Commercial Real Estate

"Shaping future candidates accordingly. I will be using again.”

Associate Director, Building Consultancy

of roles filled within 5 weeks of instruction.

retention rate over a 24 month period.

of our clients work exclusively with us.

Introducing the Commercial team

The Commercial desk at GKR was born in 2015 as an extension to our residential division. It didn't take long before the commercial team made a lasting impression with many of our clients throughout the UK including London, the Home Counties, Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham. We are now proud to be working with at least 75% of our clients on an exclusive basis providing permanent and contract services to leading property and construction consultancies in the Private Sector including developers, banks, funds as well as the public sector.


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Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, General Practice, Development, Project Management, Office Leasing, Acquisitions and Disposals working with Consultancies, Client-side, Contractors and Public Sector organisations on temporary and permanent projects.

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Meet the commercial team

Grant Kaveney
Founding Director
Joined July 2010

Grant Kaveney

Boasting an enviable position and state-of-the-art outdoor braai.  

In 2010, it was the right time for Grant embark on his own adventure after helping scale a recruitment business from South Africa. Biltong is almost always the answer; he makes his very own for the team and it's not to be missed! An avid fisherman, Liverpool supporter, proud South-African and strangely capable beatboxer - watch out Ed Sheeran!

Michael Beeken
Director (Architecture & Design)
Joined September 2021

Michael Beeken

A charming and charismatic quintessentially English cottage.

Mike has worked in recruitment for the best part of his professional career. After graduating from University of Leeds, he progressed to the Head of Commercial Development at SRP, where he was responsible for the executive search division. He has partnered with GKR to build on the success we've experienced in recent years. 

We specialise in five key sectors

  • Commercial

    The commercial team provide permanent and contract services to leading property and construction consultancies in the Private & Public Sectors as well as developers, banks and funds.

  • Estate Agency

    With experienced consultants and ex-property professionals in one team, they are market experts working with High Street Agents, Corporate giants, Developers and Investment Agencies.

  • Property Management & Office Support

    With first-hand experience in both roles, we represent Managing Agents, Facilities Services, High Street Agents, Student Accommodation providers, Investment Funds, Interiors & Design practices supplying property management and office support functions.

  • Build & Design

    The team have worked hard to develop long standing relationships with practices ranging in size, niche and specialism throughout the design and build industry delivering both permanent and professional interim/contract solutions.

  • Finance & Investment

    Our finance division is comprised of a specialist team placing individuals across development, investment, funds and advisory across the UK and Europe. Our clients span Finance & Accountancy, Private Equity, Debt, Property Companies, REIT’s and Advisory from Analyst to Director/Partner level.