Michael Cunningham Email & Phone Number

SummaryI have been a developer, architect, and aid worker at different and sometimes concurrent periods of my life.I have worked across the UK and overseas and have a reputation for working with and encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds. I am always looking for an opportunity to use my skills in a positive, socially responsible, and enjoyable manner.Areas of expertiseI am an extremely experienced architect, manager, and director. I have delivered over £150 million worth of building projects, including new build Housing, Office, School and Health facilities, refurbishment, work to Listed Buildings and other improvements to a wide range of buildings. I am experienced in managing design with complex groups of stakeholders.Skills and personal strengthsI enjoy designing with the client and the construction team. With an understanding of budget and quality, I can offer strategic advice. I am happy working either individually, or as part of a team.I have worked in the construction industry for 40 years and developed a wide range of skills and working relationships. I stay focused on the client’s required outcome and help to direct the building team. Professional Experience2015- 2024. Co-owner of Mersey Design Group Ltd, a multi-disciplinary firm of architects, quantity surveyors, interior designers. Working on educational, housing, health, and transport projects.2005-2015. Owner of Michael Cunningham Architects Ltd. A start up business that I took to a turnover of £300,000 before being approached by Mersey Design Group with a view to a merger.2003-2005 Senior Architect with Franklin Stafford Partnership. Working on £60 million housing and regeneration projects in Manchester.1999-2003 Associate with Edmund Kirby Partnership managing architectural services on £36 million Liverpool Schools PFI project.1996-1999 Architect with Ellis Williams Architects. Managing projects in leisure and theatre to value of £8 million.1993-1996. Trustee and Managing Director of Scottish European Aid. Based in Edinburgh and Eastern Europe. Responsible for UN and Soros Foundation grants more than £5 million, largely for water supply and shelter projects.Career note: other positions held with Brock Carmichael Architects, Building Design Partnership, and JT Design Build in Bristol.

Listed skills include Feasibility Studies, Architectural Design, Architecture, Construction, and 45 others.

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  John Moores University

  Architecture