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Hello, I’m Rachel Emily Reid, a senior Architectural Technologist and project leader with a hands-on, practical approach that motivates colleagues and delivers complex designs across all building sectors.
I’ve led multidisciplinary teams on healthcare, industrial, commercial and residential projects, developed BIM workflows, coordinated with engineers and contractors, and mentored staff through RIBA stages and Part 3 coursework. I enjoy solving design challenges with a focus on detail, quality and client outcomes.
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior Architectural Technologist / Project Lead at Norder Design Associates, Derby
March 1, 2023 - July 31, 2025Lead major manufacturing Food & Beverage projects (£65m+) with BIM workflow, Revit modelling, RIBA Stages 0-3 visuals, RFIs & tender documentation; coordinated with engineering teams and senior management; mentored staff and led online client meetings.
Senior Architectural Technologist / Project Lead at Norder Design Associates, Derby
September 1, 2025 - PresentContinued leadership across multidisciplinary design teams, delivering construction documentation and coordinating BIM workflows with external consultants; presented design team updates to clients.
Principal Architectural Technologist at RER Design
August 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023Concept to construction in architectural, interiors and spatial design; planning and building regulations; coordination with consultants; 2D/3D drawing production and client liaison.
Senior Architectural Technologist at Avada Country Homes Canford Cliffs
May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022Residential design concepts including liaison for Duchy of Cornwall / HRH projects; development of 3D models and construction documentation.
Architectural Technologist - Freelance at McAndrew Martin, Portsmouth
July 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021Replanning IOW hospital; considered MOD projects; established AutoCAD standards and project documentation.
Senior Architectural Technologist at Snug Architects, Southampton
October 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021Lead technologist for construction of 29 residential units; site setup support; coordinated 3D modelling with Vectorworks/ArchiCAD; coordination with contractor.
Senior Architectural Technologist at Boyle and Summers Architects, Southampton
October 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020Lead technologist for 33 affordable dwellings; NDSS compliance; coordination with timber frame manufacturer; Revit 3D modelling; site liaison.
Architectural Technologist at Brightspace Architects
January 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019Revit 3D BIM contract for large industrial factory and office planning; technical design and documentation through RIBA stages 2-4.
Senior Technologist at QP Architecture
September 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018BIM scheduling and design delivery for healthcare facility refurbishment (NHS PICU department) per CQC requirements.
Principle Architectural Designer and EFL Tutor at RER Design
March 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018Architectural design for households; EFL tutoring; CPD and professional development activities.
Architectural Technologist at PS Design Ltd
January 1, 2018 - February 28, 2018Master planning and housing design; NDSS alignment; AutoCAD; project documentation.
Architectural CAD Contract at Terence O’Rourke, Tor – Master Planners and Architects
September 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Contract role focusing on architectural CAD, BIM coordination and project sharing; scheduling and documentation.
Principle Architectural Technologist at RER Design Architectural, Interiors and Spatial Design
January 1, 2010 - April 30, 2018Concept to construction for diverse projects; planning, regulations, schedules and client liaison; Vectorworks/ArchiCAD modeling.
Education
BA (Hons) Architectural Technology with Interior Design at Solent University (formerly Southampton Institute)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000National Diploma in Spatial Design at Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997CELTA (Cambridge English Language Teaching Award) at Cambridge English Language Teaching
January 1, 2016 - December 4, 2025ToLATA Act 1996 training at Legal training
January 1, 1996 - December 4, 2025Qualifications
CELTA (Cambridge English Language Teaching Award)
January 1, 2016 - December 4, 2025ToLATA Act 1996 training
January 1, 1996 - December 4, 2025Industry Experience
Healthcare, Manufacturing
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
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