In the last five years my experience has been focused on providing innovative and cost effective design solutions for the development of Dementia Care Homes for Encore Care, as well as retirement and affordable housing schemes for Platinum Skies. Working closely with M&E contractors to provide a more sustainable approach to the energy consumption of large developments. Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external relationships. Enjoys being part of, as well as managing, motivating and training, a successful and productive team, and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working environments. • Providing cost effective design solutions for Dementia Care And retirement living.• Working in partnership with the NHS to provide new and innovative care facilities• Working alongside the procurement team on purchasing cost effective materials globally• Providing technical support to our site based teams• Managing large 80 bed care developments from post planning to completion• Delivering fully detailed drawing packages• Managing external consultants to insure continuity of design ethos• Leasing with care staff to ensure our care homes meet the requirements of the end user • Co-ordination of utilities • Pricing works and managing financial budgets• Negotiating with contractors and other professionals• Working closely with local authorities • Leading design stage meetings• Using MMC’s to achieve sustainable design solution• Managing a team of technicians• Producing design stage programmes

• Providing sketched design ideas to clients at feasibility stages• Producing detailed planning and working drawings• Project managing jobs from design stage through to completion• Proficient in both planning and building regulation requirements• Playing a pivotal role in the training of junior members of staff • Working in close conjunction with local authorities and clients to ensure the best possible design solutions are achieved• Actively seeking clients through good networking skills to increase company profile.• Co-ordinating junior members of staff and aiding their development• I am competent in using Archicad, Microsoft word, Microsoft excel, Photoshop, illustrator and PowerPoint.• Preparation of tender documents• Regularly visit site to attend progress and design stage meetings• Making critical decisions through-out the construction phase• Specifying materials and understanding products• Co-ordination of other members of the design team• Negotiating with contractors and other professionals• Pricing jobs and managing financial budgets• Working to deadlines

• Learning basic building skills • Developing an understanding of building technology• Working on projects from demolition to completion• Developing working relationships and co-ordination skills• Learning to communicate on all levels• Working to deadlines• Time management skills• Delivering and distributing materials• Assisting workers with equipment• Preparing and cleaning the construction area