HR Director Neil Young is joined by Naomi Corcoran, Chris Doyle and Olivia Gardiner for a wide-ranging discussion on Bruton Knowles’ reimagined talent acquisition strategy, and how the landscape in surveying is shifting and identifying the right profiles in recruitment.

With continued skills shortages across the surveying profession, increasing competition for MRICS-qualified professionals, and shifting candidate expectations around flexibility, culture and career development, recruitment has become one of the most pressing strategic challenges for the sector.

In this episode, the team explores how Bruton Knowles has responded by moving to a direct sourcing, partnership-led recruitment model, focused on authenticity, long-term fit, andcloser collaboration with hiring managers. Drawing on experience across high-volume agency recruitment, targeted headhunting, and in-house HR operations, we discuss what today’s candidates really want, why traditional recruitment methods are losing impact, and how employers can stand out in a crowded market.

The conversation also looks ahead: what the future of surveying recruitment looks like, how consultancies can build sustainable talent pipelines, and why investing in people is critical to delivering for clients in an increasingly demanding market.

To mark International Women’s Day 2026 and its theme “Give to Gain”, this special episode of the Landmark Podcast from Bruton Knowles explores how mentorship, support and visibility can drive meaningful change for women working in the property and surveying sector.

Host Theresa Tschainer, Partner at Bruton Knowles, is joined by colleagues Donna Alderson, Associate Registered Valuer, and Erika Walker, Senior Valuation Surveyor, to reflect on their own experiences within the profession.

Together they discuss the importance of mentoring, confidence and creating supportive professional networks – particularly in a sector that remains male-dominated in many areas. The conversation explores how giving time, guidance and opportunities to others not only supports the next generation of professionals but also strengthens teams, businesses and client relationships.

The episode also highlights how flexibility, workplace culture and visibility of female role models are helping reshape the profession and encourage more women to pursue careers in surveying.

Ultimately, the discussion shows that “giving” – whether through mentorship, advocacy or support – creates collective gains for individuals, organisations and the wider industry.

James Bailey is joined by Guy Emmerson, Dorian Wragg and Nigel Billingsley to build off our instant reaction Autumn Budget podcast episode and for a closer inspection of Rachel Reeves’ plans and policies.

In Part 1, the team gave their instant reactions and opinions on the Chancellor’s second Autumn Budget.

With lofty housing and energy targets to meet, amongst other things, James, Dorian, Guy and Nigel will discuss some of Reeves’ announcements in detail and what it could potentially mean for the goals the government has set, and the challenges it could throw up.