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