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KEVIN CAROLAN

KEVIN CAROLAN

Newry,Down

Summary

Deadline-driven Architectural Technologist, with over 30 years of experience, highly effective at collaborating with clients to understand needs.

Enthusiastic about translating visions into realistic and functional designs. Focused on developing creative technical solutions to architectural design problems and working quickly to maximise project success.

Knowledgeable about design principles, codes, requirements and building practices. Ready to bring expertise to your company and support first rate architectural designs.

Technical experience across residential, commercial, industrial and retail projects.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Architectural Technologist

Bernard Dinsmore Chartered Architect
WARRENPOINT, Down
08.1997 - Current
  • Utilised technical knowledge to develop creative solutions to design problems.
  • Aiding Lead Architect with all aspects of design development;
  • Meet with client and other professionals at early stage to coordinate project brief;
  • Responsible for:
    - technical development of projects from concept to completion;
    - local authority compliance;
    - technical drawings and detailing of varied projects, including domestic, commercial, agricultural and sporting developments;
    - writing and collating technical and material specifications under direction of Lead Architect;
  • Coordination with design team / sub-consultants and contractors on various projects;
  • Carrying out as-built, measured record surveys;
  • ongoing technical site inspections;
  • Technical site meetings / problem solving with contractors;
  • Client coordination throughout project;
  • team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
  • Communicate with clients to discuss project requirements and evolving needs.
  • Adhere to building codes and standards to determine compliance with designs.
  • Deliver projects on time and below proposed budget.
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies and planning authorities to secure permissions and guarantee compliance.

Junior Architectural Technician

Collins and Collins
Newry, Down
06.1990 - 08.1997
  • Worked alongside senior technicians to learn all aspects of technical drawing.
  • Planning presentations.
  • Carrying out of measured record surveys and drawing up same (manual drafting by hand).
  • Transfer maps for legal purposes.
  • Hand drawn detailing for various projects.
  • Liaised with regulatory bodies and planning authorities to secure permissions and guarantee compliance.

Education

Higher National Certificate - Building and Construction

Southern Regional College
NEWRY
09.1993 - 06.1995

National Diploma - Construction and the Built Environment

Southern Regional College
Newry
08.1991 - 06.1993

GCSEs - English Literature, English Language, Maths, Physics, Art, Business Studies, French

Abbey Grammar School
Newry

Skills

  • Building regulations
  • CAD - Drawing Exress
  • Construction detailing
  • Materials research
  • Free-hand sketching
  • Site evaluations
  • Measured surveys
  • Planning regulations

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Senior Architectural Technologist

Bernard Dinsmore Chartered Architect
08.1997 - Current

Higher National Certificate - Building and Construction

Southern Regional College
09.1993 - 06.1995

National Diploma - Construction and the Built Environment

Southern Regional College
08.1991 - 06.1993

Junior Architectural Technician

Collins and Collins
06.1990 - 08.1997

GCSEs - English Literature, English Language, Maths, Physics, Art, Business Studies, French

Abbey Grammar School
KEVIN CAROLAN