Knight Frank is looking to hire a Data Centre Surveyor/Analyst to join the Data Centre Valuation & advisory 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 across 50 Territories.

Role:

We are looking for either a qualified surveyor or experienced analyst to join our valuation team. The Data Centre Valuation & advisory team provides valuation advice to a wide range of data centre operators, banks, private equity firms, and institutional investors. This includes valuations for secured lending and financial reporting as well as for underwriting data centre transactions. The team also provides vendor and commercial due diligence reports in support of M&A activity and funding. We operate in EMEA and APAC regions and have the Global mandate to value data centres worldwide for Knight Frank. 

Responsibilities:

• Valuation of data centre assets across EMEA ranging from operational assets, leased data centres, development sites, and fund valuations.
• Primarily, focus will be DCF analysis especially when approaching operational assets and development opportunities. Applicants will also be trained in more standard valuation approaches using Argus Enterprise and Argus Developer.
• To extract relevant data from Client’s balance sheets, profit and loss statements, construction contracts, power agreements and legal due diligence documents to influence use of variables in cash flow analysis.
• Report into project leaders who will provide guidance and training whilst the successful applicant provides analytical support and continues to develop methodology.
• Review Client and other Stakeholder cash flows as part of the due diligence process and to inform our valuations.
• Build and own the excel DCFP model to provide analysis and identification of key metrics.
• The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to expand their role into client management if they wish. However, this is not a requirement and will be based on your own preferences.

Key Experience Required:

• Excellent numerical and modelling skills, ability to demonstrate a level of competency when creating or amending discounted cash flows.
• Experience in either property valuation or financial analytics.
• Excellent software skills and high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel including cashflow modelling experience. Knowledge of Argus Enterprise useful.
• Newly qualified surveyors or analysts will be considered but will need to demonstrate a keenness to learn the drivers behind data centre valuation.

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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.