Associate, Management Surveyor

We are happy to say that based on our long-term company growth we are looking for a new colleague - Commercial Real Estate Valuer. We seek a high-spirited personality interested in commercial property who will join our new valuation team. Please come talk to us if you have a positive attitude and would like to help us keep our clients happy and satisfied.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Employment Type: Full-Time

Working Requirements: Dynamic Working

Hours: 9:30am to 5:30pm

Salary: Competitive

Division: Commercial

Location: 55 Baker Street

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 6 MONTH FTC

Knight Frank is looking to hire a Senior Surveyor/Associate to join our Property Asset Management department.

We are the world's leading independent international property consultancy, headquartered in the UK, offering agency and professional advice across Commercial, Residential and Rural sectors. Established in 1896, Knight Frank now comprises a global network of over 20,000 people in 600+ Offices across 50 Territories.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality day to day property management advice primarily to a single large investment client.
• Be responsible for all management functions, including rent collection and service charge management across a mixed-use portfolio of assets (primarily industrial and offices).
• Build strong tenant relationships, understand their business models and liaise closely to ensure prompt payment of all rental monies.
• Liaise with the property administrators, client accounting team and facilities managers (all internal functions) to ensure all assets are operating optimally and managed in an efficient and professional manner.
• Regularly check to ensure all vacant space presents in the best possible condition to assist with lettings.
• Regularly speak to clients providing updates and agreeing instructions.
• Attend client meetings, manage deadlines and provide necessary high quality periodic reporting.
• Keep all client and internal databases and record systems populated with relevant and accurate information to meet SLAs and KPIs.
• Have a good understanding of landlord and tenant matters, undertaking professional work and pursuing property management opportunities.
• Have a good understanding of the RICS Professional Statement: Service Charges in Commercial Property so that advice can be provided to Clients, leasing teams and colleagues as required.
• Build and maintain goodwill, confidentiality and trust with prospective and existing clients at all times in order to foster the professional image of the Partnership.
• Perform other tasks delegated by the Partner in charge as required.

Key Experience Required:

• Degree educated.
• MRICS.
• Experience of working across a variety of asset classes ideally with a focus on industrial and office uses.
• Strong working knowledge of drafting and managing service charge budgets to RICS requirements.
• 5 plus years post qualified experience with a strong property management background.
• Landlord and Tenant experience would be beneficial.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals and provide equal opportunities for everyone. We also offer reasonable adjustments to ensure all candidates have a fair chance during the recruitment process.