Senior Architect at Sigma Qualitas Limited

Core Job Functions / Responsibility

• When you think of architecture two words come to mind… creativity and vision; creativity to develop fresh concepts and the vision to transform the world around you.
• The senior architects have the opportunity to take that vision and create interesting livable spaces.
• The team works closely together to ensure projects run smoothly and clients' needs are met.

Primary Activities

• To ensure that raw and packaging materials are of the right standard
• Supervising the construction work and making sure the building is built according to the plans.
• Consulting with other professionals about design
• Build concept plans, designs and design solutions
• Develop overall design architectural strategy
• Preparing and presenting feasibility reports and design proposals to the client
• Attending site meetings, both with Consultants and Main Contactors
• Advising the client on the practicality of their project
• Using it in design and project management, specifically using computer-aided design software
• Keeping within financial budgets and deadlines
• 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
• Produce detailed workings, drawings and specifications
• Producing detailed workings, drawings and specifications
• Specifying the nature and quality of materials required
• Preparing tender applications and presentations
• Negotiating with contractors and other professionals
• Preparing applications for planning and building control departments
• Drawing up tender documents for contracts
• Project managing and helping to coordinate the work of contractors
• Controlling a project from start to finish
• Regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring that the project is running on time and to budget
• Resolving problems and issues that arise during construction
• Ensuring that the environmental impact of the project is managed.

Job Requirements and Skills

• Graduate Qualifications: A B.Sc /HND in Architecture with solid technical abilities and understanding of theoretical frameworks is required.
• Post Graduate Qualifications: Master's degree would be of advantage.
• Experience: 7-10 years' experience in Architectural designing essential.
• Certifications and Training Requirements: Relevant Training and Certification would be of advantage.

Key Skills:

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Projects, Outstanding Process and Systems Documentation, Attention to Detail, Highly Organised, Conflict Resolution, Presentation Skills, Excellent Communication skills, Highly Organised, Team Oriented and Leadership, High Tolerance for Stress, Problem Management (analysis and resolution), Relationship Builder, High level of Integrity, Time and Priority Management Skills, People Management and Negotiation skills. Superior Analytical.
• Good organizational skills and work with minimum supervision, good writing and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate loyalty, integrity and ethical conduct.
• Possesses active will to achieving set goals and promoting strong team spirit with the team members across the organization.
• Ability to work with time to achieve set goals
• Attention to Detail, Thoroughness and ability to deal with Complexity