Associate, Valuation Funds

London, England, United Kingdom

12/12/2024

Knight Frank is looking to hire an Associate to be responsible for the valuation of commercial properties throughout the UK within our Valuation Funds team.

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 487 Offices across 53 Territories.

Role

Based in our London Office, the Valuation Funds department is looking to recruit an Associate to be responsible for the valuation of commercial properties throughout the UK along with the co-ordination of a number of balanced funds acting as key contact for clients, supporting three Partners managing in excess of £8bn of portfolio valuations.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the monthly and quarterly valuations of real estate assets allocated to you, having regard to prevailing market conditions and evidence plus on-going asset management initiatives.
• Understand and be proficient in the use of software packages employed in undertaking valuations (Argus Enterprise, Argus Developer, KEL, MRi).
• On an ad hoc basis, undertake such loan security valuations as gained personally or allocated, by seniors, in an accurate and professional manner.
• Attend events to promote the department and firm amongst clients and professional organisations.
• Be capable in the preparation of reports.
• First point of contact for clients on a range of enquiries.
• Attending client valuation meetings and delivering on a specific market sector
• Acquire and build a sound knowledge of property markets and legal case law.
• Take a close interest in the property press and the national press with a view to building up a wide perspective of the property market and related activities.
• Abide by the principle of Continuing Professional Development as required by the RICS.
• Liaise with members of other departments and to get to know the individuals and their markets both for the purpose of obtaining information in support of valuations and also to look for opportunities for the cross selling of business.
• Supporting three partners and an associate within the V&A business along with a graduate and apprentice.
  
  

Key Experience Required

• MRICS.
• Broad UK property and secured lending valuations experience.
• Registered under the RICS Valuer Registration Scheme.
  
  

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.

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