freelance desinger
Freelance Designer
Total years of experience :21 years, 1 Months
Arrange of drawings and specifications being done to suite client needs
Detail drawings and planning applications to comply with building Regs
3D Visualisations
3D Modelling (Auto Cad and Revit)
Specification write up’s
Utilities
(Freelance Designer) Oct 2013 - Present
Arrange of drawings and specifications being done to suite client needs
* Detail drawings and planning applications to comply with building Regs
* 3D Visualisations
* 3D Modelling (Auto Cad and Revit)
* Specification write up's
* Utilities
Kinetica Renewable Energy August 2012 - Oct 2013 (Project Engineer) * Preparing Planning applications drawings to comply with local Authorities for both Solar and Wind sites * Single line diagrams for DNO * Detail foundations drawings and any other detailing required * DNO cable route drawings * Cross section drawings * Visual splay drawings to satisfy planning authorities and highways using AutoTrack to comply with DMRB * Easement drawings to help with land boundaries and DNO connection point. * EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) drawings * Specifications writing for wind turbine and Solar panels * Swept path analysis drawings for point of entry and any pinch points identified for transport route * Swept path analysis for turbines and vehicular access Including transport access studies, trunk road access applications and the appraisal and reporting of traffic impacts for all road users. Auto Track * Site visits including site selection, design and feasibility * Checking new leads for Wind and Solar suitable sites. * Maintaining databases (GIS) and preparing schedules. * Checking websites for designation requirements and feasibility. * Virtual reality (Revit) 3D model of the proposed Wind and Solar Project where necessary to produce one * Freelance domestic and residential extensions National Grid November 2011June2012
(Assistant Design Engineer)
* Preparing information related to design, structure specifications, materials, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.
* Developing project workflow plans and determining project tasks and resource needs whilst administering project changes to achieve desired outputs.
* Successfully managing all projects by defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in compliance with company standards ensuring maximum client satisfaction.
* Liaising with clients, planning and scheduling projects, and monitoring project progress through site visits.
* Updating ArcFM and ESRI (graphics design) (a GIS planning tool) with information about gas mains replacement projects.
* Producing detail design drawings in AutoCAD and piping specifications
Manchester City Council Jan 2002 - Mar 2011
(Technical Architectural Officer)
* Served as a subject matter expert providing design solutions for the local authority building services department for disability adaption's relating to both public and private property.
* Provided detailed designs using AutoCAD and Revit 3D Modelling for various property and contract requirements.
* Worked in conjunction with authority assessment officers to ensure smooth transitioning of daily operations.
* Developed detailed planning and building regulation applications and documents 3D modelling where needed
* Compiled contract documents whilst performing tender appraisals. (STOCK CONDITION REPORT) Carried out * Ensured work in compliance with contract specifications and conditions for formal contacts such as JCT and bespoke local authority contracts.
* Worked towards higher levels of presentation and accuracy at all times.
The University of Salford, UK Sep 2008 - Apr 2011 BSc (Hons) in Architectural Design and Technology
Manchester College of Arts and Technology, UK Sep 2004 - Apr 2006 BTEC Building Construction Higher National Certificate (HNC)