Lilyella Smith
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Summary
Driven PlanBEE student currently completing a HNC/HND in Design and Construction Management, with hands-on experience in architectural design, BIM and technical drawing production. Strong interest in Architectural Technology apprenticeship opportunities to further develop my skills in design details and digital construction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Engineering Apprentice
Desco
01.2026 - Current
- Picking up architects' and clients' comments on drawings and changing the electrical schematic to reflect these changes.
- Adding fire, lighting, emergency lighting, and security to electrical drawings.
Quantity Surveying Apprentice
Meldrum Construction
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Produced digital take-off measurements using Bluebeam Revu. Supporting cost planning, and scope definition across existing commercial projects and new buildings.
- Supported the tendering process by coordinating with subcontractors, issuing detailed documentation, and outlining scope to enable accurate pricing.
- Reviewed the tender responses and assisted in subcontractor selection based on value for money, scope compliance, and commercial suitability. This informed project decisions.
Architect/ Architectural Technologist Apprentice
GT3 Architects
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Applied design feedback to development, supporting alignment between project requirements, design intent, and the expectations of the stakeholders (Farnborough public).
- Integrated the landscaping drawings into the primary Revit model, supporting cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- Assisted with Revit wall details, changing details where necessary.
- Assisting with the assembly of research and design boards for an open studio event.
Construction Apprentice
Morgan Sindall Construction
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Reviewed construction programmes and produced progress reports. Supporting programme monitoring, reporting and project coordination on a live DfE education project.
- Developed understanding of substructure risks, underground services and existing constraints on the site, supporting informed design changes and decisions.
- Carried out SHE inspections (safety, health and environment) identifying and esculating risks to site managenent to support safe and compliant delivery of projects.
Mechanical Engineering Apprentice
RED Engineering Design
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Produced as-built drawing packages using AutoCAD to support accurate project information and client handover on a data centre project.
- Quality assurance of a data centre chilled water circuit, ensuring access for maintenance and cleaning purposes.
Education
Higher National Diploma - PlanBEE - Construction, Design and Build Technician (Level 5)
Gateshead College
01-2026
Higher National Certificate (HNC) - PlanBEE - Construction, Design and Build Technician (Level 4)
Gateshead College
01-2026
A-Levels (Level 3) -
Harton Academy
01-2024
GCSEs
Harton Academy
Skills
- Understanding of Revit tools
- AutoCAD
- Bluebeam
- Problem solving
- Communication between different disciplines
Continued Professional Development
- Steam Fundamentals CPD
- Carbon Training
- Washroom Design and Specification RIBA approved CPD
- Green Infrastructure CPD
Timeline
Electrical Engineering Apprentice
Desco
01.2026 - Current
Quantity Surveying Apprentice
Meldrum Construction
09.2025 - 12.2025
Architect/ Architectural Technologist Apprentice
GT3 Architects
05.2025 - 08.2025
Construction Apprentice
Morgan Sindall Construction
01.2025 - 05.2025
Mechanical Engineering Apprentice
RED Engineering Design
10.2024 - 12.2024
Higher National Diploma - PlanBEE - Construction, Design and Build Technician (Level 5)
Gateshead College
Higher National Certificate (HNC) - PlanBEE - Construction, Design and Build Technician (Level 4)
Gateshead College
A-Levels (Level 3) -
Harton Academy
GCSEs
Harton Academy