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
06.2021 - 05.2025
  • 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
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • 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
12.2018 - 06.2021
  • 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
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • 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
09.2017 - 04.2018

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
09.1999 - 06.2002

HNC Building Construction C & Design Technology B - Construction

Reading College of Technology
Reading
10.1989 - 07.1990

HNC in Building Studies - Construction

Croydon College
Croydon
09.1986 - 07.1988

ONC in Building Studies - Construction

East Surrey College
Redhill, Surrey
10.1984 - 07.1986

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
08.2021 - 09.2022

Founder and Chartered Architectural Technologist

Red Bird Architecture Ltd
06.2021 - 05.2025

Chartered Architectural Technologist

Benchmark Architects
12.2018 - 06.2021

Designer

Kelly Hoppen Interiors LTD
04.2018 - 12.2018

Chartered Architectural Technologist

Barber Cassanova Ruffles
09.2017 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Construction

Nottingham Trent University
09.1999 - 06.2002

HNC Building Construction C & Design Technology B - Construction

Reading College of Technology
10.1989 - 07.1990

HNC in Building Studies - Construction

Croydon College
09.1986 - 07.1988

ONC in Building Studies - Construction

East Surrey College
10.1984 - 07.1986

A-level in Building Construction - Construction

East Surrey College, Redhill
Nicola West