Junior Architect at Elalan Construction Company Nigeria Limited

Elalan Construction Company Nigeria Limited - For over 40years, ELALAN has delivered high-quality integrated construction solutions, and we have expanded our operational and service offering to cater to a wide spectrum of construction needs in both the public and private sectors. Our portfolio of work comprises of successful projects in the residential, commercial, factories, and industrial spaces, working with clients across all sectors with differing budgets.

Asides from working alongside a team of diversified professionals and highly skilled artisans, across our various projects, we are deliberate and passionate about helping our employees fulfill their career aspirations, and in return we offer an opportunity to work in a company with history and reputable brand.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Architect

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

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

Qualification

• BSc / HND in Architecture (Design and Drafting)

Experience:

• 4 years’ post-graduation experience as a junior/trainee architect.
• Industrial attachment and NYSC experience in an architectural role

Project Experience Required:

• Must have worked with a Senior Architect on developing a minimum of 3 design briefs per year, Drafting construction drawings and the preparation of PowerPoint presentations.

Technical Competencies:

• Must be able to complete site and administrative tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Excellent knowledge of Design Compliance
• Adequate knowledge of Architectural Standards (NEUFERT)
• Good knowledge of 3D.
• 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

Behavioral Competencies:

• Ability to follow the instructions of the Senior Architect.
• 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.
• Writing Minutes of Meeting

Computer Literacy:

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

Application Closing Date
17th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume along with a compelling Cover Letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to: hr@elalan.com using "Junior Architect" as the subject of the mail.

Note

• If you are an enthusiastic architect eager to contribute to a forward-thinking team in the construction industry in Nigeria, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of our industry.