Land & Property Surveyor (Land Administration & Property Advisory)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Company: African Land
Employment Type: Full-time

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About African Land

African Land is a fast-growing property services and development company operating across Nigeria and Africa. We specialise in land acquisition, development advisory, valuation, and end-to-end property services, delivering secure, compliant, and high-value real estate assets.

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Role Overview

We are seeking a highly qualified Land & Property Surveyor of the highest professional and academic caliber to join our Lagos-based team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in land acquisition due diligence, title verification, valuation, surveying, and regulatory compliance across a diverse property portfolio.

This role is ideal for a surveyor who combines technical depth, legal and regulatory fluency, and commercial awareness in Nigeria’s complex land and property environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Conduct land and property surveys, boundary identification, and site measurements.

• Lead land acquisition due diligence, including title investigation and verification.

• Prepare, review, and interpret survey plans, deed plans, and land documentation.

• Manage land title regularisation processes, including Governor’s Consent, C of O, and other statutory approvals.

• Liaise with the Lagos State Lands Bureau, Surveyor-General’s Office, and relevant regulatory authorities.

• Undertake property valuations for acquisition, development, investment, and financing purposes.

• Provide advisory support on land tenure, zoning, encumbrances, and development constraints.

• Support dispute resolution related to boundaries, ownership, and land documentation.

• Maintain accurate land records, GIS data, and documentation control.

• Advise internal teams on land risks, mitigation strategies, and transaction structuring.

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Required Qualifications

• B.Sc/B.Tech and M.Sc (or M.Tech) in Estate Management, Land Surveying, or Estate Management & Valuation from a recognised, competitive institution.

• 5–10+ years of professional experience in land surveying, property valuation, and land administration, preferably in Lagos.

• Strong, demonstrable experience handling Lagos land titles, documentation, and regulatory processes.

• Excellent understanding of Nigerian land tenure systems, planning laws, and property regulations.

• Proven ability to manage sensitive transactions and high-value land assets.

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Preferred Academic Background (Indicator of Highest Quality & Caliber)

While outstanding candidates from all accredited institutions are encouraged to apply, strong preference will be given to applicants educated at Nigeria’s most competitive built environment and surveying schools, including:

• University of Lagos (UNILAG)

• Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)

• Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)

• Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA)

• Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)

• Covenant University

• Yaba College of Technology (for exceptional, professionally qualified candidates)

(Candidates from other institutions must demonstrate equivalent excellence through licensing, experience, and transaction history.)

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Professional Registration (Highly Advantageous)

• Registration with the Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria (ESVARBON)

• Membership of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV)

• For land surveying–focused candidates: registration with SURCON is a strong advantage

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Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong competence in land surveying methods, measurement, and interpretation.

• Proficiency with survey tools and mapping technologies (including GPS/GNSS, total stations, and GIS where applicable).

• Strong valuation skills across land, residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties.

• High accuracy in documentation, reporting, and regulatory submissions.

• Ability to interpret survey plans, title documents, and legal instruments with precision.

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Personal Attributes

• Meticulous, detail-driven, and risk-aware.

• Confident dealing with government agencies, legal advisers, and private landowners.

• Commercially minded with strong ethical standards.

• Reliable, discreet, and capable of handling sensitive property matters.

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What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and capability.

• Opportunity to work on strategic land acquisitions and major developments in Lagos and beyond.

• Clear progression to Senior Surveyor / Property Advisory Lead roles.

• Exposure to complex, high-value land and property transactions.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV (and relevant project or transaction summaries where available) to:

📧 jobs@wigmoretrading.com

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