Land & New Homes recruitment agency listing

The residential property sector may have endured some tough times in recent years, but, thanks to government backing, it is on its way back and looking to recruit new staff.

Recruitment agencies are seeking to find employment for candidates in a vast array of different roles. Positions within residential property include surveyors, credit controllers, administration and management. Roles in maintenance and construction will also be needed within this sector.

Staff must be diligent, reliable and hard-working to succeed and while formal qualifications may be required in some more senior positions, many will simply require previous experience of the industry.

Salaries and key skills

This is a vast sector, with a spectrum of different positions but salaries start at around £16,000 and rise beyond £50,000 depending on experience and the role in question. The great advantage of this sector is that recruitment agencies will have roles for staff all over the United Kingdom.

Large property management companies and estate agents are seeking to employ staff, while individual construction companies, legal firms and accountancy groups will also advertise.

Staff must be comfortable working with others, reliable and dedicated to their work. With the residential property sector on its way back to full health, companies are looking for the very best candidates.