in the transition to net-zero

​The recent Energy Landscape UK 2024 conference convened 48 industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders to explore the UK's path to a net-zero future. See insight from Comanos on the recruitment challenges and opportunities associated with it.
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Diversity Data Analysis and Inclusive Hiring Guide by Cobalt and REB

Diversity Data Analysis and Inclusive Hiring Guide by Cobalt and REB

This report looks to understand the diversity of the real estate sector, and in particular, across those organisations that are part of Real Estate Balance and those that haven't yet joined. It also includes a guide for those on their diversity journey to improve inclusive hiring practices.
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Housing, Alternatives and ESG dominate UKREiiF2024

Housing, Alternatives and ESG dominate UKREiiF2024

At this year’s UKREiiF, we saw a focus on the development of three key areas: housing, alternative assets, and ESG as a trait running through all areas of the built environment. Find out what this means for recruitment in these spaces.
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