Build beyond today.
We’ve been taking the lead in this industry for 125 years. Our reach extends across 60 territories, and touches half a trillion pounds of real estate. But we always have one eye on the horizon. We innovate, dream and build beyond today.
The art of partnership.
We’re a collaborative partnership. We have no shareholders to answer to. Ambitions are ours to define. That means complete autonomy. Huge potential for growth. And the freedom to prioritise the things that matter most to our people. Like culture, environment, development and community.
Our focus is you.
Here, prestige comes with a soul. People are the foundations of everything we do – and we’ve spent every moment of our journey putting them first. That promise continues with you.
WHO CAN JOIN?
Explore a career with us
We are a home for ambitious people who want to be the best they can be. For people who want to embrace their full potential in a wholly collaborative partnership structure.
OUR HISTORY
The history of Knight Frank
The Early Years 1896-1911
Founded in 1896, Knight Frank & Rutley began as a valuations, surveying and auctions business. Our first sale takes place in London, and we make a name for ourselves by selling the iconic Crystal Palace to Lord Plymouth for £210,000.
Making History 1912-1927
Cecil Chubb buys Stonehenge, Winston Churchill buys Chartwell and The Duke of Westminster sells Grosvenor House, all through Knight Frank & Rutley. We advise on the site assembly of the landmark BBC Broadcasting House in London.
From London, to Lancashire, to Lagos 1928-1965
We sell the majority of Lytham St Anne’s in Lancashire and the historic Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire. Our ambitions drift to new horizons. We open a Geneva office, and establish a presence in Nigeria.
International Growth 1966-1996
We establish joint ventures in New York, Hong Kong and Singapore. The strength of our international partnerships grows, and in 1996, ‘Rutley’ is dropped from our name. Knight Frank as you know it is born.
The Olympics 1997-2005
In 2003, we become a Limited Liability Partnership, and the year after we’re ranked as one of The Sunday Times 100 Best UK Companies to Work For. Seizing a once in a generation opportunity, we advise on the development of London’s 2012 Olympic Village.
Baker Street Beginnings 2005-2020
Our reach expands to more than 165 offices in 36 countries across six continents. We move to our global HQ in Baker Street, London, and are appointed as the agent for the Empire State Building, and The Shard, the tallest landmark building in Europe.
Present: 125 Years and Counting
We celebrate 125 years of Knight Frank in 2021, forming a global partnership with US based commercial real estate firm Cresa. My Knight Frank launches: a library of research publications celebrating our legacy and our future.
The Future
So, what’s next? The future of the real estate industry is in our hands. It’s up to us to continue to build on 125 years of rich history, put our clients at the heart of everything we do, and look to the future.
NON-RICS ACCREDITED DEGREES
Non-cognate pathways
Transferable skills go a long way in property. We recognise the unique potential of each person, no matter their background or experience. If you’re studying for a degree that isn’t RICS accredited you can apply as a ‘non-cognate’ student.
RICS ACCREDITED DEGREES
Cognate pathways
If you already have, or are studying for, a degree that’s accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), you’ll join us on our traditional graduate scheme, and undertake four 6-month rotations.
