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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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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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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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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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Opportunities in Renewable Energy and Real Estate

Opportunities in Renewable Energy and Real Estate

​UKREiiF this year underscored the transformative potential of renewable energy, highlighting its importance for the planet and the professional opportunities available within it in the real estate sector. See our insights from it.
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Later Living - Time to Act Early

Later Living - Time to Act Early

Currently, only 3% of new housing being built in the UK is designed for Later Living - see our insight from the Later Living Conference on how this is a huge opportunity for planners and developers.
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What really is commercial awareness?

What really is commercial awareness?

​“Please find us someone commercially aware” – a commonly heard phrase in our office, but what does it actually mean? Below is the culmination of research I’ve conducted through interviews with clients in the town planning and residential development sectors.
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MRICS Building Surveyor - Was it worth it?

MRICS Building Surveyor - Was it worth it?

We ask in this piece, is acquiring a RICS membership worth it for building surveyors and those across the built environment.
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7 of the most expensive infrastructure projects of all time

7 of the most expensive infrastructure projects of all time

The advancement of technology and the ambition of mankind have enabled the constant evolution of infrastructure. Great ambition, however, often comes at an even greater price. Here are seven of the most expensive infrastructure projects in the world.
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Five of the best designed cities in the world

Five of the best designed cities in the world

Cities are places that are centred around its people. An expertly constructed city is innovative in aesthetics, sustainability, and architecture. See our examples of some of the world's best here.
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The Future of Social Housing and New Building Sector

The Future of Social Housing and New Building Sector

Any discussion on the UK housing crisis jumps straight to supply and demand. Prices and rents have risen as the supply of new homes has not kept pace with the demand. See our thoughts on what this means for the housing sector and specifically recruitment within it.
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10 skyscrapers that will shape London's skyline

10 skyscrapers that will shape London's skyline

London’s skyline is on the rise: over 119 skyscrapers have been proposed in the last year. The British capital already boasts several pioneering structures like The Shard and Tate Modern. Over the next ten years, the city is set for dramatic growth, with a new crop of equally impressive buildings. The following skyscrapers are set to reshape London’s skyline.
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