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Arlo Farncombe

Birmingham,West Midlands

Summary

A motivated young engineer with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional engineering solutions while continuously learning. I possess a keen willingness and passion to comprehend and educate myself on the principles of building and engineering physics, which contribute to outstanding design solutions. Leveraging a diverse set of transferable skills acquired from various sectors of the industry, actively applying cross-disciplinary knowledge to further enrich expertise and its practical application

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Mechanical Design Engineer

Ridge & Partners LLP (Property & Construction Consultant)
Birmingham
09.2019 - Current
  • Drafted specifications and documentation for commercial and residential developments using NBS.
  • Produced and organised engineering schematics for projects and incorporated changes.
  • Encountered various facets of the industry and systems, enabling me to evolve into a valuable team member. I consistently offer input on design and demonstrate intuition and proactivity in resolving project challenges.
  • Working alongside many Chartered Engineers & seniors it has allowed be to learn the best practice of the systems and become more efficient in my design and reasoning
  • Having transitioned from an electrical background to mechanical design, I possess ample experience in addressing electrical issues that may arise during projects. My capacity to comprehend incoming information enables me to effectively assist in resolving such challenges.
  • I aim to persist in this endeavour to gain comprehensive insight into all systems involved, thereby enhancing my value as a team member.
  • Enhanced communication skills with contractors, manufacturers, and similar stakeholders, resulting in improved efficiency in obtaining information.
  • Effective at input on design and drafting concepts within Building Services & more developed design as well as assisting where needed with technical support i.e AutoCAD / Revit / IES / Amtech / Dialux
  • Meet with industry standards & regulations, Use design software, Meet with professionals to build relationships, Design Mechanical Systems, Design Electrical Systems

Mechanical Design Technician

Ridge & Partners
Birmingham, West Midlands
09.2017 - 09.2019

• Producing a range of drawings using AutoCAD/Revit
• Carrying out design calculations for Ventilation, Heating, Cooling, Domestics and Above Ground Drainage systems.
• Designing projects inline with the latest regulations and client requirements
• Workload planning and organisation
• Communicating with external bodies, manufacturers, and the wider team
• Producing information from feasibility up to stage 4C inline with the RIBA Stages (Schedules, Technical submittals etc.)
• Collaborating with likeminded engineers to provide the best design solution
• Carrying out surveys
• Ensuring that deadlines are met.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Building Services Engineering

Coventry University
Coventry
09.2021 -

Higher National Diploma - HNC Diploma in Building Services Engineering

Bournville College
Birmingham
09.2019 - 06.2021

ONC - Building Services Engineering

Solihull College And University Centre
Birmingham
09.2017 - 06.2019

City & Guilds - Level 2 – Level 3 Electrical Installation

Solihull College And University Centre
Birmingham
09.2015 - 06.2017

Skills

  • Design development
  • CAD software proficiency
  • Schematics understanding
  • Design concepts

Custom

I am interested in electronics and the components involved with creating an electronic device, I spend my spare time soldering and researching new projects that I could get involved with. I am also into building PC's for myself and other peers. I find it a good past time that helps me build other skills & techniques such as cable management.

Personal Information

Date of birth: 07/31/99

Affiliations

  • Climbing
  • Badminton

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Building Services Engineering

Coventry University
09.2021 -

Mechanical Design Engineer

Ridge & Partners LLP (Property & Construction Consultant)
09.2019 - Current

Higher National Diploma - HNC Diploma in Building Services Engineering

Bournville College
09.2019 - 06.2021

Mechanical Design Technician

Ridge & Partners
09.2017 - 09.2019

ONC - Building Services Engineering

Solihull College And University Centre
09.2017 - 06.2019

City & Guilds - Level 2 – Level 3 Electrical Installation

Solihull College And University Centre
09.2015 - 06.2017
Arlo Farncombe