Savvy Capire Partner Limited that provides solutions to commercial, residential buildings and work place management. We have offices and operational presence in four African countries - Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Architect/Building Engineer
Location: Nigeria
Job Descriptions
The Architect will be responsible for all areas relating to the creation of designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments.
The Architect stays involved throughout the construction process, adapting their plans according to budget constraints, environmental factors or client needs.
The Architect will also work closely with a range of construction professionals from quantity surveyors to building services engineers.
This position will also be responsible for:
Creating building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications
Liaising with construction professionals about the feasibility of potential projects
Working around constraining factors such as town planning legislation, environmental impact and project budget
Working closely with a team of other professionals such as building service engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and architectural technologists
Applying for planning permission and advice from governmental new build and legal departments
Writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts
Drawings and interpretation of drawings
Choosing the materials to be used and specifying the requirements for the project
Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction
Making sure the project is running according to schedule and budget
Playing a part in project and team management
Travelling regularly to building sites, proposed locations and client meetings.
Vendor co-ordination & Management at site.
Project management.
Qualification/ Experience
Must hold Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Technology or Quantity Surveying with relevant professional qualifications.
Must have advanced knowledge of federal, state and local building administrative codes relating to building projects, knowledge of modern architectural methods and background on solving architectural design and construction problems.
Must Possess good written and oral communication skills, decision-making and problem solving skills, administrative and management skills; leadership and interpersonal skills, advanced computer knowledge, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Also required to work regular office hours but may work long hours, nights and weekends due to tight schedules.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Building/Construction Industry
Candidate Requirements
Bachelor of Architecture
2-3 years of experience in Architecture
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
High levels of creativity, imagination and vision
A keen interest in the built environment and the dedication to see projects to their conclusion
Willingness to work long hours, under time and budget pressure
Excellent design and drafting skills and proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD, Revit Architecture, Autocad ,Archicad, SketchUp and Photoshop)
Ability to prepare standard project and work schedule report
Application Closing Date
31st December, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter and resume in a PDF or Word Document only to "Savvy Capire Partners" at: [email protected] Subject of the mail should be Position applied for: " Architect/ Building Engineer".
OR
Hard-copy of CV can be submitted at Office: Savvy Capire Partners Limited,
F15 City Mall Onikan,
Lagos State.
Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted via mail and phone call