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Chris Clare

Portsoy,Aberdeenshire

Summary

Detail-oriented Architectural Technician executing precise technical drawings and construction documentation. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to translate design concepts into functional solutions that comply with regulations. Develops comprehensive specifications for building materials, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Architectural Technician

Highland Council
Inverness
10.2025 - Current
  • Executed precise technical drawings and modelling to produce compliant construction documentation and 3D building models using CAD and BIM software.
  • Facilitated preparation and submission of applications for building control and planning approval to ensure compliance with legal regulations.
  • Develop specifications for building materials, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers, and clients to transform design ideas into functional plans.

Architectural Technologist

Aberdeenshire Council
Banff, Aberdeenshire
07.2022 - 10.2025

Achievements and responsibilities:

Technical:

· Carry-out measured surveys of proposed site areas and existing buildings

· Produce concept design layouts with presentation to clients

· Planning application drawings and supporting documentation for submission

· Conservation area and listed building consent applications

· building warrant applications along with supporting documentation for submission.

· Production of level 2 compliant BIM information

· Construction drawing packages and supporting information for tender

· Liaising with other construction professionals including Planners, Engineers and Building control

· Site inspection of construction projects

· Specification of building elements and materials

Health and Safety

· Production of pre-construction information for inclusion in tender information to allow principal contractor to plan and manage construction phase

· Risk assessments for pre-construction information

· Provide client and building users with updated health and safety files-O & M manuals

Administration

· Contract Administration of projects including extension of time claims, variations in contract and client updates.

· lead pre-start, design team, progress and handover meetings

· Prepare and issue completion and end of year defects certification

Assisted in receiving and collating gas and electrical certification.

Maintained awareness of industry standards and building regulation updates.

Communicated progress updates to clients.

Architectural Assistant

Moray Council
Elgin, Moray
03.2015 - 07.2022

· Carry-out measured surveys of proposed site areas and existing buildings

· Produce concept design layouts with presentation to clients

· Planning application drawings and supporting documentation for submission

· Conservation area and listed building consent applications

· building warrant applications along with supporting documentation for submission.

· Production of level 2 compliant BIM information

· Construction drawing packages and supporting information for tender

· Liaising with other construction professionals including Planners, Engineers and Building control

· Site inspection of construction projects

Specification of building elements and materials

Education

BSc - Architectural Technology

UHI
Inverness
01-2014

Skills

  • Building information modeling
  • Technical drawing
  • Construction documentation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Material specification
  • Client communication
  • Health and safety
  • Planning applications
  • 3D modelling and rendering

Timeline

Architectural Technician

Highland Council
10.2025 - Current

Architectural Technologist

Aberdeenshire Council
07.2022 - 10.2025

Architectural Assistant

Moray Council
03.2015 - 07.2022

BSc - Architectural Technology

UHI
Chris Clare