Estate Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

       1. Lease Management & Renewals

• Lead and coordinate the full lifecycle of lease administration for the Bank’s nationwide portfolio of leased properties, including offices, branches, ATMs, and residential assets.
• Proactively manage lease expirations, initiate early negotiations, and develop cost-effective renewal strategies aligned with market trends and operational needs.

• Evaluate lease terms, rental values, and landlord obligations to secure favourable terms while maintaining positive landlord relationships and ensuring business continuity.

   

  2. Property Acquisition

• Identify and assess strategic property acquisition opportunities in line with the Bank’s expansion goals, SRF requests, and customer access strategy.

• Conduct detailed due diligence including location suitability analysis, title document investigation, market valuation, physical inspection, topography, and risk assessment.

   

  3. Property Disposal

• Drive the disposal of non-core or underutilized real estate assets, ensuring optimal returns for the Bank.

• Conduct valuation assessments, market analysis, and stakeholder consultations to determine fair market value and appropriate disposal strategy.

   

  4. Title Documentation, Renewal & Perfection

• Maintain oversight of the Bank’s title portfolio and drive the perfection and renewal of legal documents across all owned properties.

• Engage with State Land Registries, Surveyor-General’s offices, and legal representatives to facilitate statutory processes (e.g., Governor’s Consent, Deed Registration, Certified True Copies).

   

  5. Statutory Payments & Government Compliance

• Ensure timely processing and remittance of statutory obligations, including Ground Rent, Land Use Charge, Tenement Rate, Development Levy, and other taxes.

• Review and validate demand notices from government authorities, resolve discrepancies, and negotiate assessments where necessary

   

  6. Building Plan Approval & Regularization

• Coordinate the regularization of building plan approvals for owned and leased branches.

• Liaise with Town Planning Authorities and State Building Control Agencies to facilitate submission and approval of architectural and structural drawings.

   

  7. Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

• Serve as the Bank’s Safety Officer, implementing OHS policies aligned with ISO 45001:2018 standards

   

  8. Property Surrender & Exit Management

• Manage the surrender of properties no longer required, ensuring compliance with lease exit terms.

   

  9. Litigation Support & Witness Representation

• Act as the Bank’s key witness in property-related disputes, providing evidence and expert testimony.

   

  10. Vetting of Valuation Reports

• Review and validate valuation reports for HCMD Group, RCAM, and CRM departments.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

           Education

• Minimum education: BSc Estate management

   

  Experience 

• Minimum experience: 5 years experience in real estate management