Your trusted partner in building high-performing teams across the built environment and real estate sectors

Meet Hanson Search

Hanson Search is a globally recognised executive search and recruitment consultancy specialising in infrastructure, property, planning, construction, and real estate recruitment. With a global team of consultants based in London, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Europe, and the USA, we bring international insight and local expertise to every real estate search. As urbanisation accelerates, regulatory requirements increase, and sustainability becomes essential, the demand for experienced leaders in the real estate, planning and property sectors has never been greater.

Our expertise in real estate recruitment, placing senior executives and specialised professionals, supports organisations in navigating industry complexities, driving sustainable growth, and aligning with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.

Why partner with Hanson Search for infrastructure, built environment, and real estate recruitment?

The built environment and real estate sectors face unique challenges. From rapid urban development and regulatory scrutiny to the urgent need for sustainability and efficiency. At Hanson Search, we leverage both our extensive global network and in-depth market knowledge to connect organisations with exceptional talent. Our consultants understand the nuances of the real estate, property, planning, infrastructure, and utilities sectors, enabling us to source candidates who bring both strategic vision and operational excellence.

Our expertise in property, planning, infrastructure, construction, and real estate recruitment

Our dedicated team specialises in recruiting for key roles, including:

  • Head of Real Estate: Experts in managing real estate portfolios, asset optimisation, and market strategy.
  • Head of Property: Leaders skilled in overseeing property management, development, and investment strategies.
  • Head of Planning: Specialists in urban and regional planning, ensuring effective land use and community development.
  • Head of Sustainability: Professionals focused on embedding sustainable practices to meet environmental goals.
  • Head of Communications: Specialists in managing stakeholder relations, public affairs, and industry communications.

Real Estate, infrastructure, and built environment roles we recruit for:

  • Director of Real Estate Development
  • Urban Planner / City Planner
  • Sustainability Manager
  • Environmental Compliance Officer
  • Construction Project Manager
  • Head of Regulatory Affairs
  • Public Affairs and Communications Director
  • Project Development Director

Contact us for your next hire in real estate, infrastructure, property, and planning

Looking to hire exceptional talent in real estate, infrastructure, property, planning, or the built environment? Contact our specialist team at Hanson Search today. With over 20 years of experience, a global team, and a commitment to excellence, we’re here to help you build the teams that will drive the future of the built environment.

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    Introducing
    Our Experts

    Our team possesses a unique blend of industry expertise, advanced recruitment acumen, and professional assessment skills on a global scale. With an in-depth understanding of the market, we are perfectly positioned to help you hire the best talent that you need

    • Global CEO, Regional Head of MENA

      Alice Weightman

      Alice Weightman: CEO, Global Executive Search Leader, and UAE Market Expert: Alice Weightman is the Founder and CEO of Hanson...
    • UK & Europe Managing Partner, Global Head of Public Affairs

      Janie Emmerson

      Janie Emmerson: Janie leads our UK and European teams and offices from our London base, guiding and supporting their work across...
    • Principal consultant, Sales & Marketing

      Nils Gerardin

      Nils Gerardin: Nils Gerardin is a seasoned executive search and recruitment consultant with nearly ten years of experience placing senior-level...
    • Managing Partner, Global Head of Corporate Affairs

      Katie Simpson

      Katie Simpson: Katie specialises in senior, global executive search across Corporate Affairs and Communications, with particular depth in the UK...
    • Managing Partner, Global Head of Healthcare & Communications

      Amy Hayer

      Amy Hayer: Amy is an executive search professional with over 15 years of experience building and scaling high-performing teams across...
    • Partner, European Head of Public Affairs and Communications

      Barbara Ozanon

      Barbara Ozanon: With over a decade of experience in recruitment, executive search, and headhunting, Barbara Ozanon leads Hanson Search’s European...
    • Managing Consultant, Public Affairs & Policy, UK & USA

      Peter Ferguson

      Peter Ferguson: As a Managing Consultant in the Public Affairs Practice, Peter advises and supports industry leaders across highly regulated...
    • Marketing Lead

      Sam White

      Sam White: Marketing Lead Sam White joined Hanson Search in 2016, initially working as an internal recruiter after gaining experience...
    • Associate Director of Operations & Inclusion

      Robyn Field

      Robyn Field: As Associate Director of Operations & Inclusion, Robyn is responsible for all business and administrative operations at Hanson...
    • Associate Director, MENA

      Lexi Smith-Muller

      Lexi Smith-Muller: Lexi is an executive search specialist with over 12 years of recruitment experience across the UK and Middle...
    • Principal Consultant, Communications, Marketing & Digital Marketing

      Helena Ranger

      Helena Ranger: Helena is Principal Consultant leading the Consumer division across PR, Marketing and Digital Marketing. She plays a pivotal...
    • Advisor

      Nicholas Watkins

      Nicholas Watkins: Nicholas has over 30 years of business leadership experience that combines successful careers in the media, leisure and...
    • Head of Corporate and Financial

      Allyson Kurian

      Allyson Kurian: Originally from the US, Allyson specialises in corporate affairs and financial communications recruitment, working across both the US...
    • Senior Consultant, Communications, Europe

      Camille Chevallier

      Camille Chevallier: Having started her career as a comms professional, Camille spent 20 years in senior roles within leading agencies...
    • Business Support

      Mirjana R.Dejanovska

      Mirjana Dejanovska: Mirjana is Talent Strategist & Customer Success Manager at our sister company, The Work Crowd. Mirjana joined Hanson...
    • Senior Researcher

      Arlena Butt

      Arlena Butt: Arlena is a valued senior researcher at Hanson Search, supporting the team across Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Health...
    • Business Support

      Ivana Stevanovska

      Ivana Stevanovska: Ivana is Community and Marketing Executive at our sister company, The Work Crowd. As well as being highly...
    • Head of Interim Communications

      Ben Mitchell

      Ben Mitchell: Head of Interim Communications Ben is Head of Interim Communications and works across both Hanson Search and our...
    • Researcher, MENA

      Nevena Ilievska

      Nevena Ilievska: With a degree in Psychology and nearly four years of experience in talent acquisition and research, Nevena has...
    • Head of Interim Marketing and Management Recruitment Services

      Madeleine Weightman

      Madeleine Weightman: Madeleine is Head of Interim Marketing and Management Recruitment and co-Founder of The Work Crowd, the sister company...
    • Search Director, MENA

      Amanda Dowie

      Amanda Dowie : MENA Search Director Amanda Dowie is an accomplished executive search specialist with over 20 years of global...
    • Researcher

      Fani Mateska

      Fani Mateska: With over four years’ experience in recruitment consultancy, Fani joined Hanson Search in July 2025, bringing expertise from...
    • Advisor

      Michelle Milbourn

      Michelle Milbourn: Advisor Michelle is a seasoned executive search specialist with two decades of experience supporting founders and investors across...
    • Director, Hanson Capital MENA

      Alice Maltby

      Alice Maltby : Director, Investor Markets, UAE Alice Maltby is a Director at Hanson Search MENA, working within the firm’s...
    • Researcher

      Ivana Cilevska

      Ivana Cilevska Ivana Cilevska is a Researcher at Hanson Search, supporting the European team across client mandates and contributing to...
    • Marketing Content Executive

      Reg Wheeler

      Reg Wheeler: Reg is a Marketing Content Executive at Hanson Search, supporting a range of marketing and content initiatives across...
    • UK Marketing Lead

      Daniela Mamica

      Daniela Mamica: Daniela is UK Marketing Lead, working across senior and leadership level roles. She brings a wealth of experience,...

    Industry Interviews

    • Marketing

      Leadership Lessons with Ellie Farrugia, Managing Director at Kinsman & Co

    • Communications

      Public Affairs

      Leadership Lessons with Emilie Oldknow, CEO at Hanbury Strategy

    • Public Affairs

      Leadership Lessons with Stef Kenyon, Director of External Affairs at the UK Chamber of Shipping

    • Communications

      Corporate

      Leadership Lessons with Tom Nutt, Practice Head at SEC Newgate UK

    • Communications

      Corporate

      Leadership Lessons with Simon Kutner, Senior Director of Corporate Affairs at Prudential Plc.

    • Communications

      Corporate

      Locations

      Leadership Lessons with Josh Voulters, Corporate Affairs Director at Forvis Mazars