Architect at W-Holistic Business Solutions - Construction

W-Holistic Business Solutions - Our client, a leading real estate/construction firm is looking to recruit a focused, energetic, results-driven, committed and experienced individual to fill the position of Architect.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Architect

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Create building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications.
• Draw up plans, writing briefs and reporting on progress.
• Identify the materials and equipment to be used in the various systems.
• Work closely with a team of other professionals such as building service engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and architectural technologists.
• Write and present reports, proposals, applications and contracts.
• Determine the materials to be used and specify the requirements for the project.
• Adapt plans according to circumstances and resolve any related problems that may arise during construction.
• Ensure that all building services meet health and safety requirements and environmental legislation.
• Ensure the project is running according to schedule and budget.
• Play a part in project and team management.
• Travel regularly to building sites, proposed locations and client meetings. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Requirements

• First degree or its equivalent in Architecture or any other related field is required.
• Minimum of Three (3) - Ten (10) years relevant experience in similar role.
• Membership of Accredited Professional Bodies desirable. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Competencies and Skills Requirements:

• Must have good knowledge of architectural drawings.
• Excellent design and drafting skills and proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD).
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD/ArchCAD. 2D/3D Max would be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• High levels of creativity, imagination and vision.
• A keen eye for the detail of specific tasks, combined with an understanding of how such specifics fit in with the project as a whole.
• Organizational, project management and planning skills, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• An analytical mind with excellent problem-solving ability.
• Leadership skills as well as the ability to work well within a team of other professionals.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and cover letters to: [email protected] using the job title and code of the position being applied for as the subject of the email.

Note: Applicants who have applied earlier for this position should apply again and this doesn't invalidate their earlier application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.