Jobs at Knight Frank

Location: Akuro House, Lagos

Scope

• Oversee assigned Knight Frank facilities operations, manage facilities budgets, direct routine maintenance, manage risk, manage contractors, oversee security and cleaning vendors and conduct site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Performs audit of facilities in all managed properties to identify gaps, make recommendations to close gaps and implement an action plan
• Conduct regular risk assessment of all facilities and eradicate all identified risks
• Develop and implement a facility management procedural manual and maintenance schedule for assigned properties
• Conduct proactive preventive checks on all facilities in order to avoid downtime
• Works with the tenders committee to review and advise on quotes sent in by Contractors. Conduct regular market surveys to keep abreast of the cost of technical equipment and parts
• Manage all vendors and contractors to ensure they deliver on repairs, renovations and maintenance contracts within the timeline
• Oversees and conducts regular training for all Facility management staff
• Prepares, manages and defends the Service charge budget of all properties.
• Work with the Facility managers and the Finance team to prepare the service charge account. Reviews and approves the service charge account and presents it to clients and occupiers
• Reviews and approves all properties’ service charge apportionment
• Ensures that all facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards. Liases with all regulatory bodies
• Project management of all construction, renovations and refurbishment activities on properties
• Oversees the security and cleaning activities of all properties to ensure safety and cleanliness
• Prepares and submits relevant reports on all Facilities to Knight Frank, Clients and occupiers.

Person Specification

• First degree in Electrical Engineering 
• Master's degree in Project Management, Facility Management or Engineering
• Membership of COREN is an added advantage
• 12-15 years of core Facility Management experience 
• Strong experience in managing multi-tenanted commercial properties.

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About The Role
Scope:

• The role is to work within the valuation team to support with reviewing/vetting of valuation briefs/reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with local and international valuation standards.

Responsibilities
Valuation Report 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 the Knight Frank Global team 

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
• Excellent Research skills 

Systems and IT Competence:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Power Point.

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About The Role
Scope:

• Valuation of Properties and assets
• Advisory services.

 Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection and valuation of properties/assets on behalf of clients
• Prepares error-free valuation reports, feasibility studies and research reports for clients in compliance with Knight Frank global standards and valuations standards
• Advise clients on real estate investment opportunities, asset optimization, and risk assessment
• Pitch and generate new valuation briefs and transactions on behalf of Knight Frank.

Requirements

• 1st Degree in Estate Management with a minimum of 2nd class grade
• Minimum of 12-15 years property/asset valuation experience
• Membership with NIESV (Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors & Valuers) and registration with ESVARBON (Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria) is compulsory.
• Chartered membership of RICS is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes required to execute the job:

• Strong knowledge of the real estate market
• Well organised and have excellent spoken and written communication skills, as well as customer and client management skills.
• Strong knowledge of real estate laws, valuation methodologies, and property market trends.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and work under tight deadlines.
• Strong network and experience working with corporate clients.

Systems & IT competence:

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