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I am a hardworking, sociable, affable and diligent person with attention to detail across my entire skill set. I value client interaction and enjoy working with project sponsors at multiple levels. I listen, take notes, and translate those notes into clear outcomes, guiding clients toward what they need even if they don’t yet know it themselves.\n\nFrom meetings with clients to on-site measured surveys, I turn 2D visions into 3D realities for architectural, retail, commercial, and domestic projects. I’ve built a design resource and established ongoing relationships nationwide, delivering visuals, surveys and design schedules that align with client expectations and budgets.…I am a hardworking, sociable, affable and diligent person with attention to detail across my entire skill set. I value client interaction and enjoy working with project sponsors at multiple levels. I listen, take notes, and translate those notes into clear outcomes, guiding clients toward what they need even if they don’t yet know it themselves.\n\nFrom meetings with clients to on-site measured surveys, I turn 2D visions into 3D realities for architectural, retail, commercial, and domestic projects. I’ve built a design resource and established ongoing relationships nationwide, delivering visuals, surveys and design schedules that align with client expectations and budgets.

Paul Hocking

Designer, 3D Designer, Interior Designer, +5

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I am a hardworking, sociable, affable and diligent person with attention to detail across my entire skill set. I value client interaction and enjoy working with project sponsors at multiple levels. I listen, take notes, and translate those notes into clear outcomes, guiding clients toward what they need even if they don’t yet know it themselves.\n\nFrom meetings with clients to on-site measured surveys, I turn 2D visions into 3D realities for architectural, retail, commercial, and domestic projects. I’ve built a design resource and established ongoing relationships nationwide, delivering visuals, surveys and design schedules that align with client expectations and budgets.…I am a hardworking, sociable, affable and diligent person with attention to detail across my entire skill set. I value client interaction and enjoy working with project sponsors at multiple levels. I listen, take notes, and translate those notes into clear outcomes, guiding clients toward what they need even if they don’t yet know it themselves.\n\nFrom meetings with clients to on-site measured surveys, I turn 2D visions into 3D realities for architectural, retail, commercial, and domestic projects. I’ve built a design resource and established ongoing relationships nationwide, delivering visuals, surveys and design schedules that align with client expectations and budgets.

Available to hire

I am a hardworking, sociable, affable and diligent person with attention to detail across my entire skill set. I value client interaction and enjoy working with project sponsors at multiple levels. I listen, take notes, and translate those notes into clear outcomes, guiding clients toward what they need even if they don’t yet know it themselves.\n\nFrom meetings with clients to on-site measured surveys, I turn 2D visions into 3D realities for architectural, retail, commercial, and domestic projects. I’ve built a design resource and established ongoing relationships nationwide, delivering visuals, surveys and design schedules that align with client expectations and budgets.

Skills

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Expert

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English

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Work Experience

Design Technician at Linroc Limited

November 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Designing tapered insulation solutions for flat roofs to meet specified U-values, including routing around obstructions. Conducted U-value calculations, prepared material take-offs and costs, and maintained knowledge of BS 6229. Performed site surveys on new or refurbed construction sites and completed Condensation Risk Analyses.

Sole Trader at Self-employed

May 1, 2015 - Present

Measured surveys of retail units and drafting existing and proposed shop layouts for shopfitters; designing fixtures and POS; drafting RCP, electrical and fit-out layouts; drafting shopfront layouts and applying for Advertising Consent with relevant authorities.

Director at Virtual Drawing Solutions

December 1, 2007 - May 1, 2025

Implemented space planning for commercial premises, managed briefs from clients and sponsors, drafted space plans and elevations, designed specialist areas, sourced/design furniture and finishes, and produced 3D visuals and CAD drawings. Built strong client relationships, provided design resources, and led regular client meetings to discuss requirements, budgeting, and delivery.

Workspace Designer and Space Planner at Nationwide Building Society

June 1, 1995 - November 1, 2007

Designed workspace solutions for commercial and retail spaces, including major offices and flagship branches. Led space planning after multi-level consultations and focus groups, created visuals/CGI videos to illustrate concepts, and supported unitry design and POS fixture development.

Mechanical Design Engineer at Henkel Ecolab

August 1, 1987 - May 1, 1995

Designed, drafted and helped commission CIP systems for large food and beverage plants and breweries; contributed to the development of the XL microprocessor for CIP systems and the Sentry monitoring unit.

Mechanical Design Engineer at T.D. Williamson

June 1, 1985 - July 1, 1987

Designed and drafted mechanical pipeline cleaning solutions for the oil and gas industries worldwide.

Mechanical R&D Engineer at Deloro Stellite

June 1, 1984 - May 1, 1985

Designed and developed mechanical solutions for welding and foundry challenges.

Apprentice Mechanical Engineer at Deloro Stellite

June 1, 1979 - May 1, 1984

Apprenticeship leading toward HND in mechanical engineering.