ASHRAF ISMAIL PhD(CAD) DipTP BArch(Hons) ARB RIBA RIBA / ARB REGISTERED ARCHITECT and TOWN PLANNING CONSULTANT Address Email Mobile SOUTH GATE LONDON N14 7PE UINTED KINGDOM drismail@aol.com +44 (0)7587 40 22 40 CAREER OBJECTIVES Senior management position as a Project Director / Team Leader for Reputable International Firms in UK or EGYPT. SUMMARY British Registered ARB Architect & Chartered RIBA Member, experienced Town Planner, and Doctor in CAD. 23 years post graduation UK experience in; Architecture, Town / Master Planning, and Project Management. Proven competence in all phases; feasibility, conceptualisation, design development, coordination, and contracts administration. Experienced on medium to large scale projects located in Europe, South Africa, Japan, and the Middle East. Recently coordinated multi-billion Dirham project in the UAE. Proven track record in managing business; architecture, planning, and development consultant. Innovative thinker with interpersonal skills; commercially astute with vision to deliver profitable developments. Ability in managing meaningful client relationships & stakeholder s interest on projects in Europe and Middle East. SPECIALISED COMPETENCE ARCHITECTURE AND PROJECT ADMINISTRATION Good broad knowledge of design process; UK and international standards, BREEAM sustainable design, value engineering, design risk assessment, resources and office management, and staff management. Very competent in producing and supervising projects from; briefing & inception, developing feasibility studies, producing relevant RIBA stage reports, managing tender process, up-to-date experience in detailing of all building components, writing NBS style specifications, site supervision, snagging and de-snagging to handover of projects, and managing all resources to deliver successful and profitable projects. Good knowledge of construction contracts; JCT, D&B, ECC, PFI, & FIDIC. Experienced on various types of projects; mixed use developments, retail, offices, luxury residential, defence, medical, educational, and airport ( 5M - 600M). ASHRAF ISMAIL - SUMMARY CV JUNE 2011 1
TOWN AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING Very competent in development planning process; producing project feasibility studies, formulating planning briefs, analysing local planning policies, and formulating masterplan concepts to allocated budgets. Strong track record in British town planning system; negotiation and lodging of planning applications & planning appeal cases. Secured various permissions for employers & private clients; recent exposure to UAE municipality local planning process. Specific interests in; urban planning / regeneration and socio-economics in the Middle East. COMPUTER AND CAD SKILLS Excellent skills 2D & 3D CAD; with high quality 3D architectural visualisation. Very competent in using AutoCAD, 3DMax, 3DViz, Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook), XJ Project, and EstateMaster. Proven excellent research skills in CAD applied in architecture and town planning. DEGREES & QUALIFICATIONS 2007 RIBA Part 3 Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice in Architecture University of Westminster, London UK 1992-96 PhD Computer Aided Design School of Architecture, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, England UK 1991 RIBA Part 1 & 2 Special Entry Examination Royal Institute of British Architects, London, England UK 1985-87 RTPI Part 3 Postgraduate Diploma in Town & Regional Planning Royal Town Planning Institute Accredited, from University of Sheffield, Sheffield, England UK 1979-85 Bachelor Undergraduate Degree in Architecture & Planning School of Architecture, King Saud University, Riyadh - Saudi Arabia PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION In process Chartered Environmental Consultant The Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment, Lincoln UK 2007 ARB Registered Architect Registered at the Architects Registration Board, London, UK Registration # 072876D 2007 RIBA Chartered Member Architect Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects, London UK Membership # 12443257 1992-96 MIAP Associate Member then Full Member The Institution of Analysts and Programmers, London UK SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2009 - Current Freelance Consultant London UK Working independently on a number of projects in UK, Lebanon, and Egypt; providing varied services in interior design, architectural, and town planning for a number of private and public clients. Interior design of recreational facilities in a 30 floors luxury residential tower; Burj Murr - Beirut. Advising the client and design team on the above project on ways to improve the residential layout and suggested structural modifications to optimize the design value engineer the project. Provided site supervision and contract administration services for the refurbishment of a listed building 150 bedrooms hotel in Weymouth, UK Produced reports on social, low-income housing, and re-development of the slums areas in Egypt for the Egyptian Government. Those reports were covered in the media and press. Produced technical reports on production of modular / precast sandwich panels for fast-track production for a public contractor in Egypt for a number of large scale residential projects. Planning applications and building regulation advice on a number of residential (i.e. private houses) for a number of clients in London, UK. ASHRAF ISMAIL - SUMMARY CV JUNE 2011 2
2008-2009 Project Leader WOODS BAGOT Abu Dhabi UAE Saadiyat Resort Beach, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi (AED 2 Billion): A mixed development / beach resort; 5 stars hotel, 6 luxury apartment buildings, retail, themed restaurants, large golf course, and 80 luxury villas. Reported directly to company's principal; coordinated the Abu Dhabi Team (20 Architects & Assistants). Fully responsible for coordination of this project and liaison with the project managers, contractor, & consultants. 2008 Senior Project Architect TATE HINDLE London 1 St Katharine s Precinct, Regent s Park, London ( 17 Million): A luxury residential 6 bedroom house, listed building Grade II*, conservation area, and part of the Crown Estate. Duties, Responsibilities, & Achievement: Solely responsible for this project due to competence in time and resources management. Supervised a team of architects and assistants; checked all technical drawings and the specifications, interfaced with the client, a large team of consultants, and contractors to formulate deliverables according to budget and programme. Project was completed on time and to the client's expectations. 2007 Senior Architect ROLFE JUDD Architects London Charlotte Street Office Project, Central London, ( 10 Million): An iconic building in Central London, consisted of 2 towers, refurbishment, and new 2 basements for parking and 5* restaurant. Responsible for all internal works only of this 15 storey buildings; including basements. Competently managed all of the relevant tender documentation, specifications, and construction packages from concept to construction stage; according to programme. Hotel Project: Thistle Hotel, Cardiff, UK, ( 3M) and Office Project: Durham St, London, ( 7M) Solely responsible for the 2 projects; developed the concept design in accordance with the client's programme. Coordinated the proposals with the client and project managers for approval and the assisted in the generation of cost plans before the lodging of planning applications. 2006 Senior Arch. Assistant WGI Architects London Tottenham Court Rd & Store St. Project, Central London, ( 20 M): A large scale mixed development. Coordinated the design from stage C with the design architect, consultants, main contractor, and the client. Responsible for Store Street luxury residential building; design development & consultants meetings to ensure the revised design is within the cost plan and project programme. Produced RIBA Stage D Report (included; revised design concept, access statement, proposals for managing risks during construction, and development of maintenance strategies). Managed a small team and checked the produced relevant drawing packages for tender / construction. Carried out site meetings / inspections where applicable; for the mobility and construction phases.. Master Planning Project: Shrivenham Army Facilities Project, Shrivenham, UK, ( 100 Million): A large scale mixed project which incorporated facilities & accommodation for the army. Produced and managed the detailed layout of 5 major buildings of this master plan. Developed and updated the masterplan according to client s requirements. Produced external work packages; buildings and private areas. 2005 Senior Arch. Asst. Colwyn Foulkes London China Shipping Headquarter, Felixstowe, UK, ( 6 Million): Assisted this practice in troubleshooting a delayed programme of a commercial building. Duties, Responsibilities, and Achievements: Class A building Green rated equipped with solar panels, automatic brise-soleil and shading system, and green roofing technology for the re-use of rain water. Checked and revised all issued drawings to ensure compliance with the building regulations to rescue this troubled project, coordinated with consultants (QS, Structural, and MEP) to resolve outstanding design and technical issues, and assisted in the contract administration. 2004 Senior Assistant Architect Benoy London Masterplan: High Wycombe Town Centre, High Wycombe, UK ( 110M), Refurbishment & Expansion: ASHRAF ISMAIL - SUMMARY CV JUNE 2011 3
Victoria Plaza, Southend, UK ( 20M), and Cascade Centre, Portsmouth, UK, ( 15M) As part of a large team; worked on the masterplan of High Wycombe central area, responsible for the design of several Retail Units and Public Buildings. Worked on 2 large scale retail projects (new and refurbishment) as concept architect. Produced and developed design concepts in accordance with the client's brief, produced the relevant tender / construction documentations, produced construction packages of external and internal works to match / improve the existing, and responsible for coordination with consultants. 2001 2004 Principal ASHRAF ISMAIL CONSULTING London Duties, Responsibilities, & Achievements: Managed own business; Architectural & Town Planning Consultant. Provided comprehensive services to several North London property developers, individual Clients; in UK and in the Middle East. Secured several planning permissions for luxury residential projects in London, designed several residential / commercial projects in London, carried out several feasibility studies to identify / evaluate lands for potential developments. Project values ranged from small to large scale ( 100K - 300M) PROJECTS PRIOR TO 2001 2001 1988 Senior Assistant Various Architects London Master Planning: Mixed Use: Freshwharf Quay, Barking, London, ( 50M), Documentation & Construction: Retail: Centrale Shopping Mall, Corydon, UK, ( 45M), Offices & Security Buildings: Freshwharf Quay, Barking, ( 7M), Retail: Refurbishment, Debenhams, Harrow, London ( 4M), Conceptual Design & Presentation: Offices: 2 New Buildings, Maidenstone, Kent, UK ( 6M). Master Planning: Mixed Use: Kishiwada, Britannia Village, Japan ( 600M), Nortel Communications Headquarter, London, UK ( 180M). Conceptual Design: Kuwait Ambassador s Residence, South Africa ( 25M), Ministry of Interior, Doha, Qatar ( 150M), Harrods Annex, London ( 100M), State Audit Bureau, Kuwait, ( 200M). Detailed Design & Construction: Residential & Offices, Chiswick High Street, UK ( 8M), Tamar Science Park, University of Plymouth, UK ( 12M). Refurbishment: RBS Bank, Bristol & Southend offices, UK ( 2M) TOWN PLANNING EXPERIENCE 1986 Town Planner Dept of Planning & Doncaster Council, England - UK Part of the postgraduate training in town & regional planning; under the supervision of Head of Planning, gained valuable experience on the examination of planning applications according to department s criteria. Attended several planning meetings and public appeal hearings to understand how the local government apply the local planning policies. Trained on the production of site / planning briefs for a number of sites owned by the council. PAST MIDDLE EAST EXPERIENCE 1984 Trainee Architect Saudi Consulting House Riyadh - Saudi Arabia 1983 Engineering & Construction Management, Bechtel Company Riyadh - Saudi Arabia Housing Masterplan: National Guard Housing Campus, Dammam. Head Offices: Petrochemical Company in Yanbu. Hospital: AlMowashier private hospital, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia Part of the undergraduate training in Architecture: worked under the supervision of the team leader on the development of conceptual and detailed design of the above projects. Airport Project: King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh Office Based: Produced small interior design work in the Private Aviation Terminal. Produced internal design layout of a mobile clinic. Site Based: Coordinated construction drawings between the architects' site-office and sub-contractors for compliance and approval. Carried out several site-inspections and checked the finished work by the sub-contractors before the completion of the project and hand-over to the Client. ASHRAF ISMAIL - SUMMARY CV JUNE 2011 4
PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH 1992-1996 Completed a funded PhD research successfully; and on time. Awarded by ECAADE 3 times consecutively financial awards to present and publish scientific research findings at international conferences. Produced 12 refereed publications related to 3D Modelling, Virtual Reality, City Modelling, Central and Shared Modelling. Presented the results in major international conferences in; USA, Spain, Italy, Scotland, and Russia. PERSONAL DATA POB Cairo - EGYPT Nationality British DOB June 1962 Passport British Marital Status Married; No Children Current Residence LONDON - UK Notice / Availability None / ASAP Language Fluent English and Arabic; spoken & written Driving Licences British, UAE, and International ASHRAF ISMAIL - SUMMARY CV JUNE 2011 5