Karen Simpson

Experience

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  IBI Group, formerly Nightingale Associates.

  Jan 1998 - Jul 2011

  Architect

  Liaison between stakeholders, clients and construction team Experience of projects of various sizes from inception to completion using both traditional and contemporary procurement methods. Key players for the new Shelton hospital estate in Shrewsbury leading the scheme from an Old Victorian Asylum into an Community Model for Mental Health. £50MFor 4 years Karen was Trust advisor for Pembury Hospital PFI Redevelopment Scheme ensuring the clients needs were adhered to within the contract. c£80MProject Architect coordinating small scale works for Guys and St Thomas Hospital under £1MTechnical architect for larger scale works of North Middlesex hospital and the Peterborough Integrated Care Centre and MHU. Key player in the design of the following projects: the Award-winning Muckamore Abbey in County Antrim, Good Hope Hospital DTC and the Kings College Hospital, with responsibilities for the user-group consultation and package information. Client user meetings, presentation, design, specification writing and construction packages. Coordinator for many out-sourced packages in the larger projects. Proficient in many computer packages and technology. Show less

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  Jessop and Cook Architects

  Aug 2001 - Jan 2002

  Architectural Assistant

  Surveyor to the University

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  TS Ajimal/ Interplan Partnership

  Jan 2002 - Sept 2004

  Architectural Assistant

  As part of three years experience in a developing country I worked in a small architectural practice with responsibilities of all aspects of the work, and completed the following projects:SOS Children's Villages, Kakiri - development of village, market and schoolBespoke residential design for a number of private clientsRehabilitation of offices and houses for returning property owners Project administration for Rubaga Hospital Estate

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  StudioK&M

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2017

  Freelance designer

  Conceptual design, specification and site implementation for large and small scale residential gardens.

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  BakerHicks

  Apr 2017 - now

  Architect

  A versatile and self-motivated Architect with years of international experience in the design and execution of projects of various scales ranging from small residential to large-scale multi-storied public buildings. Possessing a proven track record of preparing and executing project plans and designs for clients that achieve the required specifications, focusing on health and well-being as well as quality and sustainability during the design process.