Niles J. Nichols BSc. (Hons) Architectural Technology (2010) BSc. (Ord) Architectural Technology (2009)

nilesnichols@gmail.com Mobile: 074 75725557

PROFILE Ambitious and driven professional with a strong interest in all sectors of the building and architectural industry. Strong interpersonal skills, a friendly and approachable disposition. Self-starter, that can work efficiently on own initiative or can integrate easily into a team environment.

CAREER HISTORY

Property and Facilities Project Manager

L’Occitane en Provence, 15-19 Cavendish Place, London

April 2014 to Present

Overseeing the refurbishment/fit-out of L'Occitane's stores in Ireland and the UK. Involved from the initial site survey to the completed project - including handling the final accounts with the contractor.

Duties Included: Drafting Scope of Works Liaising with contractors CAD Managing appointed Project Managers Tender Comparison Logistics

Project Manager BOXCO2 Consultants LTD, 2 Lion Yard, London

April 2014 – July 2014

Project management from the survey of the building through to planning applications with the local council and design. With Boxco2 I started as an Architectural CAD technician advancing to a Project Manager for Retail units working directly with L’Occitane en Provence.

Duties Included: CAD Weekly site meetings Planning Applications

Architectural Technologist

BOXCO2 Consultants LTD, 2 Lion Yard, London

Jan 2012 to Sept 2012

Initial survey of a building and drafting an existing general layout to introduce the clients concept. Application for plannig where necessary for confirmed designs. Weekly site visits during construction to adapt drawings where necessary as the store developed.

CAD Technician / Site Engineer Kidbrooke Village – South East London

Jan 2011 – Jan 2012

Assisting the Senior Site Engineer in the day to day setting out of roads and drains on a new large-scale, housing project. I also assisted the site Project Manager in the office with AsBuilts and necessary RAMS.

EDUCATION BSc. Architectural Technology (2.1 Hons.) Robert Gordon University, Scotland

Sep 2009 to June 2010

INTERESTS &

ACTIVITIES

I have a keen interest and broad spectrum of anything that keeps me healthy. I still manage the odd rugby game when the opportunity arises and enjoy the social aspect as well. I enjoy travelling and exploring new places not only abroad but here in London as well. In my spare time I enjoy reading and listening to music.

SKILLS

Interpersonal Communication Information Technology

Team Player Leadership AutoCAD

Self-starter Organizational Microsoft Office

Networking Problem-Solving SketchUp

REFERENCES

Available on Request