Real Estate Manager – South at Ntel Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Implement and localize the corporate real estate strategy in Southern Nigeria
• Support site identification, lease negotiations, and acquisition for offices and telecom infrastructure
• Ensure optimal asset utilization, conducting routine inspections, valuations, and site audits
• Collaborate with network deployment teams to align property strategies with rollout goals
• Manage day-to-day operations of regional facilities, including data centers, BTS sites, and administrative offices
• Implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs regionally
• Monitor infrastructure condition, oversee workspace allocation, and supervise refurbishments
• Coordinate with regional service providers (e.g. security, cleaners, facility engineers)
• Support tendering, selection, and supervision of vendors for facility-related services
• Ensure vendor SLAs are met across all property assets under your jurisdiction
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for property operations in the region
• Monitor utility and operational costs and recommend cost-saving measures
• Provide regular reports to Head Office on property status, risks, and compliance issues
• Ensure compliance with all local land use laws, environmental regulations, and building codes
• Support property registration, documentation, land use approvals, and lease renewals
• Enforce regional safety, fire protection, and environmental health standards
• Supervise on-ground property/facilities officers and technical teams
• Support training, mentorship, and performance monitoring of the regional property team
• Foster collaboration between operations, legal, and technical teams in the region

Education / Certification

• Bachelor’s in Estate Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Professional certifications (NIESV, ESVARBON, PMP, etc.) are an advantage

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in property or facility management, with at least 3 years in a regional or telecom environment
• Experience managing BTS sites, fiber asset locations, and regional facility operations
• Experience in property acquisitions and asset management

Competencies:
Knowledge:

• Strong knowledgeof Southern Nigeria’s regulatory and property landscape
• Excellent knowledgeof land lease procedures, project site development, and contractor supervision
• Soild business and financial acumen

Skills:

• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Reporting skills
• Strategic thinking
• Communication skills
• Team management
• Vendor management
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Relationship building
• Organizational and time management skills

Behaviour:

• Integrity
• Adaptability
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.

Application Closing Date
13th August, 2025.