Architect Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Architect
 

Industry: Construction
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Our client is an independent professional Architecture company that specializes in planning, design and management of architectural, landscape and interior design projects. 

They have considerable experience in handling a wide range of large and small project for commercial and private clients in Kenya and East Africa region. 

They seek to hire an Architect who will be involved in construction projects from the earliest stages right through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Discussing the objectives, requirements and budget of a project


• Consulting with other professionals about design


• Preparing and presenting feasibility reports and design proposals to the client


• Advising the client on the practicality of their project


• Writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts


• Assisting in project planning and management


• 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


• Drawing up 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

Key Skills and Qualifications Required

• Degree in Architecture


• At least 5 years of working experience in a busy architectural consultancy firm


• 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

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Architect)  to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before Friday 8th May, 2015

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Nabui House, 3rd floor, Westlands. 

(Next to Unga House)