Architect Job at HTL Africa

HTL Africa afro-centric architecture office deploys a commitment to simultaneously think, research and build at different scales and typologies. Our latest body of work, affordacity: a future african city envisioned around enterprise and sustainability was recently exhibited at the Goethe Institut Lagos and was the subject of a lecture delivered by Head of Design, James George at the University of Pennsylvania. Our work is organised around two hubs in Lagos and Johannesburg.

We are recruiting ti fill the position below:

Job Position: Architect

Job Location: Lagos

Role Description

• We are seeking an Architect for a full-time role, located in Lagos with flexibility.
• As an Architect at HTL Africa, you will be responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing the construction of buildings and other structures.
• You will work collaboratively with clients, engineers, and other professionals to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with building regulations, environmental laws, and safety codes.

Responsibilities

• Projects and design: Work with other architect(s) and the head of design, on design ideas and projects.
• This includes planning and designing of buildings along with a team of Architects, Brainstorming project ideas, completing design/ working drawings, model making and assisting in reviewing project proposals.
• Coordinating finished plans, specifications, and bill of quantities, building approvals, material approvals and construction drawings.
• He/ she should also know all the paperwork and reports required by town planning authorities and should be able to produce drawings for the securing of building approvals.
• Creative, highly innovative and should be able to express his/her design philosophy clearly.
• Must know the use of advanced techniques and modification/extension of theories, precepts, and practices.
• Responsible for working on design and working drawings assigned to him/ her/ the team.
• Working with other stakeholders to coordinate details of architectural projects.
• This includes building specifications, dimensions, assisting with project research and outlining project schedules and tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or related field
• Minimum of 5 -7 years of relevant experience
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other architecture software/tools.
• Demonstrated experience in designing public buildings from conception to completion
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• The use of 3D and rendering software is also required.
• The use of Rhino is also an added advantage.
• Professional Certification: ARCON, RIBA or AIA required.
• Master's in Architecture from a reputable university

Remuneration 

• Salary – Competitive 
• Commission on Deposits 
• HMO Coverage 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Portfolio to: admin@htlafrica.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.