Director of Physical Planning

Person & Responsibility

• The Director, Physical Planning is the head of the Physical Planning Unit of the University, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the coordination and supervision of the physical infrastructural development of the University, ensuring that all such development projects conform strictly with the specifications of the institutions master plan.

Requirements
The Candidate must possess the following qualifications:

• A good Honours Degree / HND in Architecture / Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical)
• Must be a registered and current member of relevant professional bodies:
  • Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)
  • Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and or
  • Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN)
  • Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE).
• A higher Degree in Engineering and a Fellowship of any of the above listed professional bodies will be an added advantage.
• The candidate should be ICT literate and not more than sixty (60) years.

Experience:

• Candidate must have at least ten (10) years post graduation experience.

Salary / Conditions of Service

• The salary is as applicable to similar positions in Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined by the Council of Abia State University from time to time.
• The appointment will be for one term of five (5) years only.

Application Closing Date
23rd July, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates who possess the job qualifications / requirements should forward 25 copies each of their Applications and claimed credentials, along with their Curriculum Vitae (CV), which should include the following information:

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• State and Local Government of Origin
• Nationality
• Permanent home address
• Current Postal / Contact Address / Phone number
• Marital Status
• Number of children (with names and ages)
• Institution(s) attended (with dates)
• Academic and professional Qualification (with dates)
• Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Professional bodies
• Working Experience
• Present Employment Status, Salary and Employer
• Extra-curricular activities
• List of Publications, as appropriate, any other relevant information
• Names and Address of three (3) Referees (two of whom must be professionals in the candidate’s area of specialization).

Applications should be addressed and forwarded in a sealed envelope with the desired post clearly marked at the top left corner to:
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council,
Abia State University,
P.M.B. 2000,
Uturu, Abia State.

Note

• Applicants should also request their Referees to send confidential reports on them directly to "The Registrar, Abia State University, Uturu"
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

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