A respectable Construction firm is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Site Architects.

• A Site Architects is Responsible for creating building designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments.
Employ specialist design and construction knowledge combined with high level drawing skills to develop building plans that incorporate functionality, safety and cutting-edge design. Must Play a key supervisional role during construction adapting the plans according to budget constraints, environmental factors or client needs. Must be able to Operate as part of an overall project team working closely with a range of professionals from quantity surveyors to building services engineers.

Reporting Relationships
Reports To:
• Project Manager

Responsibilities
• Discussing the objectives, requirements and budget of a project;
• Consulting with other professionals about the design of an environment;
• Preparing and presenting feasibility reports and design proposals to the client;
• 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;
• 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;
• Preparing 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.

Qualification & Experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• High levels of creativity, imagination and vision.
• A keen interest in the built environment and the dedication to see projects to their conclusion.
• Willingness to work long hours, under time and budget pressure.
• Excellent design and drafting skills and proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD).
• Strong mathematical skills.
• A keen eye for the detail of specific tasks, combined with an understanding of how such specifics fit in with the project as a whole.
• Organizational, project management and planning skills, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• An analytical mind with excellent problem-solving ability.
• Leadership skills as well as the ability to work well within a team of other professionals.

Must be CCNA Certified , with at least 2 years post training experience. CCNP certification will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 3 yrs experience as a Site Architects/engineer.
Qualified and Interested candidates should send their cvs to contact.ify@brentconsulting.com