Case Study

Populo Living

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Categories

  • Building & Construction
  • Development
  • Planning Architecture & Design
  • Real Estate Services

Populo Living is Newham’s dedicated housing company, committed to creating high-quality, energy-efficient, and sustainable homes exclusively for the vibrant London community. Their mission goes beyond construction—they offer a range of housing options, from rental homes to shared ownership, all designed to meet the diverse needs of local residents.

Beyond construction, Populo Living manage all their developments in-house, ensuring consistent excellence in design, construction, and customer care. Their community-first ethos is reflected in standout projects like Noele Gordon House, an affordable later-living development, and their recognition with a RESI Award for Outstanding Achievement in Affordable Housing.

Their overarching goal is to help individuals and families find their perfect place and “Make Newham Home”.

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Macdonald & Company have proudly partnered with Populo Living for several years to address their critical recruitment needs, identifying and placing essential personnel vital for their strategic expansion and operational success.

The Brief & Execution

To deliver on their ambitious development pipeline and manage a growing portfolio, Populo Living requires a broad spectrum of highly skilled professionals. Securing top-tier talent across various disciplines was paramount for an organisation committed to upholding their high standards and deliver lasting impact for the community.

Leveraging our deep expertise within the property and construction sectors, we were able to source exceptional candidates, who aligned with the company’s culture, for a wide array of specialised roles, directly strengthening Populo Living’s capacity to build and manage homes effectively.

Our successful placements for Populo Living ensure they are equipped with the expertise necessary at every level of their organisation, including positions such as:

  • Leadership & Development: Senior Development Manager, Head of Construction, Senior Design Manager
  • Project Execution: Project Manager, Technical Design Manager, Construction Manager, Design Manager
  • Operational Excellence: Building & Safety Compliance Manager, Procurement Officer, Commercial Manager, Facilities & Asset Manager
  • Community Engagement: Community Liaison Officer, Community Development Officer

The Impact

Through our strategic recruitment efforts, Macdonald & Company has played a vital role in enabling Populo Living to deliver on its mission. By placing the right people, we’ve helped them maintain excellence in design, construction, and tenant experience, ensuring more people in Newham have access to quality, affordable homes.

This successful partnership underscores our commitment to supporting organisations that make a tangible and positive difference in communities.

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Placements

Development Manager – Regeneration

Permanent

London

Assistant Development Manager

Permanent

London

Development Manager

Permanent

London

Senior Construction Manager

Permanent

London

Senior Development Manager

Permanent

London

Design Manager

Permanent

Stratford

Senior Development Manager

Permanent

London

Senior Design Manager. RIBA stages 1-3

Permanent

London

Community Liaison Officer

Permanent

London

Procurement Officer

Permanent

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