Real Estate Manager – North at Natcom Investment and Development Company Limited (Trading as NTEL)

NTEL, is aNigerian telecommunications companythat launched as a 4G LTE provider in 2016. It was formed after NATCOM Development and Investment Limited (NatCom) acquired the assets of the defunct NITEL.NTEL aims to redefine the Nigerian telecommunications landscape by offering high-speed internet access and clear voice over LTE. NTEL aims to deliver its services across the largest possible network coverage in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Real Estate Manager – North

Location: 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.