Branch Premises and Infrastructure Officer

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The Branch Premises and Infrastructure Officer is responsible for maintaining safe, functional, and presentable branch facilities. Typical requirements include a bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, facilities management, business, or a related field; experience coordinating repairs, vendors, building administration, and branch maintenance; and strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. The role may involve monitoring premises condition, handling infrastructure requests, coordinating preventive maintenance, supporting security and safety standards, managing contractors, and controlling related expenses. Candidates are expected to be dependable, service-oriented, detail-conscious, and capable of responding quickly to operational issues across multiple branches while following Metrobank policies, regulatory requirements, and workplace safety procedures.

About the employer

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company, commonly known as Metrobank, is one of the Philippines’ largest universal banks. Established in 1962, it provides a broad range of services to individual, commercial, corporate, and institutional customers, including deposits, loans, payments, wealth management, investment banking, and digital banking. The bank operates through branches, offices, ATMs, and digital channels across the Philippines, with an international presence serving Filipino and corporate customers abroad. Metrobank is part of the GT Capital Holdings group and is known for its established nationwide franchise and significant role in Philippine banking. Its employees support branch operations, customer service, technology, risk management, facilities, and financial services. The company generally values professionalism, integrity, customer focus, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with strong employment opportunities in banking, business services, technology, tourism, healthcare, manufacturing, and shared-service operations. Metro Manila, including Makati, offers the widest choice of corporate jobs but has heavy traffic and relatively high housing costs. Cebu and Davao provide growing alternatives with a more relaxed pace. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by English, Spanish, Asian, and American traditions; English is widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle options range from urban dining and shopping to beaches, diving, hiking, and island travel. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work visa or permit, while requirements vary by nationality and role. New arrivals should budget for rent, transportation, healthcare, deposits, and documentation. Local employees can usually relocate between islands more easily, although regional salaries and living costs differ.