Surveyor - Commercial Valuation & Advisory

• Comply with Knight Frank best practices and procedures.
• Respond quickly to client enquiries.
• Attend events to promote the department and firm amongst clients and professional organisations.
• Adhere to all deadlines set for the completion of work.
• 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.
• Maintain confidentiality in respect of all work undertaken by the Department and to be aware of what is likely to be sensitive information.
• Prepare reports with support from junior staff members.
• Maintain neat tidy orderly file records of valuations, including computer files at all times.
• 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 cross selling of business.
• Increase the range and quantity of instructions via business generation to ensure development of the department as a whole
• Refer business leads or other potential fee earning opportunities into other parts of the Middle East and Global business.
• Communicate fully with all stakeholders concerned to ensure that business is managed in an efficient and professional manner.
• Undertake such valuations in an accurate and professional manner.
• Acquire and build a sound knowledge of property markets and legal case law.

Based in our Dubai Office, we’re looking to recruit a qualified MRICS valuer with a flexible attitude and variable skill set. As Surveyor, you will work primarily on commercial valuation instructions but also to be capable of undertaking residential valuations and research related advisory work.

• Strong team player with the ability to build relationships.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to ensure successful and timely delivery of projects.
• Certifications and Licenses: MRICS desired. RICS Registered Valuer.
• Understanding of regional business culture and regulations.
• The ability to understand and make use of computers and information technology (Knight Frank internal systems).
• Software: Microsoft Office programs to a proficient level. Proficiency using Argus Enterprise or Estate Master.
• Clear and logical thinker with well-developed report writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, or a RICS accredited degree.
• Fully understand office records and vetting procedures and be able to make good use of all the available information contained therein.
• Understand and be proficient in the use of all the office technology employed in undertaking valuations.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ relevant valuation experience, ideally within the UK or GCC property sector.
• Language skills: Fluency in English, written and verbal. Fluency in Arabic or other languages is advantageous.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong verbal communication and numerical skills.

• Travel: Flexible attitude towards travelling.