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Shawn West
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High-achieving and result-oriented Project Architect and Designer with 23 years’ international design and construction experience managing commercial and institutional projects across sectors including Healthcare, Hospitality, Education, Residential, Space and strategy Planning, and Interior Design. Work effectively in a senior team or on own initiative producing value-adding solutions that promote profit, excellence, and a positive organizational identity. Seeking the next Project Architect or Associate Architect position.
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French
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2017 - ?
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Project Manager / Architect
Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Rowan House Epsom
Epsom site rationalisation, decant and decommissioning £200,000.00
As PMO delivering this project, I developed the objective from the brief, I organized and create the de decommissioning plan, prepared a scope of work and deliver the end product on budget.
SACU ( Surgical Ambulatory Care Unit ) St Helier £1,600,000.00
New SACU Ward within the 1st floor B block (Currently occupied by PGMC) The shareholders
I worked collaboratively with project stakeholders to develop a comprehensive project plan based on approved
funding. Project plans which include: Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Organisation and Communication, Staffing, Risk and Issue Management, Test Management and above all maintain the understanding of the construction
design and procurement process and techniques.
I performed Project Planning. Create / build / update project schedules, project charters, project plans, status
reports, and work breakdown structures.
I performed Project Cost Management utilising the company's financial forecasting process.
I performed Issue & Risk Management.
ITU / HDU ( Intensive Care Unit / High Dependency Unit ) St Helier £1,600,000.00
Provide a new ITU/HDU unit within the 1st floor B block (Currently occupied by PGMC, Chapel and Dr's
Mess a Enabling Works.
I worked collaboratively with project stakeholders to develop a comprehensive project plan based on approved
funding. Project plans which include: Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Organisation and Communication, Staffing, Risk and Issue Management, Test Management.
I performed Project Planning. Create / build / update project schedules, project sharters, project plans, status
reports, and work breakdown structures.
I performed Project Cost Management utilising the company's financial forecasting process.
I performed Issue & Risk Management.
New Nursery St Helier £1,600,000.00
As part of the decanting plans from Sutton Hospitals, to provide a new nursery on the St Helier site. The
Trust team has feasibility plans for a new nursery on the empty plot of land, which backs onto Rosewood
Grove. Planning permission has been previously obtained, but has now expired. Renewal of this application
is to include an enlarged nursery (up from 48 places to now 72)
External Critical Infrastructure B and C blocks £12,017,092
As PM and the Trust team to manage the bigger Trust project to improve the architectonic of St Helier General
Hospital.
Facade and insulation work and undertake structural repairs to B and C Blocks. These works include repairing the corroding steelwork supporting B and C blocks and making safe loose de-bonded cement render; wrapping
cracked and flaking external walls with new fully insulated panels incorporating a self-coloured render finish, eliminating the need for painting; replacing old single glazed metal windows with new uPVC double glazed units,
removing draughts while improving ventilation; and replacing existing failing roof finishes with new fully insulated
roof coverings, to make the building water-tight, warm and stop further corrosion.
I worked collaboratively with project stakeholders to develop a comprehensive project plan based on approved
funding. Project plans which include: Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Organisation and Communication, Staffing, Risk and Issue Management, Test Management.
I performed Project Planning. Create / build / update project schedules, project sharters, project plans, status
reports, and work breakdown structures.
I performed Project Cost Management utilising the company's financial forecasting process.
I performed Issue & Risk Management.
Epsom site rationalisation, decant and decommissioning £200,000.00
As PMO delivering this project, I developed the objective from the brief, I organized and create the de decommissioning plan, prepared a scope of work and deliver the end product on budget.
SACU ( Surgical Ambulatory Care Unit ) St Helier £1,600,000.00
New SACU Ward within the 1st floor B block (Currently occupied by PGMC) The shareholders
I worked collaboratively with project stakeholders to develop a comprehensive project plan based on approved
funding. Project plans which include: Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Organisation and Communication, Staffing, Risk and Issue Management, Test Management and above all maintain the understanding of the construction
design and procurement process and techniques.
I performed Project Planning. Create / build / update project schedules, project charters, project plans, status
reports, and work breakdown structures.
I performed Project Cost Management utilising the company's financial forecasting process.
I performed Issue & Risk Management.
ITU / HDU ( Intensive Care Unit / High Dependency Unit ) St Helier £1,600,000.00
Provide a new ITU/HDU unit within the 1st floor B block (Currently occupied by PGMC, Chapel and Dr's
Mess a Enabling Works.
I worked collaboratively with project stakeholders to develop a comprehensive project plan based on approved
funding. Project plans which include: Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Organisation and Communication, Staffing, Risk and Issue Management, Test Management.
I performed Project Planning. Create / build / update project schedules, project sharters, project plans, status
reports, and work breakdown structures.
I performed Project Cost Management utilising the company's financial forecasting process.
I performed Issue & Risk Management.
New Nursery St Helier £1,600,000.00
As part of the decanting plans from Sutton Hospitals, to provide a new nursery on the St Helier site. The
Trust team has feasibility plans for a new nursery on the empty plot of land, which backs onto Rosewood
Grove. Planning permission has been previously obtained, but has now expired. Renewal of this application
is to include an enlarged nursery (up from 48 places to now 72)
External Critical Infrastructure B and C blocks £12,017,092
As PM and the Trust team to manage the bigger Trust project to improve the architectonic of St Helier General
Hospital.
Facade and insulation work and undertake structural repairs to B and C Blocks. These works include repairing the corroding steelwork supporting B and C blocks and making safe loose de-bonded cement render; wrapping
cracked and flaking external walls with new fully insulated panels incorporating a self-coloured render finish, eliminating the need for painting; replacing old single glazed metal windows with new uPVC double glazed units,
removing draughts while improving ventilation; and replacing existing failing roof finishes with new fully insulated
roof coverings, to make the building water-tight, warm and stop further corrosion.
I worked collaboratively with project stakeholders to develop a comprehensive project plan based on approved
funding. Project plans which include: Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Organisation and Communication, Staffing, Risk and Issue Management, Test Management.
I performed Project Planning. Create / build / update project schedules, project sharters, project plans, status
reports, and work breakdown structures.
I performed Project Cost Management utilising the company's financial forecasting process.
I performed Issue & Risk Management.
Procurement, Manager, UP, Issue management, Organization, Ventilation, Infrastructure, Safe, PMO, Budget, Design, Forecasting, Windows, Risk Management, Management, Test, Project Manager, Test management, C
2016 - 2017
job
Senior Architect/Technical Director
YKG/Extension Architecture.
overseeing every ongoing project and working on the company SOP and taking head-on a complicated residential project site to a positive resolution with the client satisfaction.
2015 - 2015
job
KD Paine Interior Design
KD Paine Interior Design & Associates.
- June 201
A two months planning application contract
• Hired to appeal a planning application as a registered architect. Carried out a thorough
assessment of the conditions for a new successful planning application.
A two months planning application contract
• Hired to appeal a planning application as a registered architect. Carried out a thorough
assessment of the conditions for a new successful planning application.
Design, Interior, Assessment
2014 - 2015
job
Associate
Liam Russell Architects.
Hired to run the Caroline House refurbishment in Croyden London, a 15 storey building with facades
cladding in Equitone material, a commercial ground floor and 14 + 3 residential one bed to three bed
apartments. Client cancelled project before completion.
• Performed a cladding assessment and presented findings at the client progress meeting
• Assisted client to choose a different material for the cladding, based on my assessment
cladding in Equitone material, a commercial ground floor and 14 + 3 residential one bed to three bed
apartments. Client cancelled project before completion.
• Performed a cladding assessment and presented findings at the client progress meeting
• Assisted client to choose a different material for the cladding, based on my assessment
Assessment
2009 - 2014
job
Project Architect/Project Manager
TNG Architectonic.
Managed 2 private residential design projects in France worth over €1.4m, producing the building design for permit and supervising a team of 3 junior Architects:
• Carried out a thorough site investigation and scheme feasibility through to planning permits
• The development comprised producing designs for substantial four-storey buildings
• Prepared information regarding the design, specifications and requirement, estimating the costs, and managing scheduling to promote the effective development of the projects
• Directed the production of the construction documents, drawings, and specifications
• Led the coordination of all phases from concept through to the completion of the project, including
creating contract documents and interfacing with Engineer and Contractors
• Completed design work including the project schematics and project cost estimates
• Provided technical expertise and guidance allowing for the preparation of an effective database, and advising on layouts, work statements, drawings, and delivery schedules
• Carried out a thorough site investigation and scheme feasibility through to planning permits
• The development comprised producing designs for substantial four-storey buildings
• Prepared information regarding the design, specifications and requirement, estimating the costs, and managing scheduling to promote the effective development of the projects
• Directed the production of the construction documents, drawings, and specifications
• Led the coordination of all phases from concept through to the completion of the project, including
creating contract documents and interfacing with Engineer and Contractors
• Completed design work including the project schematics and project cost estimates
• Provided technical expertise and guidance allowing for the preparation of an effective database, and advising on layouts, work statements, drawings, and delivery schedules
Design, Database, Project Manager, Development, Production, LED, Manager
2007 - 2008
job
Project Architect
Clifford Tee & Gale.
Managed a £17m police HQ development in Greater Manchester overseeing multi-building project teams
and producing the building design for permit and construction; supervised 7 Architects and Technicians:
• The building was a stand-alone island block provided with a central core: the base developer
provision was for an open-plan shell and core office accommodation provided over 10 storeys
• Office floors were provided with 18m clear floor spans between façade and central core
• Designed and applied management and project development problem-solving processes
• Maintained extensive contact with the client throughout the design process in relation to materials, colours, specification, estimated costs and construction time
• Worked with AutoCAD as well as rendering and completed site inspections on all buildings
• Coordinated the project with Engineering Consultants and incorporated their work as part of the overall contract documentation prepared for the project
• Prepare schematic design and development and construction drawings applying knowledge
including space planning, product expertise, drafting techniques, and construction methods
• Coordinated and supervised design team throughout the production process developing efficient
solutions and integrating all elements into the final project documents
and producing the building design for permit and construction; supervised 7 Architects and Technicians:
• The building was a stand-alone island block provided with a central core: the base developer
provision was for an open-plan shell and core office accommodation provided over 10 storeys
• Office floors were provided with 18m clear floor spans between façade and central core
• Designed and applied management and project development problem-solving processes
• Maintained extensive contact with the client throughout the design process in relation to materials, colours, specification, estimated costs and construction time
• Worked with AutoCAD as well as rendering and completed site inspections on all buildings
• Coordinated the project with Engineering Consultants and incorporated their work as part of the overall contract documentation prepared for the project
• Prepare schematic design and development and construction drawings applying knowledge
including space planning, product expertise, drafting techniques, and construction methods
• Coordinated and supervised design team throughout the production process developing efficient
solutions and integrating all elements into the final project documents
Design, Autocad, Management, Rendering, Engineering, Developer, Design process, Development, Office, Production, Processes, Autocad
2007 - 2007
job
Executive Architects - Senior Project Architect
EPR.
2007
Prepared information regarding, specification, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs and construction
time for £112M London project:
• Planned layout of the project and integrated engineering elements into unified designs for client's
review and approval
• Responsible for Project and Delivery Management including overseeing the project design
• Interfaced with other disciplines, integrating all project elements into a coherent design
• Managed Client integration through project meetings, site visits, and regular contact via telephone
Prepared information regarding, specification, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs and construction
time for £112M London project:
• Planned layout of the project and integrated engineering elements into unified designs for client's
review and approval
• Responsible for Project and Delivery Management including overseeing the project design
• Interfaced with other disciplines, integrating all project elements into a coherent design
• Managed Client integration through project meetings, site visits, and regular contact via telephone
Design, Layout, Integration, Management, Engineering, Delivery Management
2004 - 2006
job
Project Architect
SMC Charter Ipswich.
Researched, planned, designed, and administrated a £30m South Thames College Redevelopment project
applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning, building codes, and building materials:
• Redeveloped Wandsworth campus designing a new scheme for planning including the demolition of poorly designed existing accommodation and the refurbishment of Grade II listed buildings
• The redevelopment provided 23,500 m2 of accommodation to accommodate 5,000 full and part time
students and 200 staff
• Produced complete CD permit sets of new and remodeled STC development and construction
documents and presented to the client and consultant partners
• Met clients to determine needs and craft solutions and negotiated budgets and schedules
• Interfaced with other disciplines to integrate all project elements into unified designs
• Utilized computer assisted design and draft (CADD) equipment and software to perform design
duties and review different proposals
applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning, building codes, and building materials:
• Redeveloped Wandsworth campus designing a new scheme for planning including the demolition of poorly designed existing accommodation and the refurbishment of Grade II listed buildings
• The redevelopment provided 23,500 m2 of accommodation to accommodate 5,000 full and part time
students and 200 staff
• Produced complete CD permit sets of new and remodeled STC development and construction
documents and presented to the client and consultant partners
• Met clients to determine needs and craft solutions and negotiated budgets and schedules
• Interfaced with other disciplines to integrate all project elements into unified designs
• Utilized computer assisted design and draft (CADD) equipment and software to perform design
duties and review different proposals
Design, Development, Software
2000 - 2003
job
Project Architect
People Design & Associates.
Managed multi-building project teams producing CD sets for bid, permit, and construction, and delivered a series of successful projects. Examples include:
• Arcade Hotel: a 3 Star, 48 Beds hotel in Vichy, France - £40m
• Paris Hospital, Paris, France - £65m
• Retirement House: Lezoux, France - £29m
• Luxurious Villa, Dijon, France - £10m
• Arcade Hotel: a 3 Star, 48 Beds hotel in Vichy, France - £40m
• Paris Hospital, Paris, France - £65m
• Retirement House: Lezoux, France - £29m
• Luxurious Villa, Dijon, France - £10m
1995 - 2000
job
Chief Design Architect
Jean-Francois Delmiche Architects.
Acted as lead architect designer, at the University of Tunis INSAT. North of Tunis the 400m long building is
set in an 8 hectare olive grove and has architecture that is anchored in the site, climate, colours and materials, with occasional references to the works of Khan. The University presents a continuous façade
rhythm by 24 external stairs cases that form a colonnade.
• Designed the INSAT project from inception and development to execution
• Gained experience and knowledge of running a project of this magnitude
set in an 8 hectare olive grove and has architecture that is anchored in the site, climate, colours and materials, with occasional references to the works of Khan. The University presents a continuous façade
rhythm by 24 external stairs cases that form a colonnade.
• Designed the INSAT project from inception and development to execution
• Gained experience and knowledge of running a project of this magnitude
Design, Architecture, Development
1993 - 1995
job
Design Architect
Domus Architects Saudi Embassy.
Design
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