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Professional Services
Connecting talented professionals in finance, marketing, operations, and office support with leading property employers.
of our professional services candidates secure their role within 4 weeks of registration.
of candidates placed are in marketing and communications roles in real estate.
of candidates recruited are promoted within their first year of placement.
Introducing the Professional Services team
GKR’s Professional Services Division is a dedicated team specialising in placing skilled professionals across a wide range of sectors, including development, investment, funds, advisory, and other related areas within the property industry worldwide.
Our expertise spans a diverse portfolio of roles, enabling us to guide candidates through their career progression while helping clients build high-performing teams that drive business growth and innovation.
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Common Professional Services Questions
We recruit professional services roles across finance, development, advisory, legal, marketing, HR, administration, facilities, risk, IT, sustainability, and asset management within the property sector.
The professional services job market is evolving rapidly, with growing demand for expertise in digital tools, compliance, sustainability, and specialised advisory roles. Candidates with strong problem-solving skills and up-to-date industry knowledge are highly sought after, especially in finance, legal, and property-related services.
To stand out in real estate professional services, focus on highlighting your relevant qualifications, industry-specific skills, and achievements. Showcase your knowledge of property regulations, compliance, and digital tools used in the sector. Emphasise problem-solving abilities and experience working on complex projects or transactions.
Career paths in real estate professional services often begin with entry-level roles in administration, finance, or compliance, progressing to specialist positions in areas like advisory, project management, or asset management. With experience, professionals can move into senior management, leadership roles, or consultancy positions, often specialising in sectors such as finance, legal, sustainability, or digital property services.
Timelines vary, but we aim for an efficient process. From initial contact to final interviews, the recruitment process typically takes two to six weeks, ensuring thorough assessments and informed client decisions for professional services within the real estate sector.
Our Professional Services Clients
PA & Project Assistant - Retained Search
- GKR was retained to recruit a PA & Project Assistant to work with the CEO of a national PRS developer.
- We advertised confidentially and utilised our long-formed network to present a shortlist of five credible individuals from varying backgrounds across the property and construction sectors, as requested.
- We subsequently organised three virtual interviews, followed by in-person meetings, and the successful applicant was agreed to start swiftly the following month.
PRS Developer
Marketing Manager - Retained Search
- GKR was retained to assist with the search for a Marketing Manager to relocate from London to Switzerland to work on luxury resorts & penthouses.
- We were given a 4-week timeline to find this individual and were tasked with meeting at least 5 appropriate candidates ourselves before presenting at a minimum of 3.
- Having coordinated interviews for all candidates, the successful candidate was flown out successfully to start before the Christmas period following their 3 months notice.
- We have subsequently placed another slightly junior hire who is relocating from Milan to join the team.
International Luxury Property Developer
Investment and Asset Team – Exclusive & Retained
- GKR were mandated to build out a real estate direct investments team for a well know private equity and credit.
- This this team had to have a very specific background and experience and we build out a story and understand in depth the business plan the client was looking to deploy so we could relay that clearly to market.
- The search required extensive market mapping and in-depth use of our network and market knowledge.
- The process was extensive however the client is very happy with the team and we are working on further additions
Real Estate Private Equity Fund
Finance Director - Exclusive Search
- After successfully placing a senior analyst with this client we were soon tasked with finding a Finance Director for this new venture
- This business had successfully raised institutional capital and required the right person to build out a finance function, for which GKR advised what a best in class background would be.
- This was an exclusive search which we were able to turn around a shortlist quickly clients request and secure someone in the role within six weeks of starting the mandate.
Real Estate Development Lender & Joint Venture Investor
Investment Team – Exclusive Search
- GKR over the last two years has been working with one of the fastest growing BTR Investors and Developers building out their investment team (Five People).
- The client has used GKR exclusively to build out its investment which has enabled the client to reach over £1bn in development pipeline.
- All the searches have used our excellent reach though our strong name on key platforms such as LinkedIn and our Website as well head hunting.
Build to Rent Investor & Developer
Meet the Professional Services team:
Grant Kaveney
Grant Kaveney founded GKR in 2010 following a successful career building recruitment businesses in South Africa. He established GKR with the ambition of creating a specialist recruitment business focused on the property and real estate sectors. Grant continues to provide strategic leadership across the business, with a focus on growth, client relationships and the continued development of GKR’s international executive search offering.
Lee Riley
Lee joined GKR following almost seven years’ experience within the property sector, initially supporting the growth of the residential recruitment division. He has since developed extensive experience across property recruitment and senior-level appointments, working closely with clients and candidates throughout the market. Lee focuses on building long-term relationships and delivering RPO solutions, executive search, and international outsourced recruitment solutions aligned with both client requirements and real estate market conditions.
Peter Wallis
Peter joined GKR in 2019 to build and expand the professional services recruitment division across the commercial and residential real estate sectors. He focuses on leadership and executive roles across marketing, finance, legal, technology, and design. His deep network connects top-tier market experts with a wide variety of business consultancies, property developers, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and agencies.
Michael Woda
Michael joined GKR in 2014 as one of the company’s first key hires, bringing eight years’ experience within residential property and leading London agencies. He has played a central role in developing GKR’s residential recruitment offering and launched the company’s Edinburgh office in 2024. Michael now leads residential recruitment across the North West, working closely with clients and candidates as a trusted recruitment partner, including fast-growth strategies and executive search appointments across the region.
We specialise in five key sectors
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Commercial
The commercial team provide permanent and contract services to leading property and construction consultancies in the Private & Public Sectors as well as developers, banks and funds.
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Residential
With experienced consultants and ex-property professionals in one team, they are market experts working with High Street Agents, Corporate giants, Developers and Investment Agencies.
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Property Management
With first-hand experience in the field, we represent estate agencies, managing agents, private investment portfolios, commercial mixed-use developments, facilities services, student accommodation providers, and investment funds, supplying expert property management professionals tailored to their specific needs.
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Built Environment
The team have worked hard to develop long standing relationships with practices ranging in size, niche and specialism throughout the design and build industry delivering both permanent and professional interim/contract solutions.
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Professional Services
We recruit professionals in finance, legal, compliance, advisory, administration, and sustainability for estate agencies, managing agents, private portfolios, commercial developments, student housing, and investment funds.
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