Partnering with Macdonald & Company

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Why work with Macdonald & Company?

We have specialised in recruitment and executive search for the real estate sector since 1994. The connections we have made and the networks we have built in that time give us unrivalled insight into the current landscape and where it is heading.

Across those 30 years we have earned our clients’ trust through our understanding of the talent landscape and our impartial consultancy.

Through our offices in the U.K., U.S., Europe, Asia, South Africa and the Middle East, we combine global connections with detailed local knowledge. That perspective lets us go further than the brief, spotting the right talent even when it sits outside the obvious search.

15

average number of qualified candidates in our network we shortlist to each instruction.

96%

retention rate of placements.

$6.5m

worth of salaries secured each month (USD).

72

countries where we have recently placed candidates.

Specialists

Our teams are experts in recruiting across all specialisms in real estate and related assets

Real Estate Investment & Funds

The Investment & Funds team at Macdonald & Company acts for investors in real estate and related assets globally. Our consultants’ expertise spans all levels and positions in private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, investment managers, banks, property companies & REITs.

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Development

The Development team at Macdonald & Company specialise in acting for real estate developers from large, established and often multi-national firms to exciting, forward-thinking start-ups spanning mixed use, commercial, industrial and residential development.

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Real Estate Services

The Real Estate Services team at Macdonald & Company's specialise in the services businesses that provide consultancy to the property industry. In addition, the team also represents corporate real estate occupiers.

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Planning, Architecture & Design

The Planning, Architecture & Design team at Macdonald & Company specialises in the early stages of the real estate development process, recruiting the professionals and skills demanded by developers, occupiers and service providers.

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Building & Construction

The Building & Construction team at Macdonald & Company recruit professionals with technical disciplines for leading businesses across the property industry from investors to developers and service providers.

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Finance & Accountancy

The Finance and Accountancy team at Macdonald & Company specialise in finance roles exclusively for real estate businesses. These organisations typically require finance professionals with specialist industry knowledge in areas such as transactional contracts, service charges, business rates and taxes.

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Corporate Services

The Corporate Services team at Macdonald & Company specialise in roles spanning all head office and business support functions exclusively for real estate businesses. These roles include Legal Counsel and Compliance, Business Development, Marketing, Human Resources, Executive Assistance and Office Management.

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Featured clients

A handful of organisations we partner with

Proterra Properties

"Alan has taken the time to truly understand our platform and culture, which comes through in the candidates he presents. Each search has been well targeted, with individuals who not only meet the technical requirements but also align with how we operate as a business."

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Battersea Power Station

"Macdonald & Company has provided an invaluable service in our quest to search for and select the very best team to meet the challenge of Battersea Power Station. Their advice, patience, connections and results have to date been exemplary."

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Harvest

"Macdonald & Company have been a valuable recruiting partner for our team. In the niche industry of residential lot development financing, finding the right talent requires more than matching skills to a job description."

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Montano Real Estate

"We have worked with Macdonald & Company on several key placements since 2018. In that time, Ania and the team have aided us in finding a number of Asset, Investment and Fund Managers, all of whom have undoubtedly helped the business grow and excel. Montano Real Estate continues to work with Macdonald & Company for their deep understanding of the market and consultative expertise in hiring for the investment sector."

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Pocket Living

"Macdonald & Company have been our exclusive recruitment partner since 2015. We have come to rely on Macdonald & Company as knowledgeable, patient and to always have our best interests at heart. Our team are our greatest asset and Macdonald & Company have played a big part in growing this team.”

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Our expertise

30 years as a dedicated real estate recruitment consultancy; many of our consultants have specialised in their market for over a decade and have developed the most extensive professional networks worldwide. Last year, we filled vacancies worth over $93m in combined salaries, and have recently made placements in 72 countries.

Our expertise is built on our unique combination of deep industry understanding and lasting relationships. Whatever the challenge your business faces, Macdonald & Company has the knowledge and understanding to find the answer.

Executive Search
Strategic Partnerships & Projects

In an environment where senior talent is scarce and competition is high, executive hiring requires careful judgment and a considered approach.

Macdonald & Company advises organisations on senior and leadership appointments through experienced consultants with deep sector knowledge and trusted networks. We work closely with clients to engage leaders who are rarely active in the market, managing each process with discretion, credibility and intent.

Our flexible and outcome-focused executive search supports confident decision making at critical moments, helping organisations secure leadership that shapes performance, culture and future direction.

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Peter Moore

CEO

In a highly competitive market for talent, a strategic approach is increasingly necessary to secure the best.

Macdonald & Company’s partnerships provide clients with the international expertise of our specialist consultants and the control of an in-house resource.

Supported by technology, including real-time analytics and video interviewing, our partnerships improve results and reduce cost per hire.

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Marco Cassandro

Managing Director - International Clients

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Partnering with Macdonald & Company

Why work with Macdonald & Company?

15

96%

$6.5m

72

Specialists

Real Estate Investment & Funds

Development

Real Estate Services

Planning, Architecture & Design

Building & Construction

Finance & Accountancy

Corporate Services

Featured clients

Proterra Properties

Battersea Power Station

Harvest

Montano Real Estate

Pocket Living

Our expertise

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