Overview:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Intern to join our Residential Valuation team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in property valuation processes, market research, and data analysis. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, has a passion for real estate, and is looking to develop their valuation skills in a fast-paced environment. We are looking to nurture talented individuals with a flexible attitude and variable skill set by providing on-the-job training and a pathway towards a career in real estate valuation.
This internship program is for recent graduates or students in their final year of studies and will be for a period of 3 months. This opportunity is open to legal residents of Dubai only at this time. Upon successful completion of the internship, participants may be considered for full time employment opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Willingness to learn and understand the real estate market.
- Willingness to learn and understand the Knight Frank business and gain sound business knowledge.
- Fulfil instructions within agreed guidelines to achieve agreed business targets.
- Collect, analyse, and interpret data to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Conduct research on various topics, market trends, and industry benchmarks.
- Organize, update and maintain confidential files, databases and reports, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
- Assist in the preparation of documents, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist other departments and develop new skills to broaden your learning experience and career path.
- Undertake the efficient administration of all procedures in carrying out business.
- Network with peers and supervisors. Gain internal/external support for analysis and conclusions.
- Build and maintain goodwill, confidentiality and trust with prospective and existing clients at all times in order to foster the professional image of the Partnership.
- Communicate fully with all stakeholders concerned to ensure that work is managed in an efficient and professional manner.
- Other tasks as required.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Real Estate or a related field, and ideally on the path to become chartered through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to take initiative and work proactively.
- Ability to work through periods of high workload.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Strong team player with the ability to build relationships.
- Understanding of regional business culture and regulations.
- The ability to understand and make use of computers and information technology (Knight Frank internal systems).
- Certifications and Licenses: APC pathway desired but not essential. Local driving license required.
- Software: Microsoft Office programs to a proficient level.
- Language skills: Fluency in English, written and verbal. Fluency in Arabic or other languages is advantageous.
- Travel: Flexible attitude towards travelling.
