Surveyor | Valuation & Advisory - Funds

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Who are we Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network. At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients’ unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors – both emerging and established – we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals. 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About The Role At Knight Frank, we advise clients across every stage of the property lifecycle, combining market-leading expertise with the strength of a global network. Our Commercial Valuations team provides valuation advice across a broad range of UK commercial property assets, acting for institutional investors, lenders, funds, property companies and private clients. We are looking for a MRICS-qualified Surveyor to join our London-based Commercial Valuations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded valuer looking to further develop their career within one of the UK's leading property consultancies. Working closely with senior colleagues and key clients, you will undertake valuations across a broad range of commercial property sectors throughout the UK, whilst playing an important role in the coordination and management of several major fund valuation instructions. The Opportunity As part of a highly respected team, you will be responsible for delivering valuation advice across a diverse range of commercial assets while acting as a key point of contact for a number of important client relationships. Alongside valuation work, you will support the management of balanced fund instructions, working with Partners, Associates and Graduates to ensure exceptional service delivery and the highest professional standards. This role offers excellent exposure to institutional clients, major lenders and nationally significant property portfolios, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience and build their profile within the industry. What You'll Be Doing In this role, you will: Undertake valuations of commercial property assets across the UK for secured lending, accounting and advisory purposes. Support the coordination and delivery of major fund valuation instructions. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, becoming a trusted point of contact. Prepare clear, accurate and timely valuation reports. Conduct detailed market research and analysis to support valuation advice. Monitor market activity, legal developments and wider economic factors impacting the property market. Support business development activities and identify opportunities to introduce clients to the wider Knight Frank service offering. Develop and maintain internal and external professional networks. Work closely with colleagues across Knight Frank to share market insight and identify cross-selling opportunities. Support Partners, Associates and Graduates within the wider Valuation & Advisory team. Ensure compliance with RICS standards, Knight Frank best practice and valuation governance processes. What We're Looking For We're looking for an ambitious property professional who combines strong technical valuation capability with a client-focused mindset. You will ideally bring: Qualifications MRICS qualified. Registered under the RICS Valuer Registration Scheme. Full UK driving licence. Experience Broad experience undertaking UK commercial property valuations. Strong understanding of secured lending valuations and valuation methodology. Experience working with institutional clients, lenders, property companies or funds. Familiarity with a variety of commercial property sectors. Skills & Attributes Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Strong report-writing and communication skills. Commercial awareness and an interest in the wider property market. Strong analytical and numerical ability. A proactive and collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients. Ability to manage multiple instructions and deliver to deadlines. Enthusiasm for developing client relationships and contributing to business growth. Systems & Technology Experience of, or confidence using, the following systems would be advantageous: Argus Enterprise Argus Developer KEL MRI Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint LinkedIn Knight Frank is the world's largest privately owned property consultancy, offering a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where people are encouraged to build long-term careers. You'll work alongside some of the industry's most respected valuation professionals, gain exposure to high-profile instructions and clients, and benefit from excellent career development opportunities within a market-leading business. If you're looking to develop your valuation career in a supportive, ambitious and client-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join Knight Frank as a Surveyor within our Commercial Valuations team. Competitive salary Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. 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