Ross McIlvean

Experience

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  Oliver + Robb Architects

  Dec 2006 - Mar 2015

  Architectural Technician
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  Oliver and Robb Architects

  Mar 2015 - Oct 2017

  Senior Architectural Technologist

  Architectural Technician• Management of Planning and Building Warrant applications for both residential and commercial projects up to the value of £10m.• Creation of technical detailing and production information drawings for tender and construction purposes.• Acting as architectural point-of-contact within the office for clients, design consultants and contractors - carrying out subsequent contract administration.• Co-ordination of Section 6 (Energy) Certification• Production of, and in-house training in, SAP calculations, U-Values and Thermal Bridge Psi Values using JPA Designer and Psi-Therm 2014.• Proficient in the use of Revit, Navisworks, PowerCAD, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software packages.• Carrying out measured and condition surveys.• CSCS on-site health & Safety card holder and proficient in CDM Regulations.• Experience of working on projects across a variety of sectors including housing, healthcare, retail, leisure and agriculture.Notable Projects include:• 80 unit new-build social housing scheme in Glasgow.• 61 bed new-build care home in Ipswich.• Sinuous bridge link at The Royal Academy of Engineering, London.Revit Co-ordinator• Creation, implementation and management of BIM Collaboration Protocol including leading external workshops with consultants to ensure efficient and effective BIM collaboration.• Information Manager on a number of projects which involved producing the projects’ BIM Execution Plan and facilitating coordination of BIM models between consultants.• Creation, implementation and management of Revit standard templates to maximise efficiency and ensure consistency of information produced throughout the office.• Creation of bespoke parametric Revit components.• Production of SOPs and delivery of whole-office training in all aspects of Revit functionality. Show less

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  LTJ Properties Ltd

  Oct 2016 - now

  Property Investor

  Building a residential buy-to-let portfolio within a limited company structure.

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  LTJ Architecture

  Nov 2017 - now

  Director

  Senior Architectural Technologist• Management of Planning and Building Warrant applications for both residential and commercial projects up to the value of £10m.• Creation of technical detailing and production information drawings for tender and construction purposes.• Acting as architectural point-of-contact for clients, design consultants and contractors - carrying out subsequent contract administration.• Proficient in the use of Revit, Navisworks, PowerCAD, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software packages.• Carrying out measured and condition surveys. Show less

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  Inshmore Limited

  Nov 2017 - now

  Project Manager

  Responsible for all things property related from maintenance and management to major refurbishment, redevelopment and opportunity appraisal.Produce design, statutory approval and construction drawings/documents.Interrogate consultants’ drawings/documents to ensure design coordination and buildability.Programme refurbishment works to align with the objectives of the business and deliver spaces to clients on time.Measure and procure construction materials in a cost-effective, efficient and timeous manner to maintain programme and budget.Direct liaison with subcontractors and suppliers to coordinate all aspects of refurbishment works. Liaise with prospective clients obtained via marketing leads, understand their requirements, consider bespoke solutions to meet their needs and conduct viewings of potential spaces.Fulfil the role of Principle Designer and Principle Contractor; producing and implementing pre-construction information and construction phase plans to meet the requirements of CDM RegulationsAppraise potential new acquisition buildings and development sites to assess their financial viability as investment opportunities. Show less

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  Fife College

  May 2018 - now

  Associate Lecturer

  Associate lecturer with Fife College delivering the Autodesk Revit Architecture Certified User Course and invigilating the accredited exam. Following the format of 12 evening sessions totalling 36 hours or an intensive 3-day programme, the course is designed to give designers and technicians in the construction industry the core skills to operate Autodesk Revit with a view to working towards BIM Level 2 compliance. At the end of the course, the delegates sit an accredited Autodesk Revit Certified User exam to allow professionals and students alike to demonstrate a recognised level of competence with the software. Show less