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Benjamin Disney

Benjamin Disney

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Employment 

Bowman Riley Architects, London, GB, Senior Architectural Technologist

Freelance:
Providing technical and administrative assistance on a project in the Olympic East Village in London, a mixed-use development (Retail, Residential, Commercial and Leisure).

Carrying out feasibility studies and design concept layouts for major retail developments across the UK for a national supermarket chain.

Completed a detailed specification for a large north-American retail company for new stores to be opened in 2014.

Full-Time Employed:
Management role in newly opened London Office, including networking, client liaison and managing junior members of staff.

Leading project in the Olympic East Village in London, carrying out all technical work (drawing packages and local authority applications) as well as administrative roles.

Carrying out detailed design and technical work on several large retail projects across the country.

Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
 

Bowman Riley Architects, Skipton, GB, Architectural Technician

Lead technician for several major retail developments across the United Kingdom, completing all drawing packages, local authority applications and client/contractor liaison.

Completed award winning extension to local community activity center, providing inclusive outdoor activities for disabled children and adults.

Fully train Quality Assurance auditor for the company, carrying out ISO 9001: 2008 (Quality) and 14001:2004 (Environmental) audits.

Completion of several residential developments of a ranging scale from single dwellings to 20+ apartment complex for local registered social landlord and private developers.

Carried out liaison with various clients to determine a design brief and scope of work for a range of residential projects. Producing conceptual designs and taking the projects through detailed design to construction phase.

May 2006 - Apr 2013
 

Education 

Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, GB, Bachelors, Architectural Technology

Sep 2005 - Jul 2010
 

Awards 

RICS Pro-Yorkshire Awards, Other

Awarded a High Commendation for Greenroyd Mills.

2012
 

West Yorkshire Building Excellence Award, Nomination

Awarded to the Nell Bank Center.

2011
 

Outstanding Achievement in Collaborative and Partnership Working, Award

Awarded to Greenroyd Mills.

2011
 

Ilkley Civic Society Design Award, Award

Awarded to the Nell Bank Center.

2011
 

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