I am a Chartered Architect Part II, Engineering Technician and BIM Specialist with over 15 years of experience delivering multidisciplinary projects across the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain. I thrive in multicultural teams and I’m passionate about translating complex requirements into robust, BIM-enabled solutions.\n\nI focus on fair communication, practical problem solving and mentoring colleagues, while proactively driving profitability and revenue growth for AEC consultancies, and maintaining a collaborative, client-focused approach.

Manuela Aricò

I am a Chartered Architect Part II, Engineering Technician and BIM Specialist with over 15 years of experience delivering multidisciplinary projects across the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain. I thrive in multicultural teams and I’m passionate about translating complex requirements into robust, BIM-enabled solutions.\n\nI focus on fair communication, practical problem solving and mentoring colleagues, while proactively driving profitability and revenue growth for AEC consultancies, and maintaining a collaborative, client-focused approach.

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I am a Chartered Architect Part II, Engineering Technician and BIM Specialist with over 15 years of experience delivering multidisciplinary projects across the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain. I thrive in multicultural teams and I’m passionate about translating complex requirements into robust, BIM-enabled solutions.\n\nI focus on fair communication, practical problem solving and mentoring colleagues, while proactively driving profitability and revenue growth for AEC consultancies, and maintaining a collaborative, client-focused approach.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

University Researcher at University of Palermo
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Digital surveys in archaeological areas or local Built Heritage sites. Data Processing. HBIM modelling through a Scan-to-BIM approach applied to Built Heritage for documentation and conservation purposes.
Visiting Researcher at Universidad del Pais Vasco (UPV)
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Digital surveys in local Built Heritage sites. Data Processing. HBIM modelling through a Scan-to-BIM approach.
Engineering Technician at Wentworth House Partnership
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Successful management of the whole BIM workflow; supervising and controlling deliverables; assisting Lead Engineers with structural design; ensuring contractors compliance with procedures, specifications and requirements; strengthened robust working relationships with workers on site and external supply chain; supervising and training the BIM team.
CAD/BIM Operator & Programmer at 40Seven
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
3D model reductions from raw data; implementing procedures for establishing survey control (notes, records, sketches) by surveyors; supervising and controlling deliverables according to PAS 128 specifications; controlling risk assessment documents for H&S purposes.
BIM Coordinator / Surveyor at Vision Surveys Ltd
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015
Developing and implementing CAD & BIM standards into the organisational workflow; managing projects for major contractors about airports and underground stations.

Education

European Master in Advanced Surveying Technologies at University of Palermo, Italy
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2013
Master’s Degree in Architecture at University of Palermo, Italy
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2010
PhD in Geomatics at University of Palermo, Italy
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025
Advanced Computer Graphics and AI for Cultural Heritage at Cineca, Italy
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025

Qualifications

Chartered Architect
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Chartered M Arch
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Chartered EngTMICE
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Chartered Engineering Technician
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Registered Architect Part II
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet