• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Architect



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 6 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Building and Construction 
  
  

Job Description

• As a senior member of the architectural team, you will create and lead the designs for new construction projects, alterations and redevelopments.


• You’ll also use your specialist construction knowledge and high-level drawing skills to design buildings that are functional, safe, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing.


• You will stay involved throughout the construction process, adapting the plans according to budget constraints, environmental factors or client needs. You will also mentor junior architects.

Responsibilities

• 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 regulations, environmental impact and project budget


• Working closely with a team of other professionals such as site engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and architectural technologists.


• Writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts


• Specifying the requirements for assigned projects


• Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction


• Playing a part in project and team management


• Any other related duties from time to time.

Requirements

• Qualification:  Masters and  BSc Degree / HND qualification in Architecture (Design and Drafting)


• Experience : 6 Years Post graduation experience

Project Experience Required:

• Experience translating customer requirement into project briefs and translate same to the team. Demonstrate sound judgement in evaluating project risks and benefits and advising management of same.

Technical Competencies:

• Ability to obtain project brief and clearly disseminates to team members.


• Must be up to date with modern Architectural trends


• Excellent with facilitating client meetings


• Good knowledge BOQ, Civil, MEP and Procurement processes.


• Excellent knowledge of Design Compliance


• Adequate knowledge of Architectural Standards (NEUFERT)


• Proficient in Design Software (AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) Mood Board Presentation and Research.


• Good knowledge of Design Processes


• Have strong visual awareness and an eye for detail


• Have good drawing skills, with the ability to work in three dimensions (3D)


• Be inventive and imaginative


• Be passionate about buildings and the built environment


• Experience producing quality sets of drawings


• Ability to incorporate Civil and MEP requirements in Architectural Designs.


• Good understanding of Urban Planning Bye-laws.


• Good Site Surveys


• Able to prepare Approval Drawings


• Adequate Speed and Efficiency at Work


• Proficiency in incorporating Civil and MEP requirements in Architectural Designs


• Ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders on projects (project managers, Quantity Surveyors, consultants etc.)


• Evidently followed through on assigned projects,


• Good knowledge of Bill of Quantities, Civil, MEP and Procurement processes.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Ability to advice management on Issues of the built Environment


• Good attention to detail


• Self-motivation and ability to learn new skills


• Have a logical, analytical and creative approach to problem solving


• Have time management skills


• Be self-confident and able to cope with criticism of their work


• Care about people and the environment.

Computer Literacy

• MS Office: Word and Excel, AUTOCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator and Revit.