Graduate OR Surveyor - Commercial Agency

Please note that this is a UAE-based position, with the successful candidate expected to relocate to the United Arab Emirates. A relocation package will be provided to the successful candidate.

Overview

Knight Frank MEA are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hard-working individual with a flexible attitude and variable skill set to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for real estate, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of the commercial property market. As a Commercial/leasing Surveyor you will be responsible for developing commercial agency business instructions, facilitating property transactions, fostering client relationships, and maximising opportunities within the Knight Frank service line offering.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of Knight Frank's business and the office leasing market.
• Win and deliver leasing instructions in line with agreed targets and guidelines.
• Generate new business through networking, relationship building, and market activity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, occupiers, and key market contacts.
• Develop and maintain leasing strategies for existing and future office developments.
• Advise clients on leasing strategies, market positioning, occupancy absorption, and commercial leasing terms.
• Prepare, negotiate, and agree Heads of Terms.
• Oversee property marketing activity, including property listing presentations, tours, videos, and leasing collateral.
• Conduct market, occupier, and competitor research and present findings professionally.
• Report regularly to landlords on activity, market feedback, and transaction progress.
• Identify and refer cross-selling opportunities across the regional and global business.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all leasing and administrative processes are managed efficiently.
• Manage your workload effectively and support the wider team where required.
• Build and maintain client trust, confidentiality, and Knight Frank's professional reputation at all times.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in commercial office leasing, preferably with a real estate agency or consultancy, with a proven track record of securing lease renewals, new lettings and lease disposals, and an established network of landlords, tenants and office occupiers.
• Experience working with both tenant/occupiers and landlords.
• Sound understanding of the office market, current rents, trends, and incentives.
• Solid understanding of the local upcoming office supply, existing vacancies and tenants who have active requirements.
• International experience is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members.
• Ability to take initiative and work proactively.
• Drive to succeed in a competitive marketplace.
• The ability to understand and make use of computers and information technology (KF Internal Systems).
• Certifications and Licenses: MRICS or on APC pathway preferable.
• Software: Microsoft Office programs to a proficient level.
• Language skills: Fluency in English or other languages advantageous.
• Travel: Flexible attitude towards travelling.