Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Nicola West

Raunds,Northants

Summary

A seasoned architectural technologist with over 25 years of membership of CIAT, demonstrating mastery in AutoCAD, and a working knowledge of Revit LT.

Expert in UK building regulations, proficient at planning applications. Skilled in technical specification writing using NBS Chorus & Source, contract administration, and project coordination. Proficient in leading small teams and producing technical drawings with construction detailing. Committed to delivering precise and detailed work through critical-thinking and attention to detail.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1994
1994
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Founder and Chartered Architectural Technologist

Red Bird Architecture Ltd
Raunds, Northamptonshire
2021.06 - 2025.05
  • Small residential projects & green oak frame ancillary buildings
  • Worked closely with over 100 clients to understand their needs, resulting in client satisfaction and referrals
  • Fostered customer loyalty with flexible services and great customer service.
  • Developed detailed drawings by utilising AutoCAD software. Trained on SEMA green oak design software.
  • Ran projects from inception to completion

Chartered Architectural Technologist-Part-time

Ink Drawn Global Ltd
Leicester, Leicestershire
2021.08 - 2022.09
  • Large scale residential project & small commercial project
  • Produced technical drawing packages and detailing
  • Performed Client facing role, team working

Chartered Architectural Technologist

Benchmark Architects
Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire
2018.12 - 2021.06
  • Small homeowner residential projects - full time
  • Worked closely with over 100 clients to understand their needs, resulting in client satisfaction.
  • Produced drawings, specifications and submittal packages for UK building regulations and Tenders
  • Team player mentoring younger staff

Designer

Kelly Hoppen Interiors LTD
Hammersmith, Hammersmith and Fulham
2018.04 - 2018.12
  • Full-time Role- High end residential interiors
  • Responded quickly to site problems, ensuring minimal disruption to construction schedules.
  • Produced accurate construction documents with meticulous attention to detail.

Chartered Architectural Technologist

Barber Cassanova Ruffles
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2017.09 - 2018.04

Animal Laboratory refurbishment into start-up science pods

  • Collaborated with construction teams for smooth project execution..
  • Produced drawings, specifications and submittal packages.
  • Communicated with clients to discuss project requirements and evolving needs.
  • Ran small team of junior architects and technologists

Education

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Construction

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
1999.09 - 2002.06

HNC Building Construction C & Design Technology B - Construction

Reading College of Technology
Reading
1989.10 - 1990.07

HNC in Building Studies - Construction

Croydon College
Croydon
1986.09 - 1988.07

ONC in Building Studies - Construction

East Surrey College
Redhill, Surrey
1984.10 - 1986.07

A-level in Building Construction - Construction

East Surrey College, Redhill
Redhill, Surrey
06.1986

Skills

  • AutoCAD mastery REVIT & Archicad 2D-light use
  • CIAT member for over 25 years (MBIAT & MCIAT)
  • Planning & UK building regulations mastery
  • Technical specification writing NBS Chorus & Source
  • Contract administration & project coordination
  • Technical drawing production & Construction detailing
  • Critical-thinking & attention to detail
  • Proficient at leading small teams

Affiliations

  • Assistant co-ordinator Project Linus UK- Northamptonshire
  • Befriender- Serve UK
  • Travelling with family and friends. Just returned from Singapore and Indonesia

Certification

1996 to May 2025 Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chartered Architectural Technologist-Part-time

Ink Drawn Global Ltd
2021.08 - 2022.09

Founder and Chartered Architectural Technologist

Red Bird Architecture Ltd
2021.06 - 2025.05

Chartered Architectural Technologist

Benchmark Architects
2018.12 - 2021.06

Designer

Kelly Hoppen Interiors LTD
2018.04 - 2018.12

Chartered Architectural Technologist

Barber Cassanova Ruffles
2017.09 - 2018.04

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Construction

Nottingham Trent University
1999.09 - 2002.06

HNC Building Construction C & Design Technology B - Construction

Reading College of Technology
1989.10 - 1990.07

HNC in Building Studies - Construction

Croydon College
1986.09 - 1988.07

ONC in Building Studies - Construction

East Surrey College
1984.10 - 1986.07

A-level in Building Construction - Construction

East Surrey College, Redhill
Nicola West