Building Technologist at Willers Solutions Limited

Willers Solutions Limited - Our client, a reputable firm is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of:

Job Title: Building Technologist

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Liaising with appropriate authorities (e.g. planning enquiries and building inspectors) when producing documentation for statutory approval;
• Producing, analyzing and advising on detailed specifications for suitable materials or processes to be used;
• Contributing to planning applications and other regulatory application procedures;
• Meeting with other professionals and clients at an early stage to agree on the project brief;
• Understanding how the design aspects of a construction project influence and relate to performance and functional issues so that practical questions can be addressed at the outset;
• Evaluating and advising on environmental, legal and regulatory issues;
• Assessing what surveys (e.g. land surveys) are required before work can commence and ensuring such surveys are undertaken and their results fed into the project;
• Obtaining feedback from clients and people using the building and reporting on the performance of the contractors once the construction project is completed;
• Developing project briefs and working on these as the project progresses;
• Appraising the performance of buildings which are in use and producing maintenance management information;
• Advising clients on procuring the best and most appropriate contracts for the work they are undertaking;
• Managing the work of trainee technologists and contributing to the overall running of business;
• Evaluating and advising on refurbishment, re-use, recycling and deconstruction.
• Carrying out design-stage risk assessments;
• Administering contracts and project certifications;
• Preparing and presenting design proposals using computer-aided design (CAD) and traditional drawing methods;
• Leading the detailed design process and coordinating design information.

Requirements

• A degree in Architectural Technology, Architectural Engineering / Architecture, Building Services Engineering, Building / Construction, Built Environment Studies, Civil and Structural Engineering, Computer-aided Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying.
• Minimum of 5 years experience
• A strong interest in architecture, mathematics, drawing and design, with an excellent eye for detail
• Art and design skills to complement technical know-how
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Competence in CAD software
• An analytical mind with strong problem-solving ability
• Strong planning and organization skills
• The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• High levels of creativity, imagination and vision
• The ability to work well under time and budget pressures.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2021.