Associate Commercial Property Valuer

Knight Frank France is a branch of Knight Frank LLP, founded in London 125 years ago and based in 58 countries worldwide. It is the leading independent, global real estate consultancy providing an integrated prime commercial and residential offering, operating in key hubs across the globe. With over 40 years’ experience, Knight Frank France operates across all aspects of the real estate industry, forming close and lasting partnerships with its clients, ranging from private and institutional investors to occupiers. Knight Frank France has five principal business lines: Office Agency, Investment, Retail Leasing, Project Management, and Valuation & Advisory.

Job Description
Knight Frank has a dedicated commercial team which sits within the Valuation & Advisory team, dealing with valuations of commercial property (office, retail, logistics and residential buildings) throughout France on behalf of international and French clients.
We are currently looking for an Associate Commercial Valuer whose responsibilities will include:

• Establishing client requirements
• Management and co-ordination of valuation instructions
• Analysis and summary of technical, legal, and financial documents
• Basic planning and statutory enquiries
• Carrying out property inspections across France
• Valuation
• Writing valuation reports (in English and in French)
• Compilation of market information (in English and in French)
• Exchanges with clients following submission of valuations
• Client relationship management
• Checking figures and reports of other members of the team
• Business development

Desired Profile

• University degree (BAC + 4/5) in a property-related subject, or in French language studies (with a strong desire to pursue a career in property)
• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
• English mother-tongue / good command of French
• At least 6 years’ experience in property valuation
• Independent, detail-oriented, organised
• Proactive, driven, flexible
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Clean driving licence

IT Skills Required

• Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Argus Enterprise and Argus ValCap
• Database management