Katrina Merrett

Seconded to Majid Al Futtaim

Multi discipline Design Manager in Dubai, UAE for detailed design, IFC & tender phase of a new build 20 storey headquarter office building (1.2bn AED/$300m) for DEWA (Dubai Electricity & Water Authority). Site based multi discipline Technical Manager in Al Ain, UAE for a new build 720 bed hospital (4.2bn AED/$1.2bn) for Musanada, managing the technical submittal process and client approvals across all disciplines.

Project Architect working in a French Quebecan architectural practice on a consulting role.

Site based Architectural Design Manager in Darwin, Australia, for a new build 3,500 man oil and gas workers accommodation village for INPEX, with accommodation, kitchen, dining, recreational and medical facilities. Management of design consultant documentation for submission to the main contractor and client for approval. EPC contract completion 2013 ($500m AUS/£300m).

Site based Design Manager in UAE seconded to Murray & Roberts (whilst employed by Pascall + Watson Architects), South Africa’s leading Engineering and Contracting Group, on a new build 745 bed hospital (2.2bn AED/$870m) for Abu Dhabi Health Services, and a new build university campus for 7,000 students (3bn AED) for the Government of Abu Dhabi.

Project Architect for RIBA plan of work stages A-C. Client, Council & CABE liaison and co-ordination with consultants. Presentations and exhibitions to Corby residents. Design of the masterplan redevelopment of the original 1950’s new town. Submitted for outline planning March 2008 and successfully approved December 2008.

Project Leader responsible for project management of a range of £10m to £80m projects at all RIBA stages in retail, residential and commercial sectors, under design & build and traditional contracts. Responsible for resource and management of architectural teams.

Project Architect working in a Greek-Cypriot practice responsible for various residential projects, including new build individually designed beach fronted residential villas and apartments from concept design through to completion on site.

Site based Architect within Project Team in Rijswijk, The Netherlands, working alongside Dutch Project Management & Engineering Consultants, DHV on a 18 month new build project, testing and large scale laboratory facilities for Shell.

Architect, Contract Administrator and Lead Designer involved in a roll out programme for new build Virgin Active health centres across the UK under traditional JCT contract for all work stages: Brief, Scheme Design, and Detailed Design to Completion. Co-ordination with Consultants. Building Regulation Application. Production of Specification, Finishes Schedule and full Production Information. Progress meetings & site inspections to Practical Completion.