Founded in Canada in 1978, Avison Young has evolved into a global organization with 120 locations across 20 countries. Despite their rapid growth, what truly defines them is the shared vision that unites their 5,000 team members—a commitment to being a unique type of real estate firm. They believe that the environments where we live, work, and play have the power to enhance happiness and well-being, and they are driven by a collective purpose to positively impact people’s lives.
As a global commercial real estate advisory firm, their mission is simple: to make real estate a cornerstone in creating dynamic buildings, cities, and communities that generate lasting social value and economic benefits.
Headquartered in Toronto, but operating globally they provide a broad range of property services. They are one of Europe’s leading real estate managers, overseeing approximately €40 billion in assets. In the UK, Avison Young ranks among the largest multidisciplinary property consultancies, with a Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) Engineering team delivering comprehensive MEP design, consultancy, surveying, and project management services—always with sustainability at the heart of their work.
Their clients span corporations, financial institutions, property companies, and government agencies, serving a diverse range of sectors including commercial, retail, healthcare, residential, and leisure. As they continue to expand, they are committed to further strengthening their M&E team, a critical part of their ongoing objective, to deliver both Commercial and Technical solutions for their clients.
Client
“Talent Motion have been extremely helpful in understanding the requirements of M&E building services engineers in the commercial property world and how they can utilise the experience they have gained from a background in traditional consultancy to transition into the needs of commercial real estate. They are adept and sourcing the right individuals from both a professional and personable perspective and seeking the right employment opportunities aligned to the specific needs and interests of both employer and employee to create a happy and healthy working relationships.”
– Andrew Frangiamore – Director, Building & Project Consultancy (MEP)
Candidates
“Stuart is diligent and ensures every detail you’re looking for is covered. He makes any transition easy. Follows up to ensure you are happy and it was everything you were told it would be.”
– Sam Payne
“Stuart has been really helpful in helping me with my latest career move. He was there at every point of the process, ensuring that every aspect of the transition was smooth. He went the extra mile to ensure that he was available for calls and to answer any pressing questions I had. I would highly recommend Stuart to anyone looking to make a career move.”
– Femi Adeleye
“Stuart and Dominic have recruited over 70% of our Engineering Services business unit. In a challenging and competitive market the level of professionalism, honesty and the A grade talent presented has always impressed us. The individuals we have recruited have added a significant commercial advantage to our business unit. I have real confidence in their ability to represent CBRE”
“Stuart recruited me for my new Associate position at Cushman and Wakefield. Throughout the whole process Stuart took care to ensure I was as informed as possible about the role, the company, and the merits of moving from design into property consultancy.
I was able to speak frankly to Stuart about my needs for the new role and he helped with the little push I needed, to get out of my comfort zone, and start the next chapter of my career.”
