Dragnet Solutions Limited - Our client is an established facilities management and property services organisation operating within Nigeria's rapidly expanding real estate sector. Backed by a respected property development group, the business has built over a decade of operational experience managing residential and mixed-use developments while delivering maintenance, asset preservation, resident engagement, and property support services.
With an existing portfolio under management and a strong institutional foundation, the organisation is entering a new phase of growth focused on expanding beyond its current portfolio to compete for third-party facilities management mandates across residential estates, commercial developments, mixed-use assets, and institutional facilities.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer
Location: Lagos
Organisation Overview
- The Board is seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead this transformation and establish the organisation as a recognised leader within the facilities management industry.
The Opportunity
- This is a build-and-grow leadership mandate.
- The successful candidate will inherit an operational business with an established portfolio and proven track record while leading its evolution into a scalable, commercially successful facilities management enterprise.
- The role requires a leader capable of strengthening operational systems, enhancing service quality, building organisational capability, and driving commercial growth through the acquisition and retention of third-party mandates.
- Success will be measured not only by operational excellence but by the ability to position the business as a trusted facilities management partner capable of competing with the industry's leading operators.
The Managing Director will be responsible for delivering four strategic outcomes:
Operational Excellence:
- Strengthen service delivery frameworks, maintenance systems, governance processes, and quality standards across all managed assets.
Commercial Growth:
- Develop and execute a strategy that expands the business beyond its existing portfolio and secures sustainable third-party revenue streams.
Client Experience & Asset Value Preservation:
- Ensure facilities are managed to the highest standards while improving resident satisfaction and protecting long-term asset value.
Organisational Development
- Build a high-performing, technology-enabled organisation capable of supporting future growth.
Key Deliverables:
- The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Deliver sustainable revenue growth and profitability.
- Secure new facilities management mandates from third-party clients.
- Improve operational efficiency and service quality across all managed properties.
- Implement scalable systems, processes, and performance management frameworks.
- Strengthen client retention and satisfaction.
- Build a strong leadership team and succession pipeline.
- Drive innovation and technology adoption across operations.
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to the organisation.
- Lead business development and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Oversee operational performance across all managed sites.
- Ensure sound financial management and budgetary control.
- Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and customer focus.
- Maintain strong relationships with property owners, developers, regulators, and key stakeholders.
- Report regularly to the Board on business performance and strategic initiatives.
Candidate Profile
- The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded executive with a strong blend of operational, strategic, and business development experience.
They will possess:
- Demonstrated leadership experience within facilities management, property services, engineering, real estate operations, or related sectors.
- Proven ability to scale operations and drive business growth.
- Strong commercial and financial management capability.
- Experience managing multi-site operations.
- Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship skills.
- Strong communication and executive presence.
- A track record of building high-performing teams and delivering organisational transformation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Estate Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc, or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience, including senior leadership responsibility.
- Experience within facilities management, property operations, engineering services, or related industries.
- Professional certifications within facilities management or related disciplines will be an advantage.
Why Join?
- This represents a rare opportunity to lead the transformation of an established facilities management business with a strong foundation, existing portfolio, and clear shareholder ambition.
- The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence growth, build capability, and create lasting enterprise value within a business positioned for significant expansion.
Application Closing Date
8th August, 2026.
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