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Interim and temporary hiring for real estate businesses
Covering gaps, managing peaks, and placing specialist capacity when you need it.
The right interim professional, placed quickly.
Interim and temporary requirements do not follow a standard pattern. A senior departure that cannot wait three months for a permanent replacement. A project that needs a specialist for six weeks. A seasonal spike in lettings or property management that the core team cannot absorb. Each situation calls for a different response.
GKR provides interim and contract professionals across every part of the real estate sector. Our network has been built through 15 years of specialist recruitment, which means the people we put forward have the sector knowledge to be productive from their first week, not after an extended induction period.
Speed matters in interim. We keep our process tight without cutting corners on assessment. For most requirements, we can present candidates within 48 to 72 hours of the brief.
The process:
Speed matters in interim, but rushing the brief creates problems later. We take the time to understand what the gap actually is, what the person needs to deliver, and how the engagement is likely to run.
We maintain active relationships with interim and contract professionals across the real estate sector. For most requirements, we can present a shortlist within 48 to 72 hours of receiving the brief. Where a role is highly specialised, or the market is tight, we will be upfront about the timeline.
Every candidate we present has been assessed against the specific requirements. We do not send a long list for you to filter. Candidates are briefed on the role and the organisation before the first conversation, so your time in interviews is used well.
We handle the administrative side of the engagement and remain in contact throughout the assignment. If the requirements change or the timeline extends, we manage the transition.
Interior Design Project Leaders
- GKR worked exclusively with a Director level candidate within the Workplace Strategy market, a complex and small niche within the wider workplace & real estate market.
- Through this representation, we assisted in mapping the market for said individual and created a shortlist of existing GKR clients as well as new “wish list” firms who could utilise the individual’s experience across the sector.
- With various confidential conversations taking place, we identified three suitable opportunities and proceeded to partner with the candidate through the interview process with each firm.
- The Director was successfully offered a role within 10 weeks of initially engaging GKR.
Multidisciplinary Design Studio
5 x Safety Check Consultants; Exclusive & Retained
- GKR was retained on an exclusive basis by the Director of the Knight Frank Promise department to secure multiple hires within an 8 week time frame.
- We allocated a member of the property management team to work solely on these roles using market mapping and insights to create the short list.
- We successfully presented 5 individuals for interview and this resulted in 5 fixed term placements being confirmed.
- The retained search allows us to dedicate our time and entire focus until we fulfil the terms of our agreement and with multiple hires required in a short time scale it was the only method to ensure success.
Leading Integrated Facilities Consultancy
Senior Interim Interior Designer - Workplace
- GKR collaborated with award-winning workplace architecture and design firm, seeking an interim senior interior workplace designer to work on a contract basis.
- With a new project on the horizon, a firm timeline was provided with urgent support needed with a proven track record of successfully seeing workplace projects through from conception to completion.
- GKR assisted by mapping the market, shortlisting candidates and providing portfolio's that demonstrated the requirements of the position.
- As a result of successfully reaching out to our connections utilizing our resources and through streamlined communication GKR were able to fill this role within 10 working days.
Award winning Interior Architecture Consultancy
Project Director
- GKR worked exclusively with an award-winning international design practise with their search for a Project Director within the Architectural Defence space.
- Mapping opportunities across the market place by working closely with an exclusive candidate pool, we were able to effectively align desired skillsets and experience with our clients growth needs, creating a bespoke role to tailor their business strategy and project planning processes.
- With support and insights provided from GKR, the Project Director successfully started within the role within 8 weeks of their first conversation with GKR.
Award-winning Design Firm
Interim vs. Temporary?
The terms are often used interchangeably, but the distinction is worth knowing. Interim professionals are typically senior, experienced individuals brought in for a specific purpose: leading a project, covering a key departure, or providing expertise the business does not have in-house.
Temporary roles cover capacity: additional resource during a busy period, entry-level support during growth, or transient demand that does not justify a permanent hire.
When interim is the right approach:
- Covering a senior absence where continuity matters
- Delivering a time-limited project with specialist requirements
- Managing seasonal peaks in lettings, property management, or volume roles
- Adding capacity during a growth phase before permanent headcount is confirmed
- Filling a gap while a permanent search is underway
Rapid Response: We maintain a pool of pre-assessed, ready-to-start candidates so critical gaps are filled immediately.
Specialist Expertise: Our interim professionals bring sector-specific knowledge, from residential and commercial real estate to property management and built environment projects.
Seamless Integration: Candidates are fully briefed on your organisation, culture, and objectives, ensuring they deliver results from day one.
Flexible Engagement: Whether it’s a few weeks to cover leave, months for a project, or high-volume support during peak periods, we tailor each placement to your exact needs.
Zero Compromise on Quality: Every interim candidate is rigorously screened and assessed, including technical skills, competency, and cultural alignment, so you get high-performing professionals you can trust.
Start the conversation:
If you have a gap to fill, a project starting, or a peak period approaching, we are happy to discuss options. Call us on 0207 048 3304 or submit a brief below, and we will come back to you promptly.
