Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Real Estate Recruitment Solutions
Established in 1994, Macdonald & Company & Company has built a reputation as the leading global recruitment consultancy dedicated to real estate and related assets. With over three decades of industry-specific expertise, we combine unparalleled knowledge of the real estate sector with a vast international network spanning 250,000 professionals. Our consultants possess deep insights into real estate investment, development, and services, enabling us to connect clients with top-tier talent across all levels, from C-suite executives to graduates. As the preferred recruitment partner of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for over a decade, we uphold rigorous standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Our global presence, with offices in the UK, US, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, ensures we deliver tailored solutions that align with local market dynamics while maintaining a unified approach. We specialise in executive search, success-based recruitment, and strategic partnerships, achieving a 96% success rate in placements and filling vacancies 36% faster for our clients.Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our industry-leading salary surveys and analytics platforms, which provide actionable data to optimise talent acquisition and retention strategies. By prioritising discretion and long-term relationships, we have become the trusted advisor to some of the most prominent organisations in real estate, construction, and engineering. Our dedication to excellence is further demonstrated through our consultancy services, which offer expert guidance on remuneration analysis, talent pipelines, and performance management. With a proven track record of facilitating mergers and acquisitions and managing complex recruitment projects, we continue to shape the future of talent in the real estate industry.
Services
Executive Search
Success-Based Recruitment
Advertised Campaigns
Freelance/Contract Services
Consultancy Services
Talent Advisory
Mergers & Acquisitions
Strategic Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of specialist experience in real estate recruitment.
- Our global network spans 250,000 industry professionals.
- We are the preferred recruitment partner of RICS.
- We offer dedicated account management for tailored solutions.
- Our success-based model fills vacancies 36% faster.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Executive Search
We identify and place senior executives and specialists in real estate organisations. Our process combines in-depth market research, global networking, and discreet candidate engagement to secure leaders who drive organisational success. Clients benefit from our industry-specific knowledge and risk-sharing approach.
Success-Based Recruitment
This model provides access to our database of 300,000 professionals without upfront fees. We only charge upon successful placement, ensuring alignment with client satisfaction. Dedicated account managers combine market insights with rigorous candidate screening for optimal matches.
Advertised Campaigns
We design multi-channel campaigns to promote vacancies directly to senior professionals. Our approach integrates digital, social, and traditional media to maximise visibility while maintaining brand integrity. Consultants handle candidate screening and interviews to streamline the hiring process.
Consultancy Services
Our data-driven consultancy advises on remuneration analysis, incentive planning, and talent pipeline development. Leveraging 25+ years of industry data and analytics, we help clients optimise recruitment strategies, reduce costs, and improve retention through evidence-based solutions.
Strategic Partnerships
We develop customised partnership programmes with enhanced technology and candidate assessment tools. Each client receives a dedicated director to design and manage recruitment initiatives, achieving 36% faster placements and 96% success rates through tailored execution.
People
Peter Moore
Group CEO
With extensive leadership experience, Peter Moore oversees Macdonald & Company & Company's global operations. His strategic vision drives our commitment to excellence in real estate recruitment.
Simon Crabb
Managing Director
Leading our London office, Simon Crabb brings deep expertise in real estate talent acquisition, ensuring clients receive sector-specific recruitment solutions.
Nathan Wakelam
Director
Based in Manchester, Nathan Wakelam specialises in connecting regional consultancies with top-tier real estate professionals across the UK market.
Will Buck
Managing Director
Will Buck leads our Singapore office, leveraging regional insights to deliver strategic recruitment solutions for Asia-Pacific real estate organisations.
Julie Teague
Managing Director
As Johannesburg office lead, Julie Teague provides expert recruitment services across sub-Saharan Africa, combining local market knowledge with global best practices.
Questions
What sectors does Macdonald & Company & Company & Company specialise in?
We focus exclusively on real estate and related assets, including investment, development, asset management, and construction.
How does Macdonald & Company & Company & Company ensure quality placements?
Our rigorous research, industry-specific expertise, and 30-year track record ensure precise matching of candidates to client needs.
Do you offer global recruitment services?
Yes, with offices in the UK, US, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, we provide truly global solutions.
What recruitment methodologies do you use?
We employ executive search, success-based campaigns, advertised campaigns, and strategic partnerships tailored to client requirements.
Are your recruitment services confidential?
Yes, our consultants adhere to strict confidentiality policies to protect both clients' and candidates' reputations.
How do you support long-term talent strategies?
Our consultancy services include salary benchmarking, talent pipeline development, and performance management advice to align with business goals.
