Real Estate Consultant (Abuja)

About the role

The Real Estate Consultant advises clients on the acquisition, disposal, development, leasing and management of real estate assets in Lagos State. The role combines market and feasibility analysis, financial appraisal, title and regulatory due diligence, and transaction management, with the objective of protecting client value and reducing execution risk across the asset lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Advise clients on site acquisition, disposal, leasing and joint‑venture structures across residential, commercial, retail and mixed‑use assets.
• Conduct market and feasibility studies, including comparables, absorption rates, rental yields and highest‑and‑best‑use analysis.
• Build and review financial models: development appraisals, IRR and NPV analysis, cash‑flow projections and sensitivity testing.
• Carry out title and documentation due diligence – Certificate of Occupancy, Governor’s consent, deed of assignment, survey plans, excision and gazette status, and encumbrance searches at the Lagos State Lands Registry.
• Manage transactions end‑to‑end, from term sheet and offer negotiation through documentation to perfection of title.
• Liaise with regulators and agencies such as Lagos State Lands Bureau, LASRERA, LASPPPA and local planning authorities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Estate Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Land Economics, Law, Finance or a related discipline; Master’s or MBA is an advantage.
• Five to eight years of experience in real‑estate advisory, brokerage, development or investment with exposure to the Lagos market.
• Membership in NIESV and ESVARBON registration preferred; RICS or CIArb credentials an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of the Land Use Act, Lagos State land administration practice, tenancy law and the LASRERA registration regime.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel within Lagos State.

Required skills

• Advanced financial modelling in Excel.
• Strong market and feasibility analysis.