About Jamie Essex

Introduction:

My name is Jamie Essex originally from the North West UK. I recruit Mid to Senior level professionals within the Real Estate Development & Construction sector across the GCC.

Professional Expertise:

Experience collaborating with real estate developers, contractors and consultancies across professional services and operational focussed roles. Ranging from boutique style family run or private organisations to publicly listed global organisations.

Career Summary:

I started my career in the UK’s FMCG and Manufacturing market, shortly after moving into recruitment to use my expertise within these industries. I soon saw the rapid economic growth within Real Estate Development and Construction which naturally led me to Dubai.

Why recruitment?

A sales environment provides a strong sense of competition, alongside giving you the opportunity to manage your own business, client and candidate base. You are helping the needs of individuals for some of the biggest decisions in their lives.

Industry Insights:

Being among the fastest growing industries globally, the Real Estate and Construction market in the GCC is booming, from SME’s to publicly listed entities there is one common vision everyone is working towards. Requirements for the highest levels of talent domestically and internationally is at an all-time high to meet the growing demand of projects across the region.

What is your approach to recruitment / executive search?

I like to take a simple approach to recruitment, to build effective, long-term and transparent relationships and to act as an extension of the clients/candidates I am representing, ensuring their best interests are always put first.

Success Stories:

A recent campaign with one of the UAE’s leading developers and asset managers requiring a candidate from an international market due to the specific technical requirements of a large-scale project.