Technical Assistant at Swift Consulting

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and technically competent Technical Assistant to the Managing Director for a leading Architectural Design Firm. The ideal candidate will provide strategic, administrative, and technical support to the Managing Director while assisting project teams across various functions. This role is designed for a professional with leadership potential who can effectively represent the MD, coordinate operations, and gradually fit into higher management responsibilities when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct technical and administrative support to the Managing Director.
• Coordinate and monitor ongoing architectural, engineering, and construction projects.
• Attend meetings on behalf of the MD and prepare reports, minutes, and action plans.
• Conduct research, feasibility studies, and technical analysis as required.
• Assist in project planning, scheduling, documentation, and quality control.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare presentations, proposals, technical reports, and business correspondence.
• Monitor project performance and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support the management team in operational and strategic decision-making.
• Represent the MD when delegated and provide leadership support to project teams.
• Contribute to business development, process improvement, and organizational growth initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Building Technology, Project Management, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3–5 years relevant professional experience.
• Strong understanding of project management and business operations.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, or other design/project management software is important. 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership potential with the capacity to assume greater responsibilities over time.