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
1997.08 - 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
1990.06 - 1997.08
- 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 1993.09 - 1995.06
National Diploma - Construction and the Built Environment
Southern Regional College
Newry 1991.08 - 1993.06
GCSEs - English Literature, English Language, Maths, Physics, Art, Business Studies, French
Abbey Grammar School
NewrySkills
- 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
1997.08 - Current
Higher National Certificate - Building and Construction
Southern Regional College
1993.09 - 1995.06
National Diploma - Construction and the Built Environment
Southern Regional College
1991.08 - 1993.06
Junior Architectural Technician
Collins and Collins
1990.06 - 1997.08
GCSEs - English Literature, English Language, Maths, Physics, Art, Business Studies, French
Abbey Grammar School