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Chartered Architectural Technologist with extensive technical design and development expertise in off-site manufactured systems and traditional construction. Over twenty years experience in the off-site construction sector, developing, proving and deploying Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in timber and steel. Strong design leadership skills developed primarily in the residential, student accommodation sectorsSenior design and development team leader with experience at businesses at the leading edge of the off-site construction sector delivering diverse MMC solutions from panelised low-rise products to multi-storey volumetric modular buildings.Extensive architectural design experience in the residential sector as a Chartered Architectural Technologist working on projects from one-off homes to large scale developments for sale and rent.Demonstrated capability to scope, lead and deliver, research, design and development activities from brief to completion including management of internal and external consultant resource relationships.First hand experience of working with test facilities and consultants to scope and prove the performance of components and assemblies against fire, acoustics and structural standards.Design orientated and collaborative with an eye for detail and an interest in new technologies. Able to analyse multiple options to select the most appropriate solution for a given brief, be it traditional construction, MMC, or a hybrid of both.Experience of implementing and working within quality systems such as ISO 9001, BOPAS etc. and a trained internal auditorResponsible for establishing the design and development functions at two multi-million pound start-up companies in the off-site manufacturing sector, leading multi-disciplinary teams working closely with clients, specialist consultants and approval bodies.

Listed skills include Cad, Research, Design Management, Product Development, and 41 others.