Who are we
Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network.
At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients’ unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors – both emerging and established – we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.
A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve. Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service. In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are celebrated.
In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together.
About The Role
Knight Frank's Project & Building Consultancy team is looking to recruit an experienced Associate Project Manager to join our established London office sector team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious project management professional to take the next step in their career within a market-leading consultancy. You will play a key role in the delivery of high-profile office fit-out, refurbishment and repositioning projects across Central London, working with a diverse client base that includes occupiers, investors and developers.
As an Associate, you will combine hands-on project delivery with increasing responsibility for client relationship management, business development and supporting the growth of the wider team. Working alongside senior leaders within the business, you will help drive excellence across project delivery while contributing to the strategic growth of the London office project management offering.
Working within one of the UK's leading property consultancies, you'll join a collaborative, ambitious and highly respected team that delivers some of the market's most exciting projects, ranging from occupier fit-outs through to major landlord refurbishment and repositioning schemes. Projects typically range from 5,000 sq ft to 300,000 sq ft, with exposure to larger, landmark schemes across London.
- Taking a leading role in the delivery of office fit-out, refurbishment and repositioning projects from inception through to completion.
- Acting as a trusted adviser to clients, providing strategic guidance on project delivery, programme, procurement, risk and commercial matters.
- Managing and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams through design, procurement, construction and handover stages.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships, becoming a key point of contact across multiple instructions.
- Identifying opportunities for repeat business and supporting business development initiatives across the London office sector.
- Preparing fee proposals, supporting pitches and contributing to winning new instructions.
- Producing and presenting project, programme, risk and financial reports to clients and stakeholders.
- Supporting the development and mentoring of junior team members, helping to build technical capability across the team.
- Assisting Directors and Senior Directors with team growth, client management and strategic initiatives.
- Contributing to the continued success and profile of Knight Frank's Project & Building Consultancy business.
We're interested in speaking with commercially aware and client-focused project professionals who enjoy building relationships, delivering successful outcomes and taking ownership of complex projects.
You will likely possess:
- MRICS qualification or an equivalent project management, construction or engineering qualification.
- Extensive experience delivering office fit-out, refurbishment or repositioning projects, ideally within the London market.
- Proven experience managing client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser throughout the project lifecycle.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
- Experience leading project teams and coordinating multiple project deliverables simultaneously.
- Good commercial awareness, with an interest in business development and generating new opportunities.
- The ability to mentor and support less experienced team members.
- A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ambition to progress within a leading consultancy environment.
This is an opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy with an outstanding reputation across the office sector. You'll work alongside industry-leading professionals, gain exposure to high-profile projects and clients, and benefit from genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business.
As an Associate, you'll have the opportunity to play a significant role in shaping client relationships, influencing project outcomes and contributing to the future success of one of London's most respected project management teams.
If you're looking to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact within a highly regarded team, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information about our Project & Building Consultancy team, please click here .
Competitive salary
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.
