Intern - Project & Development Services; P&DS

Intern – Project & Development Services (P&DS)

Knight Frank’s Project & Development Services (P&DS) division is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented intern to support the team in its Dubai office. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse range of functions while working alongside a multidisciplinary team delivering PMC and fit‑out projects across the region.

The role is designed to provide broad‑based administrative and operational support across all project stages, including documentation, project coordination, reporting, and team logistics. As part of the P&DS service line, the intern will gain insight into how commercial, residential, and mixed‑use developments are strategically planned, managed, and delivered — from initial mobilization to final handover.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career, offering mentorship, hands‑on learning, and the potential to transition into a permanent position within Knight Frank MENA’s growing P&DS business.

• Manage all department durations, invoicing, collections, and financial reporting under supervision of Head of P&DS UAE.
• Handle department bookings for events, travel, onboarding activities in coordination with HR, Finance, Legal, and Compliance procedures.
• Oversee all documents, contracts, audits, and relevant procedures related to P&DS.
• Plan time for all P&DS commitments under supervision of Head of P&DS UAE & Egypt.
• Support P&DS team members in HR responsibilitiesserrat (onboarding, leaves, expenses, learning & development) per HR policies.
• Coordinate business pitches to ensure a compelling proposition.
• Assist in developing research/marketing material to define the region’s market position.
• Promote P&DS business on social media in coordination with the Knight Frank Marketing Team.
• Collaborate with Head of P&DS for business development.
• Identify potential leads and opportunities aligned with the P&DS business plan, actively managing the pipeline.
• Prepare marketing collateral in collaboration with Head of P&DS and Marketing Team.
• Support Head of P&DS in resource pursuit and recommendations.
• Ensure appropriate Business Services support for business size, managed for 광 teamwork.
• Improve pitching documents, presentations, marketing material, and product marketing strategies for domestic and international sales.
• Prepare documents for upload to project document controlling platforms and manage all DC systems in association with the team‑assigned DC.
• Maintain and update project logs, issue client reports.
• Capture meeting minutes accurately.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, numerical, and report‑writing skills.
• Show flexibility and ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.

• 1 – 2 years of relevant experience in the Middle East.
• Degree in Project Management, Construction, Architecture (or a similar field).
• Additional accreditation would be advantageous.
• Language skills:
  Fluent in English (written and verbal);
  Arabic or other languages advantageous.
• Travel:
  Flexible attitude towards travelling.

Internship

Full‑time

Administrative, Project Management, and Consulting

Construction, Real Estate, and Architecture & Planning