Facility Manager

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Facility Manager to oversee the maintenance and operation of our Lagos office. The role involves planning preventive maintenance, managing vendors, and ensuring a safe, efficient workplace for all staff.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans for office assets, utilities and equipment, ensuring scheduled inspections, servicing and repairs.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day functionality of power, electrical, plumbing, air‑conditioning, water supply and office equipment, resolving faults promptly.
• Manage relationships with vendors and service providers, sourcing contractors for cleaning, security, maintenance and monitoring performance against agreed standards.
• Maintain an accurate asset register, track condition and movement of equipment, and coordinate repairs or replacements.
• Lead health, safety, security and emergency preparedness activities, including workplace inspections, fire‑safety compliance and incident reporting.
• Monitor facility‑related costs, utilities consumption and budget adherence, documenting expenditures and approvals.
• Prepare regular facility reports and action trackers covering maintenance, safety issues, vendor performance and risks, escalating critical matters to senior management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Facility Management, Estate Management, Building Technology, Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience in facility, property or maintenance management, preferably within an SME or construction‑related environment.
• Proven experience maintaining asset‑management records and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Understanding of basic budgeting, cost monitoring and procurement processes.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace.
• Experience using facility‑management software or related tools.