Real Estate Finance & Investment

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

Associate Director, Building Consultancy

Introducing the Real Estate Finance and Investment team

GKR’s Finance and Investment Division is comprised of a specialist team placing individuals across development, investment, funds and advisory across the UK and Europe. With over 12 years’ experience within real estate finance recruitment and other property related sectors Grant Kaveney & Sam Pemberton-Hill have a wealth of knowledge to enable us in supporting our client’s talent requirements and candidates job search.



See our Real Estate Finance and Investment Jobs


Finance & Accountancy

A staple of the division, the Finance and Accountancy team work to place talent across multiple areas of the sector, from CFO’s, Financial Controllers, Fund Accountants, Group Finance, FP&A and assistant accountants. We specialise in building strong teams of talent with our clients.

Investment

With a strong track record GKR is fast growing to become market leading across investment, acquisitions, fund raising, underwriting where our clients span Private Equity, Debt, Property Companies, REIT’s and Advisory from Analyst to Director/Partner level.

See more jobs

Meet the real estate finance and investment 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!

Sam  Pemberton-Hill
Associate Director - Property Finance
Joined May 2019

Sam Pemberton-Hill

Contemporary build with high ceilings throughout.

Sam joined GKR in May 2019 with 10 years of experience between recruitment, property, and finance. Taking charge of our investment finance and property accounting department, Sam has positioned himself excellently with some of the UK's very best. As GKR’s very own Ironman, there’s rarely time for takeaways or cocktails!

Charlie Costello
Recruitment Consultant
Joined August 2022

Charlie Costello

Traditional terraced building with landscaped gardens. 

Charlie has recently joined our Real Estate Finance & Investment team to support our clients' hiring strategy across Finance, Accountancy & Investment. Charlie brings some valuable experience with him working within a residential estate agency and property recruitment. Outside of the office, Charlie might be found supporting the football if he's not traveling, or re-watching the Lord of the Rings!

 


Request a Callback


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.