Associate, Physical Planning at Bridge International Academies

 About the role
We are looking for an Associate, Physical Planning that will be at the heart of ensuring that our academy sites have appropriate planning approvals from the relevant government bodies. You will be in the field working tirelessly to ensure that our processes are moving forward.

What you will do

• Drafting physical planning documentation/organizing the collection of information, and lodging the documents with the necessary government bodies
• Following up with relevant parties to ensure smooth approval processes
• Ensuring that headquarters is fully informed of progress/any challenges
• Executing on targets in a timely fashion

What you should have

• Degree(s) in planning from university
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in physical planning
• Strong understand of building/planning codes in Lagos and elsewhere in Nigeria
• Appropriately registered with the relevant professional bodies
• Very detail-oriented, organised, and hands-on; willing to travel frequently at short notice to get things done