Surveyor/Senior Surveyor | Data Centres

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About The Role

Knight Frank is seeking a talented Data Centres Surveyor or Senior Surveyor to join our growing Data Centre Valuation & Advisory team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a market-leading team that is recognised as the largest dedicated data centre consultancy and valuation team across EMEA.

Whether you are a newly qualified surveyor, an experienced analyst, or someone looking to deepen your expertise in one of the fastest-growing sectors of real estate, this role offers exceptional career development and exposure to major global projects.

About the Opportunity

Working alongside industry-leading professionals, you will support the valuation and advisory of data centre assets across EMEA and beyond. You will gain exposure to a diverse range of assignments, including:

• Operational data centres
• Leased facilities
• Development sites
• Portfolio and fund valuations
• Transaction underwriting
• Vendor and commercial due diligence
• Secured lending and financial reporting assignments

You will work closely with data centre operators, institutional investors, banks, and private equity firms, helping clients make informed investment and financing decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the valuation of data centre assets across EMEA.
• Analyse complex financial and operational information to support valuation assignments.
• Build, maintain, and refine discounted cash flow (DCF) models.
• Review client financial statements, construction contracts, power agreements, and legal due diligence documentation.
• Conduct financial and commercial analysis to inform valuation assumptions.
• Support project leaders on high-profile valuation and advisory mandates.
• Contribute to market research and analysis of data centre sector dynamics.
• Assist in preparing valuation reports and client deliverables.
• Develop expertise in valuation methodologies, including Argus Enterprise and Argus Developer.

About You

We are interested in candidates who combine strong analytical thinking with a genuine interest in the data centre and real estate sectors.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong numerical and financial modelling skills.
• Experience creating or amending DCF models.
• Background in property valuation, finance, real estate, investment analysis, or a related field.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge of Argus Enterprise.
• MRICS qualification or progress towards professional accreditation.
• Experience within real estate valuation, investment, infrastructure, or data centre sectors.

This role offers the opportunity to join an ambitious, high-growth team and build specialist expertise within one of the most exciting sectors in global real estate. As your career develops, you will have the opportunity to broaden your responsibilities, including client management and business development, depending on your interests and ambitions.

If you are a commercially minded surveyor or analyst looking to build a career within the rapidly expanding data centre sector, we would love to hear from you. For more details on our award-winning Data Centres team, please click here.

Competitive salary offered.

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.