Real Estate Recruitment
The Right Talent Unlocks the Value in Every Asset. TSI Delivers It. TS International places specialist real estate professionals - investment, development, asset management, leasing, and leadership - across the GCC, UK, Europe, and global markets.
MARKET INSIGHT
Real estate across the GCC and international markets is undergoing a period of sustained and accelerating growth. Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia, the continued expansion of the UAE's residential and commercial property markets, and large-scale mixed-use development programmes across Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman are driving demand for experienced real estate professionals at every level — from investment analysts and development managers through to asset management leaders and C-suite executives.
TS International has over 30 years of experience placing real estate professionals across global markets. With more than 15 years of on-the-ground presence in the UAE — one of the world's most dynamic property markets — and offices in the UK, Germany, Poland, and India, we are uniquely positioned to source and place talent across the full real estate value chain. Our consultants understand the commercial, technical, and regulatory landscape of real estate in both mature Western markets and the high-growth GCC economies.
We recruit for sovereign wealth funds, real estate investment trusts (REITs), private equity real estate firms, family offices, institutional developers, asset managers, property consultancies, and real estate divisions of major corporates. Whether you need a single senior appointment or are building out an investment or asset management team, TSI has the candidate networks, sector depth, and regional knowledge to deliver.
WHAT WE DELIVER
Deep real estate candidate networks across DIFC, ADGM, London, and major GCC and European property markets
Specialist coverage across investment, development, asset management, leasing, valuation, transactions, and real estate fund management
Permanent, interim, and contract appointments across all seniority levels
Discreet executive search for Chief Development Officer, Head of Real Estate, Fund Manager, and C-suite appointments
Emiratisation and Saudisation programme recruitment — active national candidate networks for real estate roles
Recruitment for both the buy-side (investors, developers, funds) and the sell-side (agencies, consultancies, advisers)
In-house Payroll Services enabling rapid contractor and interim engagement across the GCC and internationally
Access to passive candidates — senior professionals not actively job-seeking but open to the right opportunity
SAMPLE PLACEMENTS
Real Estate Investment & Transactions
Real Estate Investment Analyst — Acquisition analysis, financial modelling, DCF appraisal, and investment committee reporting
Investment Manager (Real Estate) — Deal origination, asset underwriting, and portfolio-level investment strategy delivery
Transaction Manager — Acquisition and disposal transaction management, due diligence coordination, and closing management
Real Estate Associate (Private Equity) — Deal execution, portfolio monitoring, and fund reporting for PE real estate platforms
Capital Markets Manager — Debt and equity financing, refinancing, and capital structure management for real estate assets
M&A Analyst (Real Estate) — Corporate real estate M&A, portfolio transaction analysis, and strategic advisory support
Development Management
Development Manager — End-to-end development management from site acquisition and planning through to delivery and disposal
Senior Development Manager — Leadership of complex mixed-use or large-scale development schemes, JV management, and stakeholder coordination
Development Director — Strategic leadership of development pipelines, programme governance, and executive stakeholder management
Project Director (Real Estate) — Senior client-side delivery leadership for major residential, commercial, or mixed-use development programmes
Land Acquisition Manager — Site identification, feasibility assessment, option agreements, and land procurement
Planning Manager — Planning strategy, application management, pre-application engagement, and public consultation
Development Finance Manager — Funding strategies, drawdown management, and lender reporting for development programmes
Asset Management & Portfolio Management
Asset Manager (Real Estate) — Asset-level business plan delivery, income optimisation, capex management, and disposal strategy
Senior Asset Manager — Portfolio management across multiple assets or sectors, JV partner management, and fund reporting
Portfolio Manager (Real Estate) — Multi-asset portfolio strategy, performance monitoring, and investor reporting
Asset Management Director — Leadership of asset management functions, team oversight, and strategic asset positioning
Fund Manager (Real Estate) — Real estate fund strategy, capital deployment, portfolio construction, and LP/investor relations
Real Estate Fund Analyst — Fund-level financial analysis, performance attribution, and NAV reporting
Property & Facilities Management
Property Manager — Day-to-day commercial or residential portfolio management, tenant relations, and lease administration
Senior Property Manager — Management of complex multi-tenanted assets, service charge management, and compliance oversight
Head of Property Management — Property management function leadership, team management, and operational strategy
Facilities Manager — Hard and soft FM service delivery, planned maintenance, and SLA performance management
Building Manager — On-site operational management of commercial buildings, tenant liaison, and contractor coordination
FM Operations Manager — FM delivery leadership across single or multi-site managed portfolios
Leasing & Retail
Leasing Manager (Commercial) — Office, retail, or industrial leasing, tenant negotiation, and void management
Leasing Manager (Residential) — Residential portfolio leasing, tenant acquisition, and occupancy management
Head of Leasing — Leasing strategy leadership, team management, and letting performance across a portfolio or development
Retail Leasing Specialist — Specialty and anchor retail tenant acquisition, mix planning, and occupier negotiations
Tenant Relations Manager — Occupier engagement, lease renewal, and retention strategy across commercial portfolios
Valuation & Advisory
Valuation Surveyor (MRICS) — Red Book valuations, investment and development appraisals, and secured lending assessments
Senior Valuer — Complex asset valuations, portfolio valuation, and expert witness reporting
Real Estate Advisory Manager — Strategic advisory services, market analysis, and feasibility studies for real estate clients
Due Diligence Manager — Technical and commercial due diligence coordination for real estate acquisitions
Research Analyst (Real Estate) — Market research, sector analysis, and property market intelligence reporting
Real Estate Technology & Operations
PropTech Product Manager — Digital real estate product strategy, platform development, and stakeholder delivery
Real Estate Data Analyst — Property data analytics, performance modelling, and portfolio reporting systems
ESG Manager (Real Estate) — Sustainability strategy, GRESB reporting, green certification, and ESG compliance across portfolios
Real Estate Systems Manager — Property management and ERP system implementation, configuration, and optimisation
Real Estate Leadership & Executive
Chief Development Officer (CDO) — Senior leadership of development strategy, pipeline management, and programme governance
Head of Real Estate — Real estate function leadership across investment, development, or asset management
Chief Executive Officer (Real Estate) — Board-level leadership of real estate businesses, funds, or developer organisations
Chief Investment Officer (Real Estate) — Investment strategy, capital allocation, and portfolio oversight at fund or corporate level
Managing Director (Real Estate) — Senior operational and commercial leadership for real estate businesses or business units
Non-Executive Director (Real Estate) — Board governance, strategic oversight, and advisory appointments for real estate organisations
WHY TSI
30+ years of real estate recruitment expertise — consultants who understand investment structures, development cycles, asset management disciplines, and the commercial drivers of the sector
15+ years embedded in the UAE — active networks across the GCC's sovereign wealth, developer, and real estate investment community, including DIFC and ADGM-based funds and advisers
Buy-side and sell-side coverage — we recruit for investors, developers, funds, and asset managers as well as the agencies, consultancies, and advisers serving the market
RICS-qualified and chartered professional candidate networks — verified credentials and professional memberships confirmed as standard
Emiratisation and Saudisation expertise — active national talent networks for real estate investment, development, and asset management roles in the UAE and KSA
Discreet executive search for CDO, CIO, Fund Manager, Head of Real Estate, and CEO appointments across developers, funds, and investment platforms
In-house Payroll Services enabling rapid interim and contract engagement for project-based or transformation requirements
Access to passive candidates — senior real estate professionals engaged through direct headhunt, not job advertising
FAQs
Do you recruit across all real estate disciplines — investment, development, asset management, and leasing?
Yes. TSI's real estate practice covers the full spectrum — real estate investment and transactions, development management, asset and portfolio management, property and facilities management, leasing, valuation, advisory, and real estate leadership. We recruit for both operational real estate roles and the investment and fund management functions that sit above them.
Do you recruit for real estate investment and private equity real estate roles?
Yes. TSI recruits across real estate investment functions — investment analysts, transaction managers, capital markets managers, and fund managers — for sovereign wealth funds, private equity real estate platforms, REITs, institutional investors, and family office real estate divisions. We understand the financial modelling, underwriting, and investment committee process demands of these roles.
Which regions do you cover for real estate recruitment?
TSI has active campaigns across the GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain — major real estate investment and development markets), the UK (London, regional office, retail, and residential markets), Europe (Germany, Netherlands, Poland), and India. We also support cross-border executive appointments and international relocations for senior real estate professionals.
Can you recruit for Emiratisation and Saudisation mandates in real estate?
Yes. Nationalisation programmes are driving significant demand for UAE, Saudi, and Qatari national talent in real estate investment, development, asset management, and corporate functions. TSI has active national candidate networks and a proven track record placing GCC nationals in real estate and corporate roles across the region.
Do you recruit for real estate fund management and investor relations roles?
Yes. TSI recruits fund managers, portfolio managers, fund analysts, and investor relations professionals for real estate funds — including open and closed-ended vehicles, REITs, and private equity real estate structures. We understand the fund governance, NAV reporting, and LP relations demands these roles involve.
Can you recruit for ESG and sustainability roles within real estate?
Yes. ESG has become a core function within real estate investment and asset management. TSI recruits ESG Managers, Sustainability Directors, GRESB specialists, and green building certification professionals for real estate investors, developers, and asset managers navigating increasingly complex sustainability reporting requirements.
Do you recruit for PropTech and real estate technology roles?
Yes. The intersection of real estate and technology — PropTech, data analytics, digital asset management platforms, and smart building systems — is a growing area of our practice. TSI recruits PropTech product managers, real estate data analysts, and technology implementation specialists for both PropTech businesses and real estate organisations investing in digital capability.
Can you supply interim real estate professionals for project or transformation requirements?
Yes. Interim and contract appointments are a significant part of our real estate practice — covering project-specific development management requirements, interim asset management coverage, and real estate transformation programmes. TSI manages contractor payroll through our in-house Payroll Services team.
Do you recruit for property management and facilities management roles?
Yes. Property and facilities management are core disciplines within our practice. We recruit Property Managers, Senior Property Managers, Facilities Managers, and FM Operations Managers for commercial, residential, and mixed-use portfolios — assessing both technical property knowledge and occupier relationship management capability.
Can you make senior real estate leadership appointments?
Yes. Our real estate leadership practice covers Chief Development Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Head of Real Estate, Fund Manager, CEO, Managing Director, and Non-Executive Director appointments across developers, funds, and real estate investment platforms. We conduct discreet, targeted executive searches with full confidentiality.
