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What we do

We&rsquo;re proud to be the market leader in real estate, property and construction recruitment, executive search, and HR advisory services, placing top tier candidates across the full spectrum of the built environment.
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We work with real estate investors - REITs, funds, private equity, and investment banks. We partner with property companies, landed estates, and developers. We advise those in real estate advisory, corporate occupiers, management and maintenance organisations, main contractors, and local authorities, all across the UK.
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And they like working with us, too, with 90% of businesses we&rsquo;ve worked with choosing to work with us on repeat mandates, including some of the very best names in the sectors.
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So, if you're a candidate looking for a new interim or permanent role, or an organisation looking to partner with the market leader in real estate and construction recruitment, please do get in touch.

What we stand for

Cobalt Recruitment - Building Value. Earning Trust.

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Cobalt is partnering with a leading property managing agent with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality property and facilities management services across a diverse commercial portfolio. The organisation is committed to creating exceptional workplace environments for occupiers while supporting the professional development of its people. With a collaborative culture, a focus on sustainability and a commitment to service excellence, this is an opportunity to join a business that continues to invest in both its portfolio and its employees. The role We are seeking a Building Manager to take responsibility for a sizeable multi-let commercial office asset in Manchester. Reporting to a Senior Facilities Manager, the Building Manager will oversee the day-to-day operation of the building, ensuring excellent service delivery, strong occupier engagement and full compliance across all aspects of facilities management. This Building Manager position offers broad exposure across operational management, stakeholder engagement, service charge administration, sustainability initiatives and contractor management, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career within commercial property. Responsibilities will include: * Managing the day-to-day operation of a multi-let commercial office building. * Building strong relationships with occupiers, clients and service partners. * Managing contractors and suppliers to ensure service delivery standards are achieved. * Overseeing health, safety and statutory compliance requirements. * Monitoring planned preventative maintenance programmes and planned works. * Managing service charge expenditure and supporting budget control. * Leading occupier engagement and customer experience initiatives. * Supporting sustainability objectives and environmental performance improvements. * Conducting regular property inspections and maintaining operational standards. * Preparing reports and providing updates to key stakeholders. We are keen to speak with Building Manager candidates who can demonstrate: * Working knowledge of facilities management within a commercial property environment. * Working knowledge of service charge budgets and financial management. * Working knowledge of contractor and supplier management. * Working knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements. * Strong stakeholder management and customer service skills. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * IOSH qualification. * Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services. The following would be advantageous: * NEBOSH qualification. * IWFM qualification. * Experience working within a multi-let commercial environment. What's on offer In return, our client offers the opportunity to join a respected property managing agent that places genuine value on employee development, wellbeing and career progression. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of a significant commercial asset, work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to the ongoing success of a high-performing property management team. Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews are expected to commence shortly. Apply now to avoid missing out on this opportunity. Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Building Manager

Swindon &amp; Wiltshire Region This Is Not Just Another Valuer Role An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chartered Residential Surveyor to join a long-established and highly respected national surveying practice in a genuine partner-level capacity. This is not a traditional employed corporate surveying role focused purely on volume and KPIs. Instead, this opportunity offers the chance to build, grow, and help lead an established regional business with significant autonomy, long-term earning potential, and a genuine route into equity, profit share and future business ownership. Due to increasing instruction levels and an existing gap within the Swindon/Wiltshire market, the firm is now looking to appoint an experienced surveyor who wants more than simply "a job" someone commercially minded who is excited by the opportunity to develop a regional patch and directly benefit from its success over the long term. The Opportunity The successful individual will effectively take ownership of the Swindon and surrounding Wiltshire region, supported by an established network of experienced neighbouring practices and an extensive existing lender panel. The role offers flexibility around structure depending on the individual: Employed Fee-share Partner/equity model For the right person, there is genuine opportunity to progress into a long-term equity position with dividend/profit share potential within the wider business. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious surveyor to combine the security and reputation of an established national firm with the autonomy and upside typically associated with running your own practice. About the Business The firm is a long-established and highly reputable surveying practice with a significant national presence, strong lender relationships, and an extensive base of repeat business. The culture is collaborative, relationship-driven, and refreshingly non-corporate. Unlike many volume-driven corporate firms, the emphasis here is on professional quality, trusted relationships, and sustainable long-term growth. The Role The successful candidate will undertake a varied workload including: Residential mortgage valuations Red Book valuations HMO and specialist buy-to-let valuations Level 2 &amp; Level 3 surveys Private client valuation work Relationship development with local agents, brokers, solicitors and professional contacts The role is home-based with significant flexibility and autonomy. Candidate Requirements Applicants should ideally possess: MRICS or FRICS qualification RICS Registered Valuer status Strong residential valuation experience Commercial awareness and relationship-building ability The ability to work autonomously and manage workload effectively Strong technical reporting standards Most importantly, the business is looking for someone entrepreneurial in mindset who is excited by the opportunity to build something long-term rather than simply remain within a traditional employed structure. What's On Offer Genuine partner/equity opportunity Profit share/dividend potential Significant earning potential Established workflow and lender panel Long-term regional growth opportunity Home-based flexibility High levels of autonomy Supportive and experienced regional network Career-defining long-term opportunity within a highly respected firm If you're looking for a role a step above standard field surveying, reach out today.

Valuations Surveyor

Location: Coventry/Birmingham - Flexible Home-Based Position About the Opportunity Are you a confident, RICS-accredited building surveyor seeking a truly rare and exciting career move? A highly established and rapidly growing UK surveying firm, renowned for high-quality RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys with an unbeatable reputation is now inviting applications from experienced residential surveyors to join its expert team covering Birmingham &amp; Coventry. This is not your standard surveying role. With a flexible, home-based structure and the freedom to tailor your workload to your lifestyle, this position uniquely blends professional autonomy with strong team support, an opportunity seldom available in the industry. Why This Role Is Exceptional Extremely rare vacancy: The firm very rarely recruits for this patch, making this a standout opening for the right candidate. Work-life freedom: Plan your diary around what works for you; shape survey days around personal commitments and avoid rigid timesheets. Career acceleration: Genuine opportunities for advancement, including potential progression towards partnership for high-performers. Supportive professional team: Enjoy collaboration with in-house chartered surveyors and dedicated administrative staff. What You'll Be Doing Carrying out comprehensive RICS Level 3 Building Surveys and Level 2 Homebuyer Reports across a varied residential portfolio. Identifying and reporting on structural defects, maintenance issues and building performance concerns. Preparing detailed, credible, client-facing reports with clear conclusions and professional recommendations. Collaborating with clients and internal colleagues to deliver exceptional service from survey instruction to report delivery. About You Chartered RICS Building Surveyor (or AssocRICS with strong experience). Proven experience in residential surveying, including structural analysis and defect diagnosis. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Full UK driving licence (for site visits). What's on Offer Competitive Salary 55,000 - 70,000 Basic Dependent on experience Flexible home-working arrangements with tailored patch and schedule. Generous benefits including professional subscription support, pension contribution, car allowance, comprehensive leave and more. A chance to work within a highly respected, independent surveying consultancy that values quality, integrity and professional development. How to Apply If this outstanding and rare opportunity aligns with your career goals, get in touch with Ashleigh Pearce today.

Residential Surveyor & Valuer (Birmingham)

Digital Marketing Executive West London The Role A leading provider of premium purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) across the UK, are looking to appoint a Digital Marketing Executive to join its marketing team. They are known for delivering high-quality living experiences and exceptional customer service. With a portfolio of modern residences in key university cities, the are committed to creating vibrant communities that support students throughout their academic journey. Key Responsibilities: Management Managing and developing the digital marketing campaigns strategy including Paid Media and Paid Social Media. Managing relationships with external digital agencies. Managing digital marketing channels including, paid search, SEO, affiliate marketing, email marketing, paid social media, digital partnerships. Monitoring, analysing and reporting on all digital activities against KPIs Website content management and optimisation. Liaise with on-site teams, designers, and external agencies to ensure campaigns align with brand messaging, leasing goals and student needs. Work cross-functionally with sales, operations, and the rest of the marketing team to ensure cohesive messaging and consistent brand voice. Digital Marketing Strategy Develop digital marketing strategy by studying economic indicators, tracking changes in supply and demand, identifying customers and their current and future needs, and monitoring the competition. Identifies trends and insights and optimizes spend and performance based on the insights. Stay up-to-date with digital technology developments and industry dynamics. Spot market opportunities and drive growth of the business. Brainstorms new and creative growth strategies through digital marketing Digital competitive market analysis as required. Updating the Digital Marketing Calendar ensuring it is kept up-to-date with activity. Coordinate digital elements of on-site campaigns designed to engage and retain existing students. Work with site staff to support digital signage, interactive campaigns, or social media activations. Oversee all Digital Marketing Campaigns Work with the digital marketing agency to run and optimise digital marketing campaigns that generate leads which deliver to the firms occupancy and revenue objectives. This includes, but not limited to PPC and paid social media. Track KPI's and campaign performance across platforms using tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager and in-house dashboards. Website Optimise landing pages, user funnels and conduct A/B testing for content within the website. Support optimisation of the website in line with SEO best practice What We're Looking For: Confident using digital tools including Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, Canva or Adobe Suite, email platforms, and social scheduling tools. Minimum of 3 years experience in a digital marketing role. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience in real estate, accommodation, hospitality or retail preferred. Experience working with CMS and CRM platforms is essential. Strong presentation and copywriting skills. This is an exciting opportunity for a digitally savvy marketing professional to support the delivery of multi-channel campaigns, drive brand awareness, and help enhance the customer journey across a range of digital platforms.