Savvy Capire Partner Limited Job Opportunities in Nigeria

Savvy Capire Partner Limited that provides solutions to commercial, residential buildings and work place management. We have offices and operational presence in four African countries - Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.


We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Architect/Building Engineer

Location: Nigeria

Job Descriptions

• The Architect will be responsible for all areas relating to the creation of designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments.
• The Architect stays involved throughout the construction process, adapting their plans according to budget constraints, environmental factors or client needs.
• Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction
• Making sure the project is running according to schedule and budget
• Playing a part in project and team management
• Travelling regularly to building sites, proposed locations and client meetings.
• Vendor co-ordination & Management at site.
• Project management.
• Working closely with a team of other professionals such as building service engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and architectural technologists
• Applying for planning permission and advice from governmental new build and legal departments
• The Architect will also work closely with a range of construction professionals from quantity surveyors to building services engineers.
• This position will also be responsible for:
• Creating building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications
• Liaising with construction professionals about the feasibility of potential projects
• Working around constraining factors such as town planning legislation, environmental impact and project budget
• Writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts
• Drawings and interpretation of drawings
• Choosing the materials to be used and specifying the requirements for the project

• Must hold Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Technology or Quantity Surveying with relevant professional qualifications.
• Must Possess good written and oral communication skills, decision-making and problem solving skills, administrative and management skills; leadership and interpersonal skills, advanced computer knowledge, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Also required to work regular office hours but may work long hours, nights and weekends due to tight schedules.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Building/Construction Industry
• Must have advanced knowledge of federal, state and local building administrative codes relating to building projects, knowledge of modern architectural methods and background on solving architectural design and construction problems.

• Bachelor of Architecture
• Willingness to work long hours, under time and budget pressure
• Excellent design and drafting skills and proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD, Revit Architecture, Autocad ,Archicad, SketchUp and Photoshop)
• Ability to prepare standard project and work schedule report
• 2-3 years of experience in Architecture
• 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

• To develop and implement clear corporate communications and brand management programs deriving from and supportive to the overall corporate goals and objectives of the Company
• Manage all database including the facility maintenance software
• Provide high level support for strategic marketing, increasing market shares and niche market identification/penetration

• Articulate, execute and manage strategies on Branding, Publicity, Advertising, Media Management, Events Management and Corporate Social Responsibility to deliver the organizations goals for visibility, reputation and brand positioning aspiration.
• Evolve policies and guidelines for all aspects of the Communications and Brand Management Function
• Maintain database of facility, purchase orders, quotations and correspondence.
• Provide information and up-to-date web content about Savvy Capire for publication on the website and social media
• Liaise with the Directors and HODs in writing and producing marketing material (brochures, posters, flyers etc).
• Research and develop a monthly marketing action plan for the marketers to support strategic marketing activities.
• Generate minutes of meetings and department reports; strategy documents, internal communiques and other project-based reports as required.
• Advice on suitable CSR initiatives and managing the activities.
• Determine appropriate media and channels for corporate communications
• Negotiate favorable terms for the Company on all brand management and communications contracts and projects
• Communications /response for crisis and issue management
• Manage and account for the Communications and Brand Management budget
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chairman, Board of Directors, and Managing Director/CEO of the Company
• Facilitate good media coverage of the Company by developing and maintaining good media relations through engagement and availing relevant information to members of the public.

• Candidate should have a minimum of 3 years work experience in marketing and branding.
• Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations preferred.
• Masters of Science Degree in Communications/ Public will be an added advantage
• Membership of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) / Chartered Marketing Communications Institute of Nigeria (CMCIN) will be an added advantage
• Experience must include strategic planning, communications planning and management, marketing and media relations.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to clearly present recommendations and ideas to summarize complex issues.

• Strong communication skills with personable appearance
• Customer Service skills
• Excellent IT proficiency skills and conversant with the use of social media
• Ability to think strategically
• Strong Interpersonal skills/Team Player
• Creativity and innovative skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Fundraising expertise
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
• Ethical