Partner

Summary

An experienced architectural technician and team leader with 17+ years in building design, surveying, and project management. Expertise spans residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, with strong proficiency in building regulations, contract administration, and CDM compliance. Currently manages architectural functions for a national housebuilder.

Experience areas

1. YTS Trainee

   • Entry-level experience in a public-sector planning and building context

2. Architectural Technician

   • Conducted measured and stock condition building surveys
   • Produced design drawings, specifications and details for residential, commercial and industrial projects
   • Managed JCT planned maintenance projects up to £1.5m value
   • Chaired project meetings and delivered public presentations
   • Liaised directly with end users and housing professionals

3. Assistant Team Leader

   • Managed multi-disciplined team of architects, quantity surveyors, surveyors and site staff
   • Controlled budgets and scheduling across multiple concurrent projects
   • Administered Party Wall Notices and statutory health & safety documentation
   • Prepared pre-tender safety plans and issued completion health & safety files

4. Technical Co-Ordinator (Regional)

   • Co-ordinated internal design team and ~20 external design consultants across 30-project pipeline
   • Managed interdepartmental and external stakeholder liaison for development projects
   • Oversaw architectural and engineering design delivery across multiple locations

5. Senior Architectural Technician

   • Produced working drawings for bespoke and standard house types
   • Managed specification and design quality through supply chain
   • Solely responsible for sustainability standards compliance and building life assessments
   • Established partnership agreement with local building control authority

6. Partner – Architectural Management

   • Manage full architectural team and functions for national housebuilder with national coverage
   • Deliver specification and design for 150+ standard house types
   • Oversee Building Regulations and robust details applications
   • Instruct and manage external consultants for structural, heating, accessibility and testing services
   • Issue CDM health & safety files for all construction sites
   • Conduct staff development reviews and support pre-development cost viability analysis

Skills

Certifications

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