Senior 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: Senior Architect

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

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.

Qualification

• Masters + BSc/ HND 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.

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: [email protected] using "Senior 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.