SERVICES
Project Management
Project delivery with certainty
Commercial project management that helps you move from strategy to delivery, with the right people, process and project controls in place.
Every project has its own pressures, from cost and timing to stakeholder expectations, technical requirements and operational disruption. Knight Frank works with developers, investors, landlords and occupiers to shape the right delivery strategy, manage risk and keep projects moving from inception to completion and beyond.
Our project managers bring technical, organisational, diplomatic and commercial skills to each brief. We work across commercial, industrial, retail, residential, education, government, mixed use and living sector projects, giving you a trusted partner across due diligence, pre-lease advice, project cost advisory, programme and risk advisory, property advisory, project management office, superintendent and contract administration services, independent certification and development monitoring.
What we do
We support clients throughout the project lifecycle, including:
- project initiation and feasibility reviews
- property advisory and strategic project advice
- technical brief and business case development
- procurement strategy and contract administration
- design management and authority approvals
- construction oversight and superintendent services
- testing, commissioning and handover
- development monitoring, risk management and cost control
Who we help
We work with developers, investors, landlords, government and occupiers across workplace, commercial, industrial, retail, education and hotel projects. Every project is different, so we tailor our approach to your objectives, stakeholders and delivery requirements, whether you need strategic property advice, programme oversight, project delivery or superintendent services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Commercial project management can include project initiation and feasibility reviews, technical brief and business case development, procurement strategy, design management, construction oversight, contract administration, risk management, testing, commissioning and handover. Knight Frank supports clients from early planning through to project completion and beyond.
It is beneficial to engage a project management consultant as early as possible, particularly when a project involves multiple stakeholders, technical requirements, budget considerations or delivery risks. Early involvement can help define project objectives, assess feasibility and establish the right strategy for successful delivery.
Yes. Knight Frank manages workplace fitout projects for occupiers, landlords and investors, helping clients plan, procure and deliver spaces that support operational, workforce and business objectives. Our team provides advice from initial briefing and design coordination through to construction, commissioning and handover.
Yes. Procurement and risk management are key components of our project management service. We help clients develop procurement strategies, manage contract administration, identify and mitigate project risks, monitor costs and provide clear project reporting to support informed decision-making throughout delivery.
Our team works across commercial, industrial, retail, residential, education, government, mixed use and living sector projects. We tailor our approach to the specific objectives, stakeholders and delivery requirements of each project, whether representing developers, investors, landlords or occupiers.
In addition to project delivery, Knight Frank provides programme management, property advisory, superintendent services, development monitoring, independent certification and project management office support. These services can be delivered individually or as part of a broader project strategy.
A Project Manager represents a client's interests, solely acting for the client whether a government agency, landlord, developer, investor or tenant. A Builders Project Manager acts for the builder, with the aim of maximising profit in a projects construction stage for the builder and not to drive quality and value for the client.
Yes, we often work with clients on a portfolio-wide basis, across multiple assets at a time. Our people and systems support not just project delivery but portfolio delivery.
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