Craig Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Perth, Australia

Key projects included:Piccadilly Arcade and Theatre Redevelopment, Perth WA:Refurbishment of existing concrete encased steel framed building including new steel fly tower for theatre stage, composite slab floor infill and lift shaft modifications.Managed project from conceptual design stage through to the beginning of construction.Regular communication with consultant design team throughout design development to ensure efficient and coordinated solutions were… Show more Key projects included:Piccadilly Arcade and Theatre Redevelopment, Perth WA:Refurbishment of existing concrete encased steel framed building including new steel fly tower for theatre stage, composite slab floor infill and lift shaft modifications.Managed project from conceptual design stage through to the beginning of construction.Regular communication with consultant design team throughout design development to ensure efficient and coordinated solutions were delivered.Produced comprehensive opening up works schedule to minimize unknowns due to limited existing structural information and knowledge of existing conditions.Use of HTC Vive and Iris VR software to coordinate with architect during design development.Direct Factory Outlet, Perth Airport:Steel frame structure with long span feature trusses and large entry ‘sleigh’ facade features.Managed project from detailed design and throughout the construction phase to completion.Regular coordination with project team in order to meet tight construction programme.Esplanade Plaza, Perth, WA:Scheme design of new 10 storey office building above existing busport.Design of multiple slab systems for different grid layouts including steel frame with composite floor slab, steel frame with CLT floor and post tensioned concrete.Analysis of existing piled foundations to support new loads vs. new barrette foundation system located to avoid existing structure.Inner City College, Subiaco, WA:Detailed design of post-tensioned floor slabs using RAPT software. Show less

London, United Kingdom

In this role I worked on a variety of larger scale commercial and residential developments in and around London improving my technical ability, project management and client facing skills. Key projects included:9-11 Northburgh Street: Refurbishment of an existing 5 storey R.C.frame office building with basement.Design of an additional 2 storey timber frame extension.Lateral stability analysis to facilitate the removal of 1no. stair core and modifications to… Show more In this role I worked on a variety of larger scale commercial and residential developments in and around London improving my technical ability, project management and client facing skills. Key projects included:9-11 Northburgh Street: Refurbishment of an existing 5 storey R.C.frame office building with basement.Design of an additional 2 storey timber frame extension.Lateral stability analysis to facilitate the removal of 1no. stair core and modifications to another.Existing vs proposed load analysis using various materials to provide client with different extension options.34 Wembley Hill Road: New build design of two separate residential towers of 22 storey and 11 storey respectively, over a central podium courtyard, above 3 levels of mixed use basement in Wembley, London.Scheme design of reinforced concrete frame for residential towers, ground floor podium slab and mixed use basement levels.Load takedown and scheme design of piled raft slab on confined site.Apex Plaza: New steel entrance canopy and refurbishment of existing atrium space for 6 storey building in Reading.Large span steel framed entrance canopy and analysed existing reinforced concrete ground floor slab for new canopy structures in main atrium.Managed project from concept through detailed design up to tender stage, attending all design team meetings and formal client meetings. Show less

Perth, Australia

Worked as part of the industrial team to deliver structural solutions for large scale developments across multiple regions of Australia. Key design experience included:Port Kembla Grain Facility:• Design of steel trestles and reinforced concrete foundations supporting an elevated conveyor belt to transport grain to large storage silos. • Reinforced concrete pit and pile cap design to support high loads from bucket elevator tower receiving grain from… Show more Worked as part of the industrial team to deliver structural solutions for large scale developments across multiple regions of Australia. Key design experience included:Port Kembla Grain Facility:• Design of steel trestles and reinforced concrete foundations supporting an elevated conveyor belt to transport grain to large storage silos. • Reinforced concrete pit and pile cap design to support high loads from bucket elevator tower receiving grain from trucks.• Use of Autodesk Robot to design unloading area including steel portal frame shed and hoppers comprising stiffened steel plates, reinforced concrete plinth supports and raft base slab receiving grain from trains.Tropicana Crane Verifications:• Carried out third party structural review and verification of supporting structure for 90 Tonne, 25 Tonne and 6.5 Tonne cranes for submission to the Department of Mines.Cape Lambert Facilities:• Design of various portal frame storage buildings for cyclonic wind loading in North Western Australia. Show less

London, United Kingdom

• Gained a continuing appreciation for how works are carried out on site, buildability, economical factors and a sustainable approach throughout design and construction.• Produced safe and economic designs using finite element analysis software and hand calculations.• Effectively integrated FEA and CAD software including Revit, Rhino and Sketch Up to provide fast and accurate visual and informative proposals for prospective clients.• Compiled planning reports for… Show more • Gained a continuing appreciation for how works are carried out on site, buildability, economical factors and a sustainable approach throughout design and construction.• Produced safe and economic designs using finite element analysis software and hand calculations.• Effectively integrated FEA and CAD software including Revit, Rhino and Sketch Up to provide fast and accurate visual and informative proposals for prospective clients.• Compiled planning reports for multi-storey basements beneath existing dwellings, to include desk studies, ground conditions, impacts on existing structures and a construction method statement.• Mentored junior engineers to produce structural design packages for residential projects.• Provided introductions for new employees on how to use company design software to perform accurate calculations and export information to produce reports and building control packages. Show less

Waterlooville

• Analyse and amend AutoCAD drawings including rainwater harvesters, wastewater and grease management tanks.• Manage company CAD files by converting from DWG to PDF, archiving old revisions and numerically organising current diagrams.• Assist production team in acquiring and collating key product information for presentation to prospective clients.

Hastings, East Sussex

Log Effect Cabin, Field Gates and Fencing• Involved in laying a hard standing using appropriate layers for the construction of a sectional log effect cabin.• Safely demolished brick garden wall and prepared area for the installation of field gates and fencing.• Ensured that completed works are accurately level and operate correctly to provide added security and improve aesthetics of property.Sectional Cabin Reconstruction• Systematically… Show more Log Effect Cabin, Field Gates and Fencing• Involved in laying a hard standing using appropriate layers for the construction of a sectional log effect cabin.• Safely demolished brick garden wall and prepared area for the installation of field gates and fencing.• Ensured that completed works are accurately level and operate correctly to provide added security and improve aesthetics of property.Sectional Cabin Reconstruction• Systematically dismantled large cabin within a given time frame for transportation to another property.• Applied a logical approach to successfully convert into a smaller leisure shelter with storage facility.• Co-operated with a small team to complete project promptly and safely leaving site in its original state.Flat Renovation• Assisted in the demolition and replacement of supporting walls and roof timbers.• Treated roof timbers and installed rubber membrane beneath.• Contributed to kitchen and bathroom finishes following defined instructions.• Mixed cement and ballast to a given workability, enabling construction of a concrete floor upon a damp proof membrane.• Aided in the removal of lath and plaster walls before replacing with metal stud partitioning for dry lining.• Observed the installation of plumbing and electrical works throughout the home. Show less

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

• Managed administrative documents promptly and efficiently whilst establishing clear communication with store management.• Exercised co-operative skills in a demanding environment.• Dealing with customers in a professional manner and resolving any questions or complaints.• Numerous shifts placed in a supervisor role, requiring leadership and co-ordination of a small team including assigning roles and prioritising department obligations.