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THOMAS TUNSTALL

Liverpool,Merseyside

Summary

Experienced Architectural Technologist and Specification Consultant seeking a new challenge. I consider myself to be hard working, confident and enthusiastic. With a proven ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team. I work well under pressure and most importantly, I am enthusiastic about translating visions into realistic and functional designs in order to maximise project success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Architectural Technologist

Rider Levett Bucknall
Livrpool / Manchester, Merseyside
2024.09 - Current
  • Assisted the design team in providing professional design services.
  • Supported feasibility studies and design proposals for office fit-outs and refurbishments.
  • Played a key role in the creation of design packages from concept through to completion (RIBA Stages 1–6).
  • Participated in space planning exercises and supplied technical details for detailed design.
  • Maintained awareness of relevant legislation and regulations.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams on projects.
  • Led the preparation and submission of planning and building regulation applications.
  • Conduct measured surveys using Matteport camera technology to produce accurate digital site models.
  • Acted as Design Manager for a key account, overseeing project coordination and delivery.

Specification Consultant

Rider Levett Bucknall
Liverpool, Merseyside
2022.02 - 2024.09
  • Providing high calibre specification and writing services for Key Designers for projects which includes CAWS, Uni-class 2015, NBS and CSI Master Formats.
  • Independently delivering projects from inception to completion, on time and to the quality required.
  • Actively create business development opportunities by building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
  • Provide guidance and knowledge to assist new team members within live projects as and when required.

Technical Specification Consultant

Kingspan (Insulated Panels)
Holywell, Flintshire
2021.03 - 2022.02
  • Created detailed bespoke specifications for Architects and Designers.
  • Collaborated with Key Designers for projects on NBS Chorus to create CAWS & Uni-class 2015 Specifications.
  • Created data rich Revit models and visualisations for designers to show product potential.
  • Visited key Architects around England to showcase the service and give live demos for the Microsoft HoloLens so they could view their projects in Augmented reality.
  • Created good relationships and opportunities to upsell key products on Specifications to hit certain KPI's for product sold.

CAD Technician

INTERSERVE (Alder Hey Children's Hospital)
Liverpool
2020.09 - 2021.03

As CAD Technician for Interserve at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, my core responsibilities included; creating and updating the hospitals floor and site plans, running and managing maintenance and lifecycle projects for the upkeep of the hospital, creating schedules of works; and liaising with the relevant contractors. I also gained some great experience working with mechanical engineers which involved working closely to create HVAC schematics and service plans.

Architectural Technologist

IMA ARCHITECTS
Leicester, Leicestershire
2018.08 - 2020.03

Assisted in producing detailed drawings, specifications, and planning applications.

  • Collaborated with team members during design and construction phases for diverse projects, including warehouses and residential plots.
  • Worked with planning officers and building control to ensure compliance with building regulations.
  • Employed architectural and technical knowledge to address design challenges.
  • Coordinated with engineers and clients in design meetings.
  • Utilised Revit for 3D modelling, structural modelling, and construction details.
  • Applied AutoCAD for master planning and site layouts.
  • Generated photo-realistic visualisations using Lumion.
  • Gained BIM experience by collaborating 3D Revit models with structural and mechanical models.

CUSTOMER CARE SPECIALIST

2 Degrees
Auckland
2018.01 - 2018.06
  • Customer care specialist at one of the largest phone companies in New Zealand.
  • Working in a Head Office environment, dealing with customer calls in an effective manner.
  • Working in a KPI driven environment • Experience in sales and upselling of products • Working independently whilst also achieving team targets • Utilising customer management software and displaying product knowledge effectively.

BAR SUPERVISOR

The Alchemist
Liverpool
2016.09 - 2017.10
  • Supervisor and in store trainer for a cocktail bar in Liverpool.
  • As well as being a mixologist serving over 130 different cocktails, I was responsible for the training of new bartenders.
  • Other responsibilities included delivering masterclasses for private functions, stock takes, and managing the bar on our exterior events that The Alchemist were part of.

Education

MCIAT
2025.12 -

Bachelor of Science - ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Liverpool
2016

Higher National Diploma - CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDIES

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Liverpool
2001.04 - 2014.01

Diploma of Higher Education - ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING

SOUTHPORT COLLEGE
Southport
2012

Skills

  • Revit
  • Auto CAD
  • NBS (Chorus & Source)
  • Lumion (Visual CGI software)
  • Surveying
  • Microsoft Holo-lens
  • Good knowledge of Building Regulations 2015 and British Standards
  • Good understanding of JCT & NEC Contracts
  • Detailed understanding of Procurement Routes

Additional Information

  • Tom Giddings - Senior Associate at RLB - Tom.Giddings@uk.rlb.com
  • Joe Travers - Director at IMA Architects - joe.travers@ima-architects.co.uk

Timeline

MCIAT
2025.12 -

Architectural Technologist

Rider Levett Bucknall
2024.09 - Current

Specification Consultant

Rider Levett Bucknall
2022.02 - 2024.09

Technical Specification Consultant

Kingspan (Insulated Panels)
2021.03 - 2022.02

CAD Technician

INTERSERVE (Alder Hey Children's Hospital)
2020.09 - 2021.03

Architectural Technologist

IMA ARCHITECTS
2018.08 - 2020.03

CUSTOMER CARE SPECIALIST

2 Degrees
2018.01 - 2018.06

BAR SUPERVISOR

The Alchemist
2016.09 - 2017.10

Higher National Diploma - CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDIES

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
2001.04 - 2014.01

Bachelor of Science - ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

Diploma of Higher Education - ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING

SOUTHPORT COLLEGE
THOMAS TUNSTALL