Fresh Jobs at Knight Frank

Scope

• Property leasing, sales and purchases. Market research and advisory. Pitching and sourcing new sales and lease transactions

Job responsibilities

• Source viable takers for available vacant spaces within and outside KF commercial and residential property portfolios.
• Source new property sales and lease transactions for Knight Frank portfolio
• Mediate the dealings between sellers and buyers ensuring good conduct and the honest exchange of information towards a beneficial understanding
• Appraise the value of properties by thoroughly researching the market or past purchases and advise client as required
• Close property purchase and sales transactions on behalf of Knight Frank clientele in order to grow Knight Frank bottom line
• Prepare all contractual and legal documentations related to leases, sales and purchase of properties
• Manage lease renewals on behalf of clients
• Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the property they are visiting
• Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles.
• Investigate clients' financial and credit status to determine eligibility for financing and source of funding (KYC)
• Develop proposals for current and prospective clients.

Education & Experience

• 1st degree in Estate Management or related field with a minimum of 2nd class grade or its equivalent
• Minimum of 8 years real estate brokerage experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes required to execute the job

• Marketing skills - a strong understanding of marketing tools and practices, such as social media and local advertising
• Multitasking - ability to handle negotiations for various clients, communicate with agents and other involved parties, and prepare documents
• Sales skills - ability to close deals and follow up on leads
• Communication skills - strong oral and written communication skills when preparing documents, speaking with clients, and interacting with real estate professionals
• Strong knowledge of current real estate laws
• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• Knowledge of real estate market in Lagos and current real estate standards
• Strong analytical skills- ability to spot, assess and address risk, materiality and interdependencies and make make recommendations to alleviate risks
• Sound presentation and pitching skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to work as part of a multigeographic team.
• Adaptable to working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders
• Excellent Market research skills
• Strong relationship management skills

Systems & IT competence

• MS Word; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Outlook

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Scope

• Lease renewals; Service Charge management; Pitching and sourcing new property management portfolios, Market research and advisory.

Job responsibilities

• Oversee the management of Knight Frank managed properties, including building operations and administration, client/tenant relations, leasing, and financial reporting.
• Build tenant satisfaction ensuring prompt follow-up on escalated issues, and approving tenant events.
• Ensure rent leases are renewed when due and all documentations are properly signed and filed
• Ensure all new occupants receive and sign their lease agreement before moving into the property
• Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual property/service charge reports/accounts and budgets forward same to clients and tenants.
• Work with Finance department to prepare service charge accounts and reviews same for all managed properties
• Manage vendor relationships with security, janitorial, landscaping, including the bidding process and performance requirements.
• Recommends changes to rents and fees in accordance with market changes and advise client of same
• Prepares and develops annual property management operating budget
• Work with the Facility Management department to develop, implement and monitor preventive maintenance and capital improvement plans for all properties under KF management.
• Attend appropriate federal, state, private, and local housing meetings and be primary contact person with state program representatives as well as entities to which KF provides property management services under contract.
• Ensures all managed properties are fully tenanted
• Conduct prospects on site inspections, advising them on the suitability and value of the property of interest

Education & Experience

• 1st degree in Estate Management or related field with a minimum of 2nd class grade or its equivalent
• 10 -12 years property management experience 
• Membership of relevant professional body (NIESV, ESVRABON, RICS or equivalent)

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes required to execute the job

• Marketing skills - a strong understanding of marketing tools and practices, such as social media and local advertising
• Multitasking - ability to handle negotiations for various clients, communicate with tenants, vendors and other involved parties, and prepare documents
• Sales skills - ability to close deals and follow up on leads
• Communication skills - strong oral and written communication skills when preparing documents, speaking with clients, tenants and interacting with real estate professionals
• Strong knowledge of current real estate laws
• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• Knowledge of real estate market in Lagos and current real estate standards
• Strong analytical skills- ability to spot, assess and address risk, materiality and interdependencies and make make recommendations to alleviate risks
• Sound presentation and pitching skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to work as part of a multigeographic team.
• Adaptable to working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders
• Excellent Market research skills
• Strong relationship management skills

Systems & IT competence

• MS Word; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Outlook

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Scope

• Reporting directly to the Senior Partner  and CEO, the Executive Assistant provides executive, administrative, and strategic support to the Senior Partner/CEO's office.

Responsibilities

• Calendar management - owns and coordinates the Senior Partner’s meeting schedule which often includes international participants. This includes the management of calendars, related correspondence, meeting details, logistics coordination etc.
• Events - Coordinates events and executive meetings. Provides project management, budget management, space requirements, IT coordination, and all other support required for various events and meetings.
• Board Preparation - Prepares and manages communication, materials and all documentations rqeuired for all Partnership meetings. Schedules board meetings and ensures all documentations are sent to Partners ahead of the meetings.
• Attends meetings with the Senior Partner, takes minutes of meetings and proof-reads communication going out of the Senior Partner’s office.
• Handles the Partnership’s official email communication
• Office support – Provides back up support as required, also as part of Business Services team, coordinates phone and vacation coverage.
• Works closely and effectively with the CEO to keep him/her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Travel coordination- Coordinates the Senior Partner’s travel itineraries and related meetings, which are sometimes international. Includes the coordination of calendars, travel plans, expense reimbursements, filing, etc.
• Conducts research on property/ real estate market and assembles materials needed for proposals, wealth reports/publications and paper presentation.
• Coordinates the replenishment of the Senior Partners’ office supplies such as stationeries and refreshments

Professional experience and personal skills profile

Qualifications/Education Required.

• 1st degree in Estate Management, Accounting, or Mass Communication (Minimum of 2nd class lower or its equivalent)
• Member of relevant professional body in area of discipline
• Minimum of  6-7 years’ experience in similar role
• Experience in real estate industry is a plus
• Research experience is key

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes required to execute the job

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Passionate about writing
• Ability to make quick judgement and decision on issues as they arise, etc.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, partners, board members and clients
• Proficienct in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to conduct research and present data in a succinct and well-written manner
• Ability to work independently and with professional discretion
• Ability to handle highly sensitive business and human resources communications, data and other information with confidentiality and discretion

Systems & IT competence

• MS Word; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Outlook

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Scope

• Generate and execute new Estate brokerage, Property management and Valuations briefs/business for the branch office. Charged with managing and running the full operations of assigned branch for profitability. Responsible for overseeing the operations of the Capital Markets(estate brokerage and agency), Property/Facility Management and Valuations portfolio in the branch. Responsible for managing existing client portfolio and increasing same for the branch.

Experience

• 1st degree in Estate Management with a minimum of 2nd class grade
• Minimum of 12-15 years real estate brokerage, valuation and property/facility management experience
• Must be an Associate Member, NIESV
• Must be a member of ESVARBON
• Associate membership of RICS is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes required to execute the job

• Strong knowledge of the real estate market in location where vacancy is situated- Abuja
• Ability to develop good working relationships with Clients, staff, vendors and contractors
• Well organised and have excellent spoken and written communication skills, as well as customer and client management skills.
• Multitasking and Problem-solving skill
• Smart negotiation skills
• Ability to make quick judgement and spontaneous decisions

Systems & IT competence

• MS Word; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Outlook

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Scope

• Valuation and Advisory is one of our core service lines at Knight Frank. Most of our team of valuers are certified and registered with all the requisite professional practice regulators and they employ international best practices with guidelines by the International Valuation Standards Committee (IVSC) and The Nigerian Valuation Standards. 
• We are experts in the valuation of commercial, industrial and residential properties for all purposes, including financial reporting, sale or purchase, public issues, receiverships, debentures, or mortgages.These valuation projects cut across different sectors, including financial services, oil & gas, agriculture, telecommunication, manufacturing, hospitality, health care, education, governments, and diplomatic missions. 
• The role is to work within the valuation team to support them with existing clients and instructions. The role will be in-country based but it is anticipated that it will expand to include sub-Saharan African countries valuation work. The role will comprise of reviewing loan security valuation reports for lenders, specialist and institutional fund clients. The successful candidate will work closely with the existing team of other valuers. The role has excellent prospects for expansion with the associated career development opportunities.

Responsibilities: Quality Control, Research and Development 

• Thoroughly review all valuation reports to ensure consistency and alignment with relevant valuation standards and writing style. 
• Undertake valuation assignments as required. 
• Carry out knowledge-based research and conduct periodic relevant trainings for valuers
• Prepare the Valuation & Advisory department for annual valuation audit conducted by our global partners  

Job Specification:

• First Degree (B.Tech/B.Sc.) in Estate Management
• Associate of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (ANIVS)
• Professional member of the Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria (ESVARBON)
• Masters degree is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience as a Valuer of land and building

Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to details
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to use/apply the relevant local and international Valuation standards
• Research skills 
• Understand and be proficient in the use of all the office technology employed in undertaking valuations (e.g. review of documents using track changes). 

Systems and IT Competence:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Power Point