RS Head Nigeria a Realty Services

Business: A Large Banking Organization
Division: Realty Services
Reporting to: The RS Head for Africa

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Purpose
Plans, develops and implements strategies to maximize the value of assets; ensures effective operation of the buildings infrastructure to fully support the businesses operating within the portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

    Selecting and implementing best practices and controlling subcontractors on a national scale.
    Implementing and co-ordinating the national Life & Safety programme in co-operation with the local units. Supervising the work of the Country Ufe & Safety Co-ordinator.
    Comply with Corporate and local standards and procedures related to construction, sanitary, fire and premises occupation requirements, including requirements on permits and concessions.
    Plans, develops and implements strategies to maximize the value of assets; ensures effective operation of the buildings infrastructure to fully support the businesses operating within the portfolio,
    Manages the Project Management function and ensures all projects are completed on time and within budget.
    Manages the Real Estate function and recommends transactions to improve the cost effectiveness of the portfolio and improve the utilization of existing space.
    Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, safety and environmental issues to maximize the value of a property or portfolio of properties.
    Provides a safe and comfortable environment in all locations through regional asset managers, who employ a network of matrix support personnel, including engineers, building systems professionals, cleaning and other support staff.
    Communicates at a senior level with other internal support organizations including technology, HR and CBS to ensure transparent, ‘one stop’ services to the customer.
    Ensuring that all processes in the area are compliant with our corporate rules and standards as well as external regulations.
    Other responsibilities and activities are defined in the Departments Organisational Rules and Regulations.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience

    Bachelor Degree
    Fluent English written and spoken
    Comprehensive knowledge and expertise of building systems.
    Broad knowledge and understanding of real estate disciplines (architecture, construction, space planning, and engineering, etc.)
    Sound business knowledge of a Banks business and outside agencies.
    Comprehensive knowledge of and understanding of Finance principles in order to manage the P&L of the assets.
    Knowledgeable of real estate law and related documents (contracts, deeds) coupled with the ability to apply them to
    complex business situations.
    Strong relationship management and consultative skills.
    Fluent English written and spoken

Skills

    Leadership skills
    Strong negotiating, strategic planning, and communications skills.
    Strong management skills.
    Knowledge and understanding of customer service quality principles.

Competencies

    Leadership skills
    Problem solving skills/creative
    Assessment, planning and work organisation skills Planning and work organisation skills
    Analytical thinking
    Strategic selection and development of the personnel in order to achieve the Company's objectives
    Fluent English written and spoken