Junior Architect at Uraga Real Estate Limited

Uraga Real Estate is the real estate business unit of the Honeywell Group. The Company invests and develops in all sectors of the real estate market in Nigeria and other select West African countries, to include Residential, Retail, Offices, Industrial / distribution warehouses, other commercial properties and the hospitality sector.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Architect

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities
Designing and Documentation:

• Production of blueprints for every project and modifies the designs as instructed. Responsible for the preparation and implementation of all necessary drawings and correspondence connected with allocated projects.
• Understand the project brief and develop, where required, representations of design options for further discussion by the design team.
• Undertake site appraisals advising stakeholders of any statutory constraints and site conditions. Ensure that all projects and designs follow the design and safety standards.
• Determine client’s requirements and ensure client’s expectations are met and that their participation in the design process is facilitated.
• Ensure that information is available during the construction phase, to enable projects to be completed on time and within budget; maintain good working relations with all vendors.
• Contribute to risk assessment and assist in the preparation of Health and Safety and Environmental Plans in accordance with state regulations.
• Undertake measured surveys of buildings and produce as-built drawings where required, ensuring that accurate and up to date records and attribute information (asset data, condition) are electronically stored.
• Prepare all necessary schedules and information to guide project procurement process.

Experience and Qualification

• HND, BSc or B.Tech in Architecture. (A Master’s Degree is an advantage)
• Must have 3-4 years’ experience in an Architectural role.

Competency and Skills Requirements:

• Strong design awareness and fundamental skills (quality of portfolio, graphic skills, aesthetically conscious etc)
• Ability to manage budgets and understand cost management.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team
• Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project
• A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent, lifelong learning
• Ability to prioritize, manage projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative in response to direction or instruction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly to a variety of audiences from Leadership to Team Members.
• Knowledge of MS Office and Graphic software.
• Proficient use of drawing software such as AutoCAD and Revit.

Application Closing Date
3rd August, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Portfolio and CV to: careers@uragarealestate.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.