Real Estate and Construction

Executive Search & Recruitment Solutions for the Real Estate Industry

In today’s dynamic real estate landscape, success is driven by people — visionary leaders, results-oriented managers, and professionals capable of transforming challenges into opportunities. The Real Estate industry continues to evolve rapidly, influenced by market fluctuations, sustainability trends, digital transformation, and the increasing complexity of investment and asset management.

In such an environment, finding the right talent is not just a necessity — it is a decisive competitive advantage. At Donau Consult Group CEE, we specialize in Executive Search and Recruitment for the Real Estate sector, helping our partners attract, select, and retain the best professionals to lead and grow their businesses across Europe.

Our Expertise

With over two decades of experience in Executive Search across Central and Eastern Europe, Donau Consult Group CEE has developed a deep understanding of the real estate ecosystem. Our clients include developers, investors, property management companies, asset managers, construction and engineering firms, facility management providers, and retail park operators.

We support organizations across the entire real estate value chain, from development and investment to property management and commercial operations. Our expertise covers positions such as:

  • C-Level and Top Management: CEO, Country Manager, Managing Director, COO, CFO, CHRO, CMO

  • Development & Investment: Development Director, Investment Manager, Head of Acquisitions, Project Director

  • Property & Asset Management: Head of Property, Asset Manager, Leasing Manager, Facility Manager

  • Sales & Marketing: Head of Leasing, Marketing Director, Sales Director, Retail Expansion Manager

  • Technical & Operations: Construction Manager, Technical Director, HSE Manager, Project Engineer

  • Support & Functional Roles: Finance Manager, HR Business Partner, Legal Counsel, Procurement Manager

Each search project is tailor-made, confidential, and based on our strategic understanding of both the client’s organizational culture and the candidate’s potential to perform and adapt within that environment.

Why Choose Donau Consult Group CEE

1. Industry Knowledge and Network
We have built one of the most comprehensive networks of professionals in the Real Estate industry in Central and Eastern Europe. Our consultants continuously interact with decision-makers, experts, and opinion leaders in the field, ensuring that our market intelligence is always up-to-date.

2. Proven Executive Search Methodology
Every search begins with a detailed analysis of your business goals, organizational structure, and cultural values. We then identify and approach candidates who not only meet the technical criteria but also align with your strategic vision.

Our structured methodology includes:

  • Market mapping and competitor analysis

  • Discreet approach and direct search

  • Assessment and competency-based interviews

  • Reference verification and cultural fit evaluation

  • Post-placement follow-up and onboarding support

3. Regional Reach, Local Insight
From our offices in Vienna and Bucharest, we manage projects across the entire CEE region — Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovenia, Croatia, and Austria. This regional reach, combined with our local market expertise, allows us to deliver consistent results and ensure the same high quality of service across all markets.

4. Long-Term Partnerships
Our goal is to become a trusted partner, not just a service provider. We believe in long-term collaborations based on transparency, mutual respect, and results. Many of our clients have been working with us for over a decade, entrusting us with key leadership searches and expansion projects.

Real Estate Talent That Drives Business Growth

Whether your company is expanding regionally, entering a new market, restructuring operations, or launching new developments, we help you identify and attract the professionals who can make an immediate and measurable impact.

In recent years, we have successfully completed numerous search mandates in Real Estate, including residential, commercial, industrial, retail, and logistics segments. Our placements include both strategic leadership positions and highly specialized technical experts.

By combining deep sector knowledge, a consultative approach, and a results-oriented mindset, we ensure that our clients not only fill a position — but gain a long-term competitive advantage.

A Partnership Built on Trust and Expertise

At Donau Consult Group CEE, we understand that every project is unique. That is why we dedicate senior consultants with relevant experience in the real estate sector to each assignment. They act as true business partners — advising, guiding, and ensuring alignment between your strategic objectives and the talent market.

Our clients appreciate our ability to act quickly, maintain full confidentiality, and deliver candidates who are both qualified and motivated to contribute to organizational success from day one.

We are more than recruiters — we are strategic partners in shaping the leadership that defines the future of your company.

Let’s Build the Future of Real Estate Together

Whether you are looking to strengthen your management team, attract visionary leaders, or identify specialized experts for your development or investment projects, we are here to support you.

Together, we can transform potential into performance and build long-term value — for your company, your people, and your investors.

Donau Consult Group CEE
Executive Search & Recruitment Excellence in Real Estate across Central and Eastern Europe