Business Details
38 Years
experience
Expert Executive Recruitment in Property
Established in 1988, Kerr Ingram has built a reputation as a leading executive search consultancy specialising exclusively in the UK property sector. Our Managing Director, Patricia Kerr, brings over three decades of industry expertise, combining deep sector knowledge with a commitment to ethical practices and client-focused service. We pride ourselves on our ability to identify high-achieving professionals who add significant value to their organisations, supported by a unique 12-month Quality Placement Guarantee. Our outplacement services for chartered surveyors reflect our dedication to both employer and employee welfare during career transitions.With a client list envied by competitors, we maintain discretion and confidentiality throughout the recruitment process, leveraging extensive industry contacts to connect top talent with opportunity. Our fees are competitively capped to ensure impartiality in salary negotiations, and our work extends beyond business through charitable initiatives like the Property Industry Annual Dinner for UNICEF, which has raised over 500,000 to date.
Services
Executive Search
Outplacement Services
Candidate Assessment
Confidentiality Assurance
Salary Negotiation Support
Market Insights
Client Consultation
Quality Guarantee
Industry Networking
CV Evaluation
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of specialised experience in property sector recruitment
- Exclusive focus on the property sector ensures deep industry knowledge
- Personalised service with direct involvement from our Managing Director
- Commitment to ethical practices and community support through charity initiatives
- Unique 12-month Quality Placement Guarantee for client satisfaction
Services
Executive Search
Specialist executive search service focused exclusively on the UK property sector. We identify high-achieving professionals with the specific skills and industry standing required by our clients. Our process combines detailed brief preparation, discreet candidate approaches, and in-depth market knowledge to deliver exceptional matches for senior roles.
Outplacement Services
Tailored outplacement support for chartered surveyors facing redundancy. Our service includes professional assessment, CV evaluation, and direct introductions to industry decision-makers. We provide three months of ongoing support while maintaining confidentiality and avoiding introduction fees for employers.
Candidate Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of candidates' professional skills, industry knowledge, and market standing. Our assessments combine personal interviews, market references, and sector-specific insights to ensure accurate representation of each candidate's capabilities and potential contributions.
Confidentiality Assurance
Guaranteed discretion throughout the recruitment process. We protect client relationships by obtaining authorisation for all approaches and maintaining strict confidentiality for both employers and candidates during sensitive executive search assignments.
Quality Guarantee
Unique 12-month Quality Placement Guarantee ensuring client satisfaction with selected candidates. This no-questions-asked guarantee reflects our confidence in the thoroughness of our selection process and the quality of professionals we recommend for senior property sector roles.
People
Patricia M Kerr
Managing Director
Founder of Kerr Ingram with over 35 years' experience in property sector recruitment. Pioneered the Property Industry Annual Dinner for UNICEF, raising 500,000+ for children's causes. Combines business leadership with personal achievements in adventure sports and education sponsorship.
Questions
What makes Kerr Ingram different from other recruitment agencies?
We specialise exclusively in the property sector, giving us deeper industry knowledge and better access to high-achieving professionals than generalist agencies.
Do you offer services beyond executive search?
Yes, we provide outplacement services specifically for chartered surveyors and offer a unique 12-month Quality Placement Guarantee for all our recruits.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Through in-depth interviews, market reference checks, and our specialist knowledge of property sector requirements, ensuring we match both skills and industry standing.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout the UK property sector, with extensive contacts across all specialisms within the industry.
How are fees structured?
Our fees are competitively priced and capped to ensure impartiality during salary negotiations between clients and candidates.
What charitable initiatives do you support?
We founded the Property Industry Annual Dinner for UNICEF, which has raised over £500,000 for children's projects globally.
