Data Centre Valuation & Advisory Specialist (EMEA)

Knight Frank; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Frank in London seeks a data centre surveyor/analyst to join the growing Data Centre Valuation & Advisory team. This role offers exposure to major global projects within a market-leading desk and opportunities to develop specialist expertise in data centres.

You will work alongside industry professionals, deepen valuation capabilities, and contribute to client deliverables while advancing career development in a fast-growing sector.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Numerical skills

Financial modelling

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

MRICS qualification or progress towards

Degree in valuation/real estate or related field

Tools

Argus Enterprise

Argus Developer

Job description

Knight Frank in London seeks a data centre surveyor/analyst to join the growing Data Centre Valuation & Advisory team. This role offers exposure to major global projects within a market-leading desk and opportunities to develop specialist expertise in data centres.

You will work alongside industry professionals, deepen valuation capabilities, and contribute to client deliverables while advancing career development in a fast-growing sector.