About this role
Estate Surveyor & Valuer - Real Estate and Property Advisory
Location: Lagos Lagos,
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- A reputable real estate and property advisory firm is seeking an experienced Estate Surveyor & Valuer to join its professional team.
- The successful candidate will provide professional services across Valuation & Advisory, Estate Agency & Sales, Property & Facility Management, and Property Development, with responsibility for delivering technically sound, commercially relevant and professionally compliant work.
Responsibilities
Valuation & Advisory:
- Prepare property valuations and market assessments for loan security, insurance reinstatement, financial reporting, statutory purposes, probate and disputes.
- Conduct property inspections and prepare valuation, feasibility and assessment reports.
- Maintain accurate comparables, sources, assumptions and supporting documentation.
Estate Agency & Sales:
- Market properties for sale and letting.
- Conduct property viewings and qualify prospective buyers and tenants.
- Negotiate prices, rents and lease terms within approved authority.
- Support transactions through to completion and follow up outstanding agency fees.
Property & Facility Management:
- Manage properties on behalf of landlords, including rent collection, arrears follow-up and lease renewals.
- Prepare and reconcile service charge budgets.
- Handle tenant enquiries, repairs and contractor supervision.
- Conduct rent reviews and advise on appropriate letting strategies.
Property Development & Advisory:
- Assess property location, market value, rental potential, development potential and highest and best use.
- Support property acquisition, disposal, leasing and development transactions.
- Liaise with lawyers, government authorities, developers, architects, engineers and other professionals.
- Identify and escalate title, valuation, planning, environmental and development risks.
Inspection, Due Diligence & Market Intelligence:
- Conduct physical inspections and measurements of land and properties.
- Review survey plans, title documents, boundaries, permitted use and development restrictions.
- Conduct property market research and maintain current data on values, rental rates, comparable transactions and market trends.
- Maintain accurate property, valuation, survey and transaction records.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Estate Management, Estate Surveying & Valuation, or an equivalent accredited qualification.
- Corporate or probationer membership of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV).
- Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in a registered firm of Estate Surveyors.
- Demonstrable experience in property inspection, valuation, land due diligence and professional report writing.
- Strong knowledge of the Nigerian property market, land documentation, valuation practices and applicable regulations.
- Valid driving licence and willingness to undertake field assignments and travel when required.
- Strong communication, analytical and client-management skills.
- High level of professional integrity, sound judgement and attention to detail.
Desirable Experience:
- Insurance reinstatement valuation.
- Experience working with institutional clients, particularly banks or insurance companies.
- Property development appraisal and feasibility studies.
- Digital skills including online property listings, social media, marketing content and spreadsheets.
- Familiarity with LASRERA requirements for practice in Lagos.
What We Offer
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Support for NIESV membership and professional development.
- Laptop, company phone line and transport support for approved field assignments.
- Performance-based career progression.
- A structured professional environment with clear expectations and performance standards.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.