At Real Estate Search, we partner with developers, investors, and operators to secure the senior talent that drives performance, growth, and long-term value.
We operate as a strategic hiring partner, not a transactional recruiter—supporting our clients with insight-led, tailored search solutions designed to deliver high-impact leadership appointments.
Our Focus
We specialise in mid to senior-level and leadership hires across the living and commercial real estate sectors, including:
- Build to Rent
- Co-Living • PBSA (Purpose-Built Student Accommodation)
- Serviced Offices / Co-Working • Commercial Real Estate
Our Expertise
Our work sits across two core areas:
1. Building & Asset Operations Leadership roles responsible for the performance, maintenance, and optimisation of physical assets:
- Estates Management
- Facilities Management (hard & soft services)
- Building Management
- Property Management
- Technical Services
2. Operational & Customer-Facing Leadership Roles focused on service delivery, resident/customer experience, and operational excellence:
- General Management
- Operations Management
- Mobilisation & Onboarding
- Residence / Student Management
Selected Search Mandates
Delivering senior leadership hires across the living and commercial real estate sectors:
Build to Rent
- Director of Operations
- Head of Operations
- Senior General Manager
- Regional Operations Manager
PBSA (Purpose-Built Student Accommodation)
- Operations Director
- Director of Estates
- Head of Estate
Commercial Real Estate
- Head of Property Operations
- Head of Facilities Management
Our Approach
We take a highly targeted, consultative approach to every search—focusing on quality over volume, and long-term fit over short-term placement.
This means:
- Access to carefully curated, relevant talent pools
- A deep understanding of sector-specific challenges and hiring trends
- A process designed to secure the right individual, not just an available one
Let’s Talk
Whether you’re building out a leadership team, planning future hires, or simply want a view on how the market is evolving, I’m always open to a conversation.
