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Christopher Clay

Managing Director

Hundreds of 'Excellent' reviews

PropTech Executive Search

Helping PropTech companies unlock their next stage of growth

Specialisms We Cover

AI Asset Management BIM Building Development Built Environment Commercial Real Estate Construction Construction Automation Contech Development Digital Construction Facilities Management Investment Marketing Multi-family Parametric Design Project Controls Tech Property Management Property Tech Residential Retail SaaS Single Family Transactions Venture Capital

The global property and construction technology market is valued at over USD 400 billion, with continued growth driven by digital transformation across the built environment, increasing demand for efficiency, sustainability, and data-driven decision-making across property development, construction, and asset management.

Property and construction technology is transforming how the built environment is designed, delivered, and managed. As real estate owners, developers, and contractors face rising cost pressures, labour constraints, and sustainability targets, digital solutions are becoming central to improving productivity, reducing risk, and enhancing asset performance. Innovation across data platforms, automation, smart buildings, and construction technologies is reshaping the sector.

Our commitment to the property and construction technology market sets us apart from traditional executive search firms. We support technology providers, investors, and operators in securing specialist technical, commercial, and leadership talent. By aligning high-calibre expertise with product, growth, and deployment objectives, we help our clients scale solutions, drive adoption across the built environment, and deliver long-term value.

Taking over more than just the Real Estate world

Businesses in this space develop platforms and tools that improve efficiency, insight, and user experience for owners, operators, and occupiers. Growth depends on teams that can bridge property knowledge with software, data, and digital delivery.

Successful hiring in PropTech benefits from understanding both real estate and technology ecosystems. Connecting organizations with people who can translate innovation into practical adoption supports scale, product impact, and long-term value.

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Did you know?

Hiring the wrong candidate costs more than just time—it can waste salary, training resources, and opportunities. The Department of Labour estimates a bad hire can cost up to 30% of the role’s first-year earnings.

We hire right

Organisations are often reluctant to use external recruiters due the percieved cost. Think about it like this - what financial benefit could a top candidate bring to your business unit? You could make a 100x return on your investment.

97% Placement Rate 1
1.78:1 CVs Sent to Interviews 2
Avg. 32 Day Engagement to Placement 3

1. Based on all roles engaged on by a client on an exclusive basis from Jan 4 2025 - Dec 31 2025.

2. All CVs Sent from Jan 4 2025 - Dec 31 2025.

3. From Jan 4 2025 - Dec 31 2025.

Stats

387 active opportunities

1,908 placements made across 25 sectors

262,736 companies in our CRM

"At Irving Knight, we don't just fill positions; we build lasting partnerships. Our commitment to understanding your unique needs ensures that we deliver leaders who drive success and embody your company's values. When it comes to identifying the high-performers of tomorrow, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Our bespoke approach ensures every search is personal, diverse, and tailored from the ground up — delivering an individual, unrivalled experience for both clients and candidates. "

- Joe Davey, Group CEO of Irving Knight Group

Daniel Gustafsson

Sales Enginerr - Sweden

Grace has been an exceptional professional throughout the entire recruitment process, from our very first conversatio...

Grace Smith

Electronic Components & Products

Jonathan Ocampo

Sales Manager

Lily Newton was absolutely phenomenal! Very dedicated, transparent, and thorough through the entire process. Highly r...

Lily Newton

Animal Health

Michael Wilson

Senior Account Manager

Working with Joseph was a seamless and positive experience from our first contact along with the various steps of the...

Joseph Davey

Group CEO

Matt Engelbrecht

VP Industrial Ops, US

Working with Lily was a phenomenal experience. She was fully transparent, professional, and provided timely communica...

Lily Newton

Animal Health

Ricardo Jesus

Commercial Manager - USA

Working with Garin was the best experience. He helped me a lot to find this position . Highly recommended

Garin Lloyd

Flow Control

Moacyr Pedro

Senior Manager - Brazil

First contact I received from Henry Sears was 6 month ago and since the very beginning he seems to be a very trustful...

Henry Sears

Logistics and Supply Chain

Jane Scates

Packaging Engineer, US

Henry was a true professional, perfect attention to detail at every step of the process. Would definitely recommend!

Henry Spooner

Packaging, Paper, Recycling

Rania Metwall

Head of Sales, France

Would highly recommend working with Luca Dowdell. He helped me find the perfect job. Very professional, friendly and ...

Luca Dowdell

Lubricants, Oil & Gas

Tim Staniels

Territory Sales Manager, US

Joseph was very easy to work with. He was motivated and attentive during his recruitment process, very responsive to ...

Joseph Davey

Group CEO

Kerry Maye

Regional Sales Manager

Working with Joseph was a wonderfully positive experience from our first contact, through acceptance of my job offer....

Joseph Davey

Group CEO

M Erdogan

Director Netherlands

Charlie Schofield is the real deal. I’ve worked with recruiters and search professionals throughout my career, and...

Charlie Schofield

Interior & Architectural Products

Michel Cas

Sales Manager, France

Incredibly human oriented executive search, candidates handled with great care and respect, precise and concise infor...

Joseph Davey

Group CEO

Sarah Mirjamali

Quality Manager - Germany

I had a great experience working with Josh at Irving Knight Group. From start to finish he was professional, responsi...

Josh Leaper

Food & Beverage - Ingredients

Corinne Grice

Strategic Account Manager, US

Luca was an absolute gem to work with ! He reached out to me on linkedin with several different opportunities & was a...

Luca Dowdell

Lubricants, Oil & Gas

Caiya-Noel Villarreal

Director - USA

Angus Stolworthy is a first-class individual and recruiter! 5 stars across the board. I highly recommend him and will...

Angus Stolworthy

Digital Infrastructure

Dipen Shah

Account Manager, Canada

I was assisted by Aiden Kerr on getting a new job in the chemical industry. He was fantastic in terms of timing, comm...

Aidan Kerr

Chemicals

Guillermo Leal

Global Director of Pricing, US

I've worked with a few recruiters in the past but Oliver surprised me not only for his professionalism, excellent com...

Oliver Kiddy

Flavors & Fragrances

Nika Kuchaidze

Senior Continuous Improvement Chemist, US

It was a pleasure working with Joseph on transitioning to a position with a new company. Communication was prompt,...

Joseph Davey

Group CEO

Julian Arroyo David

Engineer - USA

Sam went above and beyond throughout the entire process. He did not just help find the right fit, he was genuinely he...

Samuel Frisby

CASE, Paper, and Water Treatment

Nathan Radue

Channel Marketing Manager, US

Oliver is a thorough and effective recruiter, representing both sides with character and solid communication. He appr...

Oliver Kiddy

Flavors & Fragrances