Technical Assistant

Bridgemead Limited

Bridgemead Limited provides customized HR solutions to optimize workforce productivity and profitability. Our expert trainers design bespoke training programs, innovative HR strategies, and efficient payroll systems tailored to each client’s unique needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Assistant

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting Line: Managing Director

Role Brief Whitehouse Design Curators is seeking an experienced Technical Assistant to provide technical leadership across its real estate development, construction, and property projects. The role will oversee technical project delivery, land and property due diligence, regulatory compliance, construction quality, procurement, facilities, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical adviser to the Managing Director and coordinate internal teams, consultants, contractors, and relevant regulatory authorities to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical planning, supervision, and delivery of construction and property development projects from inception to completion.
• Conduct technical due diligence, feasibility assessments, site investigations, structural assessments, and property acquisition reviews.
• Review architectural, structural, engineering, and survey drawings to ensure technical integrity and compliance with applicable standards.
• Oversee land acquisition due diligence, including title verification, survey plans, ownership documentation, development restrictions, and related property records.
• Coordinate statutory approvals, planning and development permits, building approvals, and other regulatory documentation.
• Maintain effective relationships with relevant government agencies, regulatory authorities, professional bodies, consultants, contractors, and technical service providers.
• Monitor project quality, timelines, budgets, resources, contractor performance, and technical risks, ensuring timely corrective action.
• Supervise the Procurement Manager and Facility Manager, ensuring quality sourcing, effective resource utilisation, safe facilities, and operational compliance.
• Develop and implement technical SOPs, quality assurance processes, project governance frameworks, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project, technical, procurement, and facilities teams.
• Prepare technical reports, project updates, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations for the Managing Director.
• Ensure compliance with applicable land, building, planning, environmental, health and safety, and development control regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in construction, engineering, real estate development, property development, or technical operations.

• Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple construction or development projects from planning through completion.

• Strong working knowledge of the Nigerian Land Use Act, land acquisition, title verification, planning approvals, development control, and building regulations.

• Proven experience coordinating statutory approvals and engaging relevant government and regulatory authorities.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams comprising architects, engineers, surveyors, consultants, contractors, and other technical professionals.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise technical, procurement, facilities, and project teams.

• Experience in real estate, construction, architecture, engineering, or property development is highly preferred.

• COREN registration is required for engineering professionals; membership of relevant professional bodies is highly desirable.

• PMP or other recognized project management certification is an added advantage.

• A Master’s degree or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.

• Skills & Competencies

• Technical Leadership

• Construction & Project Management

• Land & Property Due Diligence

• Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

• Project Planning & Execution

• Quality Assurance

• Contractor & Consultant Management

• Procurement Oversight

• Facilities Management

• Risk Management

• Stakeholder & Government Relations

• Budget & Resource Management

• Problem Solving

• Analytical Thinking

• Technical Reporting

• Team Leadership.

Salary

N600,000 per month.

Application Closing Date

4th October, 2026.