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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.
Read MoreSenior Development Manager for St.George
See our residential development and town planning case study recruiting for a Senior Development Manager for St.George.
Read MoreEnergy 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.
Read MoreHousing, 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.
Read MoreOpportunities 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.
Read MoreLater 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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreMRICS 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.
Read More7 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.
Read MoreFive 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read More10 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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