Director, Physical Planning Unit at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU)

Job Title: Director, Physical Planning Unit

Description 

• The Director of the Physical Planning unit is responsible for the overall planning and development of the university’s physical infrastructure, including buildings, roads, parks, gardens, and utilities.
• The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and direction for the Physical Planning Unit, ensuring that the design of a safe, functional, and conducive to leaming environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Physical Planning Unit.
• Develop and implement the university’s physical development, master plans, and policies.
• Coordinate the preparation of master plans. and detailed designs, for university projects.
• Manage the unil’s budget and resources.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff in the Physical Planning Unit.

Requirements

• At least a second-class lower, honors degree in Architecture, Building, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Urban and Regional Planning or a related field plus NYSC or exemption certificate. 
• A minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience in physical planning, architecture, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a senior management position in a university or similar institution.
• Proven experience in managing physical infrastructure development in tertiary institution.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Registration with regulatory bodies (e.g.ARCON, CORBON, COREN, QSRVN, TOPREC,).
• ICT proficiency.

Conditions of Service

• The successful candidate will be appointed for a single term of four (4) years and entitled to the benefits and allowances approved by the
• Federal Government of Nigeria and the governing council, as the case may be.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 6th May, 2025. ThereInterested and qualified candidates should forward thirty (30) word-processed applications and thirty (30) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of credentials highlight the following:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters)
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin & Local Government Area
• Permanent Home Address
• Present postal Address/GSM Numbers/E-mail Address
• Marital Status
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Working Experience including full details of former and present post(s)
• Full details of service to the Nation and immediate community where applicable
• List of Publications where applicable
• Honours/Distinctions
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and addresses of three referees.

All applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of credentials should be sealed and marked at the top left-hand corner of the envelope addressed and sent through a courier with the title of the position applied for to:
The Registrar,
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,
P.M.B. 0248 Gubi campus,
Ningi-Kano Road,
Bauchi State.

Note

• Candidates should also request their three Referees to separately send reports on them, under confidential cover, directly to the same address above.
• The Referees should also be informed to indicate the position applied for.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
• The university reserves the right to verify any information provided by candidates.