James Usherwood
Pen-y-Fai, Bridgened,Vale o
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in technical drawing creation and interpretation, integrated design, and structural engineering. Experience working on eco and alternative design and build projects. Proficient in Revit and experienced in managing high-value projects, including new construction, alteration and renovation. Career goal: to leverage existing skillset in a dynamic environment focused on innovative architectural solutions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Architect / Engineer
Dragonfly Construction
Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
10.2020 - Current
- Established architectural vision and concepts in line with client needs.
- Created, printed and modified drawings using AutoDesk Revit.
- Produced detailed design calculations for structural element sizing using Tekla Tedds and Structural Designer
- Produced and verified construction detail documentation conforming to quality assurance and best practice standards.
- Completed comprehensive building regulation compliance evaluations.
- Developed planning applications for domestic projects, carefully checking and meeting requirements to optimise for approvals.
- Developed design-build projects with budgets of up to £500 000
Carpenter Foreman
Self Employed
Sidmouth, Devon
01.2005 - 09.2016
- Crafted bespoke carpentry installations for domestic and commercial clients.
- Monitored and assessed Carpenters' workmanship on a daily basis to maintain cohesive, professional standards of work.
- Accurately interpreted technical drawings and architects specifications to effectively determine project layouts and materials required.
- Liaised with clients to determine scope of work and job specifications.
- Conducted on-site duties in accordance with workplace health and safety regulations.
- Provided ongoing training and mentorship to new and existing team members.
- Sourced cost-effective materials and equipment, keeping projects within budgets.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction by completing quality work within schedule.
Apprentice Carpenter
The Complete Building Service
Honiton, Devon
01.2001 - 07.2005
- Carried out a wide range of carpentry and building practices.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials, applying safe loading techniques to prevent material damage.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Architectural Engineering
Cardiff University (Prifysgol Caerdydd)
Cardiff07.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Science
Petroc College
Sidmouth07.2016
NVQ Level 2 - Carpentry
Exeter College
Exeter06.2006
Skills
- Technical drawing creation and interpretation
- Integrated design
- Revit
- Structural engineering
- New construction and renovation
- Eco Building
- Job site management
- High-value project management
- Job site management
Timeline
Design Architect / Engineer
Dragonfly Construction
10.2020 - Current
Carpenter Foreman
Self Employed
01.2005 - 09.2016
Apprentice Carpenter
The Complete Building Service
01.2001 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Engineering - Architectural Engineering
Cardiff University (Prifysgol Caerdydd)
Diploma of Higher Education - Science
Petroc College
NVQ Level 2 - Carpentry
Exeter College
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