Spark & Light Nigeria Limited Senior Planners Jobs Vacancies in Nigeria

Spark
& Light Nigeria Limited is a wholly indigenous company providing
specialized engineering, environmental management care and protection, oil and
gas services, construction and other interrelated and integrated sectors of
service provision in Nigeria. We are duly registered with the Corporate Affairs
Commission of Nigeria (CAC) with incorporation number RC: 980429.

We
are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job
Title: Senior
Planner
Location: Lagos

Job
Description
The responsibilities/accountabilities of this role include demonstrating
confidence, experience and keenness to lead in the following areas of delivery:

Master
planning: carrying out independent site visits to do analysis of sites/
developments, development of high level conceptual options, location and
layout of master planning land uses, identifying population and knowledge
of current trends and technologies in planning and integrating inputs and
outputs with the environmental, infrastructure and transportation
planners.
Urban
design: writing and illustrating urban design and concept architecture
concepts, explanation and analysis of a projects requirements to develop
urban design and landscape guidelines, bench marking studies for
comparable developments, development of presentations and reports to
explain the same.
Architecture:
writing and illustrating concepts around different types of architecture,
explanation and analysis of a projects requirements to develop project
briefs, strategies and guidelines, bench marking studies for comparable
developments, development of presentations and reports to explain the same
Landscape
design: writing and illustrating landscape design and placemaking
concepts, explanation and analysis of a projects requirements to develop
strategies and guidelines, bench marking studies for comparable
developments, development of presentations and reports to explain the
same.
Leadership:
Leading (project managing) design projects for both internal and external
clients. Leading, taking records at progress meetings, presentations and
workshops.
Business
development: Seeking opportunities for further work with clients including
identification of opportunities, writing proposals, pricing and
determination of resources.
Responding
to ad hoc client and stakeholder requests: Quick turnaround for short
planning, urban design exercises.
Meeting
and establishing relationships with local authorities
Overall
responsibility of the planning function on the project
Co-ordinating
programmes for the work
Monitoring
the planning and project controlling works for conformance with project
procedures.
Communication
of programme information to team and stakeholders
Presentation
and negotiations of programme entitlement for additional works
Working
with the Construction Manager to ensure the construction programme is fit
for purpose

Requirements

Relevant
Bachelors degree in Architecture, and or Urban Design with a masters in
urban design, planning, landscape architecture an advantage
Minimum
of 3-5 years of relevant post graduate experience in Planning within the
construction industry, in architecture or site planning with consultancy
or a private developer.
Strong
background of working on highway or major infrastructure construction
projects
Sound
knowledge of best practices and demonstration of use of innovative
techniques in urban design, urban planning and sustainable development.
Excellent
hand drawing skills.
Both
tender & live works planning experience
Previous
highways planning experience – a plus
Experience
of using P6 and MS Office is essential
Previous
experience of managing / mentoring planning teams
Heavy
civil engineering background – qualifications or site experience
Strong
communication skills

Job
Title: Environmental
& Sustainability Manager
Location: Lagos

Key
Responsibilities

Developing
and implementing environmental strategies and action plans that ensure
corporate sustainable development;
Coordinating
all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling,
environmental health, conservation and renewable energy.
Leading
the implementation of environmental policies and practices;
Ensuring
compliance with environmental legislation
Liaising
with relevant bodies such as local authorities, public bodies and
competent bodies;
Auditing,
analysing and reporting environmental performance to internal and external
clients and regulatory bodies.
Carrying
out impact assessments to identify, assess and reduce environmental risks
and financial costs.
Developing
and implementing environmental management systems to continually improve
the impact of S&L Nig.Ltd on the environment;
Identifying
potential areas for environmental improvement projects and initiatives.
Operation
of the Waste Management System in accordance with the relevant
regulations.
Management
of all third party waste service providers.
Coordinating
public hearings and consultations on environmental matters;
Managing
relations with the board of directors, senior management and internal staff;
Ensuring
EMS objectives and targets are implemented in a prompt and effective
manner.
Training
staff at all levels in environmental issues and responsibilities;
Participating
in environmental education and research;
Negotiating
environmental service agreements and managing associated costs and
revenues;
Writing
environmental reports, assuming the lead responsibility with the company;
Being
proactive about corporate social responsibility issues and taking action
to ensure these are met;
Setting
organisational sustainability targets, and developing plans to meet those
targets and oversee their delivery.
Energy
performance targets.
From
time to time carry out related functions or other reasonable ad hoc duties
as may be required by any of the Company Directors

Qualifications/Requirements

Minimum
of Degree or HND in Earth sciences, Environmental health, Environmental
sciences or Engineering with a sustainability focus.
Previous
experience in a similar position is required to be successful in this
role.
Masters
degree or higher membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.
Has
a strong working knowledge of HSS&Q systems.
Can
demonstrate a strong track record in working off their own initiative to
reduce cost and improve service.
Commitment
to continuous learning
Show
initiative to recognise emerging problems and pro-actively develop
solutions using methods such as systems thinking.Demonstrate strong
leadership and influence
Demonstrate
a high level of computer literacy.
Be
self-motivated and be able to motivate staff at all levels
Communicate
effectively, both orally and in writing;
Manage
projects as well as produce and deliver presentations;
Establish
effective networks within the company and with external organisations.