Associate, Management Surveyor

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.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 6 MONTH FTC

Based in our Global HQ at Baker Street, the Property Asset Management department is looking to recruit a Senior Surveyor to work within the portfolio team, providing property management services to a number of our prestigious Landlord Clients.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide high quality day to day property management advice primarily to a single large investment client
2. Be responsible for all management functions, including rent collection and service charge management across a mixed-use portfolio of assets (primarily industrial and offices)
3. Build strong tenant relationships, understand their business models and liaise closely to ensure prompt payment of all rental monies
4. 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
5. Regularly check to ensure all vacant space presents in the best possible condition to assist with lettings
6. Regularly communicate with clients providing updates and agreeing instructions
7. Attend client meetings, manage deadlines and provide necessary high quality periodic reporting
8. Keep all client and internal databases and record systems populated with relevant and accurate information to meet SLAs and KPIs
9. Have a good understanding of landlord and tenant matters, undertaking professional work and pursuing property management opportunities
10. Have a good understanding of the RICS Professional Statement: Service Charges in Commercial Property to provide advice to Clients, leasing teams and colleagues as required
11. Build and maintain goodwill, confidentiality and trust with prospective and existing clients at all times to foster the professional image of the Partnership
12. Perform other tasks delegated by the Partner in charge as required

Key Experience Required:

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

Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.

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.