Technical Assistant
Whitehouse Design Curators
Job Details
Job Description
Bridgemead Limited is recruiting on behalf of its client, Whitehouse Design Curators, to fill the position of Technical Assistant in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The company is seeking an experienced professional to oversee technical activities across its real estate development, construction, and property projects. The successful candidate will work closely with the Managing Director to ensure projects are completed efficiently, meet quality standards, and comply with relevant regulations.
Role Overview
The Technical Assistant will provide technical guidance and coordinate the planning, supervision, and execution of construction and property development projects.
The position involves reviewing technical documents, conducting property due diligence, managing regulatory approvals, monitoring construction quality, and supervising procurement and facility management activities.
The successful candidate will also serve as a technical adviser to the Managing Director while working with engineers, architects, surveyors, contractors, consultants, and government agencies to support successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Construction and Project Management
- Coordinate the technical planning and execution of construction and real estate development projects from start to completion.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, resources, construction quality, and contractor performance.
- Review architectural, structural, engineering, and survey drawings to confirm technical accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.
- Identify potential technical risks and recommend practical solutions to prevent delays or project failures.
- Ensure construction activities follow approved designs, safety requirements, and quality standards.
- Conduct technical investigations and feasibility assessments for proposed property developments.
- Review land titles, survey plans, ownership records, and other property documentation.
- Assess development restrictions and potential risks associated with land or property acquisitions.
- Support property acquisition decisions through technical assessments and recommendations.
- Coordinate planning permits, building approvals, development permits, and other statutory documentation.
- Ensure projects comply with applicable land, construction, environmental, planning, and health and safety regulations.
- Maintain professional relationships with government agencies, regulatory authorities, and relevant professional organisations.
- Monitor regulatory requirements and advise management on compliance matters.
- Coordinate the activities of architects, engineers, surveyors, consultants, contractors, and other technical professionals.
- Supervise the Procurement Manager and Facility Manager to support effective operations.
- Monitor procurement activities to ensure materials and services meet project requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and support to project, procurement, and facilities teams.
- Encourage teamwork, accountability, and effective communication among project stakeholders.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures for technical and project activities.
- Establish quality assurance processes and project monitoring procedures.
- Improve resource management, operational efficiency, and project delivery processes.
- Ensure facilities are properly maintained and meet relevant operational and safety standards.
- Prepare technical reports, project progress updates, and risk assessments.
- Provide recommendations to the Managing Director on project performance and technical decisions.
- Track project challenges and recommend corrective actions.
- Support management in planning and evaluating construction and property development activities.
Requirements
Interested candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in construction, engineering, real estate development, property development, or technical operations.
- Practical experience managing multiple construction or development projects from planning to completion.
- Good understanding of the Nigerian Land Use Act, land acquisition procedures, title verification, building regulations, and development control requirements.
- Experience coordinating statutory approvals and working with government or regulatory authorities.
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, surveyors, consultants, and contractors.
- Experience supervising technical, procurement, facilities, or project management teams.
- Previous experience in real estate, construction, architecture, engineering, or property development is highly preferred.
- COREN registration is required for candidates applying as engineering professionals.
- Membership of a relevant professional association is highly desirable.
- PMP certification or another recognised project management qualification will be an added advantage.
- A Master's Degree or relevant postgraduate qualification will also be an advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Technical leadership and construction project management.
- Land acquisition and property due diligence.
- Knowledge of statutory approvals and regulatory compliance.
- Project planning, execution, and performance monitoring.
- Quality assurance and construction supervision.
- Contractor, consultant, and stakeholder management.
- Procurement supervision and facilities management.
- Budget planning and resource management.
- Risk identification and problem-solving.
- Analytical thinking and decision-making.
- Technical documentation and report writing.
- Team coordination and professional communication.
Benefits
The position offers a monthly salary of ₦400,000.
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