Assistant Architect

Job summary

PrimeTech Design and Engineering Nigeria Limited is part of a large construction group in the country. Situated in Abuja, we offer a wide range of design and engineering services to our primary company. Our work environment is fast paced, often working to tight deadlines. The role of Assistant Architect primarily encompasses architectural design pr

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 3 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

Assistant Architect, Design:

• Interpret and develop technically correct and complete drawings from sketches made by senior architects and conceptual/preliminary designs from clients
• Produce appropriate and correct technical details for building sections/construction. A good grasp of technical detailing
• Understand architectural design and clearly convey this in presentations
• Perform detailed materials take-off, quantity calculation with minimal errors
• Prepare Bills of Quantities
• Prepare brief design/architectural reports
• Write minutes of meeting, site visit reports
• Supervise NYSC & IT students posted to the unit
• Deputise for an Architect when absent
• Ensure design coordination on allocated projects, and exhibit soft skills in a supporting role
• Technically responsible for correctness and timely delivery of architectural services as provided by the department
• Assist in preparation of reports, cost analyses, calculations, details and specifications
• Ensure that PTN standards are met at all times
• All other duties assigned by the Line Manager

Assistant Architect, Procurement

In addition to the Assistant Architect - Design role, the job holder should be able to:

• Perform detailed materials take-off, quantity calculation with an excellent understanding of how to use the PTN / JBI short and long Room Finish Matrix spreadsheet with minimal errors
• Prepare Bills of Quantities using the PTN / JBI Stamm LV
• All other duties assigned by the Line Manager

Assistant Architect, Visualisation

In addition to the Assistant Architect - Design role, the job holder should be able to:

• Create and conceptualize strong visualizations, animations, and virtual reality, and possess an excellent understanding of architectural design, layout and presentation
• Make recommendations on design.
• Work closely with architectural design teams to plan and visualize construction projects.
• Keep up with the constant evolution of technology and architecture trends.
• Assist in visual architectural reports using various visualization tools.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience
• A minimum of a degree in a related field
• Excellent drafting skills
• Ability to interpret and develop technically correct and complete drawings from sketches made by senior architects and conceptual/preliminary designs from clients
• Knowledge of relevant Nigerian and British Standard building codes and relevant space standards/references, all for architectural design
• Ability to perform detailed materials take-off quantities calculation with minimal errors
• Proficient at preparing Bills of Quantities
• All other duties assigned by the Line Manager.

In addition to the functions above, the Assistant Architect will support the Quality Management System as itemised below:

• Perform support roles for Internal and external audits
• Understanding compliance requirements and how to work and manage within a regulatory environment
• Assist with training of quality awareness
• Conduct Quality Systems audits and assist in training/guidance to other auditors
• Collate quality data for monitoring targets
• Support process improvement activities
• All other duties assigned by the Line Manager.