Macdonald & Company

Macdonald & Company The leading global real estate & related assets recruitment consultancy.

Macdonald & Company is the leading professional recruitment consultancy for the real estate and built environment sectors. Established in 1994 and headquartered in the UK, we apply local knowledge with true global connection through our offices in Asia-Pacific, Germany, the USA, Middle East and Africa. Our specialist teams act for every class of organisation owning, occupying, financing or advisi

ng on property, construction and engineering – developers, investors, institutions, funds, banks, consultancies and contractors. We are the preferred recruitment partner of RICS - the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Macdonald & Company is a subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange quoted Prime People Plc.

The relationship between Macdonald & Company and Grand Peaks has developed well beyond a transactional search arrangemen...
08/09/2026

The relationship between Macdonald & Company and Grand Peaks has developed well beyond a transactional search arrangement.

By investing time in understanding the business, its culture and its long term objective, Alan Joesbury has become a trusted recruitment partner to the team, helping Grand Peaks access talent aligned not only to individual roles but to the broader direction of the organisation.

The result has been a relationship built on trust, market insight and successful hiring outcomes, supporting the company as it continues to grow.

Read the full case study to learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04wVKtd0

Getting approval to hire can sometimes be the hardest part of the hiring process. Many real estate businesses still have...
03/09/2026

Getting approval to hire can sometimes be the hardest part of the hiring process. Many real estate businesses still have the need, the budget and the business case.

One challenge we see repeatedly is that there are often two approval bottlenecks: approval for the headcount itself, and approval to engage the market. A role can be considered important to the business and still face delays before recruitment begins.

In our latest insight, we examine why hiring decisions are taking longer, and what hiring managers can do to build stronger business cases, navigate internal stakeholders and improve their chances of securing buy-in.

Read the full insight: https://hubs.la/Q04wv3ld0

26/08/2026

"If it's not there, you haven't done it."

A blunt assessment, but one that reflects how many hiring decisions are made.

In this episode, Stephen Glands and Roberta Barlow discuss what hiring managers and recruiters are really looking for when they open a CV. They explore everything from structuring your profile to effectively communicating your project experience, career progression and scope of responsibility.

For development professionals considering their next move, Macroscope Episode 7 offers practical advice, insider perspectives and a clearer understanding of what's happening in today's hiring market.

Watch the full episode: https://hubs.la/Q04vkHhw0

19/08/2026

Is managing recruitment internally really saving your business money?

One client told us they'd never split a hiring process between internal recruitment and external support again.

Why?

Because the volume of applications created a backlog that pulled their team away from the work they were actually hired to do.

In a market where headcount is tight and workloads remain high, every hour spent screening CVs is an hour not spent progressing projects.

What is your team's time worth?

Watch the full episode: https://hubs.la/Q04t3d-r0

How important is being highly specialised in development?Across the market, we're seeing growing value placed on people ...
18/08/2026

How important is being highly specialised in development?

Across the market, we're seeing growing value placed on people who can look beyond their own discipline - combining technical expertise with commercial awareness, adaptability and an understanding of the end-to-end cycle.

Our latest insight explores the rise of the 'full cycle developer' and what this changing definition of the role could mean for the skills you develop
and how you progress your career.

Read the full article: https://hubs.la/Q04t3mKf0

12/08/2026

There is often a reluctance around speculative interviews.

Candidates question whether there is a genuine opportunity. Employers question whether the time is well spent.

Yet many of the industry's strongest hires can be traced back to conversations that took place months before a requirement emerged.

In Macroscope Episode 7, we discuss the role speculative interviews can play in a lean market, from helping those responsible for hiring within development understand the talent landscape to giving senior professionals a clearer picture of future opportunities.

Watch the full episode: https://hubs.la/Q04sKdf_0

Scaling a real estate investment platform requires exceptional people.When Missio Capital set out to combine local exper...
11/08/2026

Scaling a real estate investment platform requires exceptional people.

When Missio Capital set out to combine local expertise with institutional infrastructure, the goal was clear: build a multibillion-dollar platform from the ground up.

To do that, they needed a team of "rockstars" with the technical skills to operate at an institutional level and the entrepreneurial mindset to thrive in a high growth environment.

Drawing on a longstanding relationship with Managing Partner G. Nelson Crowe, Macdonald & Company's U.S. team was engaged to help build the leadership foundation behind Missio Capital's growth, securing critical hires across acquisitions, development, and finance.

If you're building, scaling, or transforming a real estate investment business, the right talent partner can be a powerful competitive advantage.

Read the full case study: https://hubs.la/Q04szn__0

29/07/2026

"A lot of senior roles get created around people."

In real estate development, particularly in today's market, opportunities often emerge through relationships, timing and long term planning rather than a live job specification.

In the latest episode of Macroscope, Stephen Glands and Roberta Barlow explore how developers are approaching hiring in a leaner market, from speculative interviews and talent pipelines to longer recruitment timelines and changing team structures.

Whether you're hiring, leading a team or weighing up your next move, this episode offers useful perspective and practical advice.

Watch the full episode: https://hubs.ly/Q04r6Tq90

How do you scale a $4.8 billion affordable housing platform while preserving the culture that made it successful?As Brin...
21/07/2026

How do you scale a $4.8 billion affordable housing platform while preserving the culture that made it successful?

As Brinshore Development expanded into new markets, it needed entrepreneurial leaders who could identify opportunities, navigate complexity, and drive growth in alignment with the firm's mission.

Over the course of our partnership, we helped Brinshore secure key talent across development, construction, finance, and asset management, supporting the continued expansion of one of the nation's leading affordable housing developers.

The results:
✅ 1.2:1 resume-to-first-interview ratio
✅ 3.3:1 first-interview-to-placement ratio
✅ Multiple successful hires across leadership and specialist functions

Swipe through to see how a strategic search partnership helped Brinshore build the team behind its next phase of growth.

Read the full case study: https://hubs.la/Q04q5fhy0

16/07/2026

If you landed a coffee meeting with a senior industry professional tomorrow, what would you ask?

Too often, networking meetings end with polite conversation and little else. The difference lies in having clear objectives, thoughtful questions, and a genuine curiosity about the business.

In Episode 1 of Macroscope: In Conversation – Early Careers & Graduate Entry into Real Estate, we explore how graduates can make every conversation count.

Watch the full discussion: 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q04pKGJP0

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