Partner

Summary

An experienced architectural technician and team leader with 35+ years in building design, project management, and regulatory compliance. Currently managing architectural functions for a national housebuilding organisation, with expertise spanning design coordination, building regulations, CDM compliance, and multi-disciplinary team leadership.

Experience areas

1. YTS Trainee

2. Architectural Technician

   • Conducted measured and stock condition building surveys with defect diagnosis
   • Prepared design drawings, specifications and details for new build and refurbishment projects
   • Managed JCT projects on planned maintenance schemes
   • Chaired project meetings and delivered public presentations
   • Provided direct liaison with stakeholders and operational staff

3. Assistant Team Leader

   • Managed multi-disciplined teams across architectural, quantity surveying and surveying disciplines
   • Administered party wall procedures and regulatory notifications
   • Prepared pre-tender safety plans and health & safety documentation
   • Implemented scheduling and cost control across project portfolios

4. Technical Coordinator (Regional)

   • Coordinated internal design team and circa 20 external design consultants
   • Managed architectural and engineering functions across a 30-project development pipeline
   • Liaised with multiple internal and external departments and partners

5. Senior Architectural Technician

   • Produced working drawings for bespoke and standard product ranges
   • Managed specification and design approval through supply chain
   • Took sole responsibility for building standards compliance and assessments
   • Established regulatory partnerships with statutory authorities

6. Partner – Architectural Management

   • Managed whole architectural team and function for national housebuilder
   • Delivered standard product and build specifications for speculative and social housing
   • Coordinated building regulations and robust details applications nationally
   • Discharged planning conditions and warranty requirements
   • Instructed and managed external design consultants
   • Issued CDM health & safety files across all project sites

Skills

Certifications

• BTEC ONC – Public Administration
• BTEC ONC – Building Studies
• BTEC HNC – Building Studies
• BSc(Hons) Building Surveying