Knight Frank expands Property & Asset Management team

Claire brings over 15 years of experience in Central London commercial property management, with a strong track record across complex commercial assets including large multi-let offices and prominent towers. She joins Knight Frank from Savills, where she held an Associate Director role specialising in mixed use estates and tall buildings within the RISE property management team. Claire’s expertise lies in design for management and the final-stage mobilisation of major new-build and redevelopment projects. She has worked on high-profile schemes such as Aldwych Quarter, One Bishopsgate Plaza, 70 St Mary Axe, 8 Bishopsgate and Sugar House Island, where she helped support the successful transition of developments from construction to operational occupation. Claire qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2018.

Working in the Central London team at Knight Frank, Claire will play an integral role in supporting clients throughout the lifecycle of their assets. Knight Frank’s PAM team works with commercial landlords to optimise building performance by upgrading internal systems, installing new tech and implementing occupier attraction and retention initiatives to strengthen income streams. The team provides landlords, property companies, institutional investors and family offices with strategic guidance, tech-led operational support and bespoke asset management services to improve performance throughout every stage of the property lifecycle. The team currently advises developers and asset owners on design consultancy mandates covering over 3 million sq ft of ongoing projects.

Andrew Child, Partner, Head of Central London Property Management at Knight Frank, said: “As our client base continues to demand more integrated thinking across development, mobilisation and in-use management, Claire’s extensive experience makes her a brilliant addition to Knight Frank. Her practical, solutions-led approach and clear focus on occupier experience align with our strategy and the standards we set for our clients and occupiers. Claire will play a key role in both enhancing our existing portfolio and supporting new instructions.”

Claire Blacklock, Associate, Property & Asset Management at Knight Frank, added: “It’s an exciting time to join Knight Frank. The team has a strong reputation for strategic asset management and delivering an exceptional occupier experience, and I am look forward to contributing my experience in mobilisation and operational strategy to support clients and colleagues as we continue to drive growth across the sector.”