Rakesh Parbhubhai Mistry
Curriculum Vitae

Summary

A keen and enthusiastic Part II Architectural Assistant with over 9 years of industry experience in education, residential and historic buildings; working for a number of high profile practices. As a result I have developed a deep and through understanding of the built environment. I continue to strive to improve my knowledge of technical aspects of design and ensure work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.
From a very small age I have always had an obsession with the virtual 3 dimensional world and looked to integrate this interest with Physics and Mathematics. This interest developed into adopting BIM principals into working practices. By using basic computer programming automated techniques can be adopted, speeding up workflows and reducing errors.
In my spare time I am involved with community work and I am in the process of setting up an Open Architecture Collaborative in Nepal to help rebuild the lives of those affected by the Nepal Earthquake in April 2015.
I am looking for a practice where I can complete my Part III studies in Architecture.

Details

Jacobs Engineers
1 City Walk,
Leeds,
LS11 9DX.
September 2016 – April 2018
Jacobs Engineers a multi disciplinary engineering organisation based in the Leeds and Manchester offices. My skills and experiences in BIM enabled me to work on a number of projects at the same time.
Project included:
1. Jacobs Office Glasgow, 95 Bothwell Street,
Completed August 2018.
Internal office refurbishment of a 7 storey listed building, centre of Glasgow. Technical and building warrant drawing packages. Full interior design strategies including furniture layouts and detailed specification of floor finishes.
Co-ordination using Revit Architecture with sub consultants.
2. Elliot Hudson 6th Form (MC2), Leeds.
Completed May 2017.
Conversion of an existing office building into college. Attending site progress and design team meetings.
Construction inspection of works in line with contractors proposals.
3. Stephen Longfellow Academy. Completion September 2018.
Conversion of an existing college into a dedicated Alternate Provision (AP) School, with sports hall facilities. Initial sketch scheme design. Carried out initial design discussions with Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Engineers.
4. Wynyard Church of England Primary School, Stockton. Completion September 2018.
New build 2 Form Entry (2FE) 450 pupils including nursery. Carrying out Technical Advisory role on drawings produced by a firm of Architects. Checking compliance with Building Bullitins, Building Regulations and Output Specification.

C4 Consulting LLP.
The Chapel,
Old Cherry Lane,
WA13 0TA.
May 2016 – Sept 2016 (Contract)
C4 is a medium sized practice specialising in industrial and educational projects. A challenging and fast paced office with a broad range of personals ranging from Project Managers, Architects and Building Surveyors.
My role involved working on the Caudwell Children’s Centre of Excellence, Keele.
Implementing BIM standards, content creation of families within Revit Architecture.

Bowman Riley
Architects.
The Chapel,
Old Cherry Lane,
WA13 0TA.
March 2016 – May 2016 (Contract)
A medium sized practice based within Skipton, North Yorkshire. I worked as part of the Petroleum Team as an Architectural BIM Technician. Responsibilities included producing packages of information for the various RIBA Stages. Work was fast paced and I learnt a lot during my time.

Riverside Design
Studio Ltd.
Victoria Road,
Bradford,
BD18 3LA.
April 2015 – March 2016 (Contract)
A small sized practice based in Saltaire, West Yorkshire. Projects varied from residential, master planning to petrol filling stations. It was extremely challenging, deadlines were very tight. Other worked included developing packages of drawn information.

The Fairhurst
Design Group Ltd.
55 King Street,
Manchester,
M2 4LQ.
April 2015 – Mar 2016 (Contract)
A medium sized practice offering Architectural Design and Masterplanning. I was involved in a number of Education projects, Design development and BIM modelling for a microbiological building for Cambridge University.

RTKL Architects.
10th Floor
25 Farringdon Street
EC4A 4AB.
August 2013 – November 2013 (Contract)
Focussing on high end residential buildings. Nantong, part of a series of 4 high rise skyscrapers. Assisting the Project Architect and director throughout as part of a multi – disciplinary team in the production of tender and construction drawings.

Fraser Brown
MacKenna
Architects.
15-18 Featherstone Street
EC1Y 8SL.
September 2012 – December 2012 (Contract)
I decided to study Architecture part time as I was offered a great opportunity to work in Central London on an education project Cockcroft University, Brighton. Work was frantic and fast paced but I learnt a lot within a short space of time.

Roost Architects.
8 Lister Street,
Ilkley,
LS29 9ET
April 2010 – September 2012
A small sized practice based in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. The practice specialised in a number of one off houses for private clients in Manchester & Leeds. I took a large amount of responsibility from inception to completion.

Farrell Design
Studio.
35 Barleycroft Road
Welwyn Garden City
AL8 6JX.
January 2010 – April 2010
An architectural and interior design practice specialising in historic buildings. Work included the refurbishment of an historic folly and the rebuilding of an old boathouse. Producing planning applications and application for listed building consent.

Digital Construction
International.
Wesley House,
Birstall,
WF17 9EJ.
January 2009 – January 2010
A small design company specialising in BIM and training of BIM. I worked within a team of 5 to develop training sessions to companies and teaching the advantages and applications of BIM.

Aedas Architects.
Leeds & Manchester.
April 2005 – December 2008
I began working here during the Summer of 2001 during my A Levels in Huddersfield. Upon completion of my degree I worked in the Leeds office. I worked for a further 3 years in the Manchester office. The years spent working under the supervision of Robert Hopkins were invaluable, to this day I thank him and his team for their help.
Project included:-
1. Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA), UK.
MEA, a secondary and 6th form school with academy status was completed in 2010. Developing 3D studies of classrooms and external facades to understand elevational treatments and understand daylighting and calculation of daylight factors. Using innovative approach to classroom spaces; into project based learning zones – enabling future development.
2. Knowsley BSF, UK.
7 ground breaking state of the art centres for learning aimed at wide scale local regeneration and community re engagement through education. The centres created innovative design solutions to new education pedagogies and also provide outdoor spaces within the building envelop to enhance the indoor-outdoor teaching experience. Implementing BIM standards throughout the design of the 7 centres, developing BIM libraries ensuring consistency between projects.

Knowsley Awards: BCSE Industry Awards 2010 – Winner of Best Sports & Play Environment.
BCSE Industry Award 2009 – Winner of Inspiring Design.
BCSE Industry Award 2009 – Commendation of Healthy Learning Environment

Software Skills

Revit – 10 Years
AutoCAD – 10 Years
3D Studio Max – 10 Years
MS Office – 15 Years
Adobe Suite – 10 Years

Hobbies & Interests

Involved in various local groups within the community that excite and engage the public, in particular young people about the built environment.
Gym and general fitness including rowing, swimming and yoga.

References

Mr Lee Hall.
Director of Operations,
Jacobs Engineering,
5 First Street,
Manchester,
M15 4GU.
T: 0161 235 6000

Mr Simon Cape RIBA.
Architect,
Roost Architects,
8 Lister Street,
Ilkley,
LS29 9ET.
T: 01943 602 410