Head, Integrated Designs & Development Solution (Architect) at GroupCo – Lekki, Lagos

GroupCo is recruiting a full-time Head of Integrated Design and Development Solutions in Lekki, Lagos. The role will build and lead the IDDS strategic business unit, direct architectural and development planning, and take commercial responsibility for design-led residential and mixed-use projects, including Citi-Dream Homes.

Key responsibilities

• Set up the IDDS business unit, define services, policies, processes, strategic targets and performance measures.
• Lead GroupCo’s architectural vision for residential communities, mixed-use developments and dream homes.
• Build and mentor multidisciplinary design, architectural and business-development teams.
• Own project concepts, commercial feasibility, financial alignment and readiness for sale.
• Evaluate sites, support land negotiations and coordinate legal, regulatory and development stakeholders.
• Oversee conceptual designs, technical drawings, design collaboration and building-code compliance.
• Manage planning permissions, zoning, environmental approvals and entitlement requirements.
• Assess acquired sites for soil, drainage, access, utility and environmental constraints and plan site preparation.
• Coordinate project milestones, quality assurance, construction interfaces and design adherence with the CPM business unit.
• Integrate landscape and interior design, smart-living features, digital design tools and sustainability considerations.
• Develop architectural consulting, design and feasibility services for external clients.
• Represent the business unit in client pitches, negotiations, professional forums and relevant digital channels.
• Manage annual budgets, revenue and profitability indicators and regular performance reports.
• Drive continuous improvement and use tools such as BIM, virtual walkthroughs and AI-assisted design where appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Three to five years’ post-qualification experience in architectural services, property development or business development.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Lumion and related architecture tools.
• Familiarity with collaborative project planning tools such as Trello, Asana and Miro.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex development projects.
• Strong strategic, commercial, financial and stakeholder-management skills.
• Sound knowledge of planning regulations, design coordination, sustainability and contemporary digital techniques.
• Ability to travel to sites, attend client and industry meetings and work flexibly when projects require.
• Commitment to GroupCo’s values of accountability, innovation, teamwork, integrity and client value.