Graduate OR Surveyor - Office Agency
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Country
- UAE
- Category
- Other
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Application
- External application
- Posted
- 6 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2026
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About this role
Overview
Knight Frank 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 3 years’ experience as a Senior Leasing Executive and have a track record of completing lease renewals, new lettings and lease disposals with an existing client network of office occupiers, law firms, and accountancy and technology professional services.
* 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).
* Understanding of regional business culture and regulations.
* Certifications and Licenses: MRICS or on APC pathway preferable.
* Software: Microsoft Office programs to a proficient level.
* Language skills: Fluency in English. Fluency in Arabic or other languages advantageous.
* Travel: Flexible attitude towards travelling.