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Architect with more than 45 years’ experience in the design, construction, and supervision of various building types within the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, GCC, India and Iran. Highly experienced in a variety of roles dealing with clients, internal and external disciplines, and key stakeholders.• Within the United Kingdom Lead Architect on several healthcare projects: Wythenshawe Acute Hospital PFI, Age Care Unit at Hereford PFI, The Beatson Oncology Unit, North Staffordshire PFI, Surgical Treatment Centre at QE Hospital Gateshead.• On moving to the Middle East, responsible for all aspects of design and production output on various projects; including Dubai Al Zahra Hospital (210-bed), Noida ‘The World’ Hospital (2,500-bed), Dubai Sky Gardens (42-storey residential tower), numerous schools, and commercial and leisure developments in GCC, India and Iran. • Lead Consultant on refurbishment and improvements across Jumeirah Properties portfolio: Burj Al Arab restaurant, Jumeirah Beach Hotel restaurant and Wild Wadi waterpark refurbishment. • Managed design and production information for a 25m high Lighthouse which stands in the Persian Gulf.• Travelled to and from India to design and supervise construction of the first fully integrated off-site prefabrication facility in Krishnagiri (KEF Infra One Industrial Park), Company Head Office fit-out in Bangalore and concept/detail design on two schools for company charitable foundation.• Design Architect and Project Manager on a Traffic Management Centre for Dubai RTA.• Dubai EXPO 2020. Design Architect and Project Manager on numerous building types within this prestigious and important event for the UAE. Including Restaurants, Kiosks (off-site prefabrication), Utility buildings and liaison with stakeholders on Water Feature and Garden in the Sky.

Listed skills include Architectural Design, Design Management, Feasibility Studies, Architecture, and 10 others.