Facilities management (FM) is evolving—and so are the demands placed on commercial and finance teams. Whether it’s winning new business, managing cost certainty, or improving financial visibility, having the right people in place has never been more important.
However, FM businesses are now facing a serious challenge: a growing skills shortage across key functions like bidding, estimating, quantity surveying and finance business partnering. Permanent recruitment pipelines are tightening, and rising salaries are increasing competition across the board.
At Boden Group, we specialise in commercial and finance recruitment for FM, helping clients secure experienced interim and contract professionals in roles such as:
Bid Consultants
Estimators
Commercial Consultants
Quantity Surveyors (QS)
Finance Business Partners
Finance Consultants
These professionals play a critical role in winning work, protecting margin, and driving financial performance. Yet many FM organisations are struggling to attract and retain them in today’s market.
Why commercial and Finance Talent is Harder to Find
Several factors are driving this talent crunch:
Fewer graduate entries into both commercial and finance functions
Salary inflation, especially at mid-senior levels
Slower permanent role creation, leading to more cautious hiring
Higher candidate expectations around remote work and work-life balance
In fact, a 2024 report by JLL Technologies found that 42.6% of FM teams are currently understaffed, reflecting widespread recruitment pressure across the sector. Roles such as Bid Consultants, Quantity Surveyors, and Finance Business Partners are becoming increasingly difficult to fill, especially when candidates with digital and commercial acumen are in such high demand.
is interim talent the answer?
Yes. Contract and interim professionals are increasingly becoming a strategic solution to talent gaps. They offer flexibility, experience and immediate impact… without the long-term commitment of permanent hires.
At Boden Group, we support clients by placing interim commercial and finance professionals across the FM sector. These individuals are results-driven, highly skilled and accustomed to working in complex, fast-paced environments.
Benefits of Interim commercial and Finance Talent in FM
1. Speed and Flexibility
Need support fast? Interim Bid Consultants, Estimators or Finance Partners can step in quickly, keeping projects on track without delays or lengthy onboarding.
2. Expertise Without the Overhead
Gain access to proven FM specialists without the cost of a permanent hire. From Quantity Surveyors to Finance Consultants, they deliver results from day one.
3. Smarter Resource Planning
Hiring interim talent allows FM businesses to stay responsive to project demands and budget cycles. You can scale up or down based on real-time needs – ideal in a sector where priorities shift frequently.
4. Minimising Risk During Change
Whether you are navigating change, audits or contract mobilisations, interim commercial and finance professionals provide stability, consistency and expertise during periods of transition.
Planning for the Future: A Hybrid Workforce
The FM sector is moving toward a blended workforce, combining permanent staff with flexible, project-based professionals. This model not only supports business continuity, but also helps FM organisations stay competitive in a market where talent is in short supply.
Clients who integrate flexible talent into their workforce planning now will be better positioned to manage the skills shortage and adapt to industry changes with confidence.
At Boden Group, we pride ourselves on offering a corporate, professional, and results-driven recruitment service. Our team understands the unique pressures of facilities management recruitment, and we are trusted by clients across the UK to deliver quality procurement and finance professionals fast.
Need Help with interim commercial and Finance recruitment for FM?
Whether you need an interim Quantity Surveyor, a contract Finance Business Partner, or urgent Bid Consultant support, Boden Group is here to help.
Register your contract or interim vacancy with Boden Group today, and take the next step in future-proofing your FM business.