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Bricks & People: How real estate recruitment keeps evolving W/ Tamar Avakian

June 17
1 hr

Episode Description

In this episode of Talent Matters, Tamar Avakian, Co-Founder – Property & Surveying at Invictus Group, shares how 20 years in real estate recruitment has shaped her approach to building lasting relationships, specialist knowledge, and long-term impact in the built environment.


From engineering placements at Wimbledon to helping clients navigate a post-pandemic world, Tamar explains how her team supports hiring in a sector where flexibility, infrastructure, and people all collide. She also reflects on the changing nature of candidate expectations, the role of AI, and what recruiters can do to stay relevant in today’s market.


We talk about:

  • How workplace flexibility is shaping real estate hiring
  • Why niche knowledge gives specialist recruiters an edge
  • What recruiters can learn from high-pressure event staffing
  • The risks and rewards of launching a business during a recession
  • Why long-term relationships still beat short-term wins


If you recruit in real estate, facilities, or the built environment – or want to hear what great recruitment looks like when it's powered by deep expertise – this one’s for you.


// ABOUT TAMAR AVAKIAN

Tamar Avakian is Co-Founder of the Property & Surveying division at Invictus Group, a specialist recruitment agency serving the built environment. With two decades of experience in real estate recruitment, Tamar leads a team that works across surveying, facilities, and engineering, supporting clients ranging from consultancies to developers and major institutions.


// ABOUT WAVE

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