Fatima Zia

Architectural Technician with 10+ years delivering Planning Permission and Building Regulations packages for UK residential clients. Specialist in loft conversions, rear and side extensions, and internal alterations — with a proven record of first-time planning approval across 600+ projects. Known for producing accurate, submission-ready drawing packages within 1–2 weeks, independently managing each project from initial brief through to Building Control sign-off.

Deep working knowledge of UK Planning Policy, Permitted Development Rights, and Approved Documents. Experienced in remote delivery for UK-based clients with a consistent track record of precision, reliability, and professional self-sufficiency.

Architectural Technician & Designer at Enliven Solutions Ltd. (2014-01 – Present)

• Delivered 600+ residential Planning Permission and Building Regulations packages over a 10-year tenure, independently managing each project from client brief through to formal submission and approval.
• Achieved consistent first-time planning approval across a high-volume portfolio of loft conversions, rear and side extensions, garage conversions, and internal alterations — minimising revision cycles and client delays.
• Produced full technical drawing packages — including floor plans, roof plans, site plans, elevations, sections, and construction details — to a 1–2 week turnaround per project, sustaining output across 10–15 live projects simultaneously.
• Designed and documented dormer, hip-to-gable, L-shape, and mansard loft conversion schemes, preparing approval-ready packages aligned with Permitted Development Rights and local planning authority requirements.
• Prepared Building Regulations submissions with construction detailing compliant with Approved Documents (Parts A, B, C, F, and L), covering structure, fire safety, thermal performance, ventilation, and drainage.
• Managed end-to-end remote delivery for UK-based clients — interpreting photos, PDFs, and sketch inputs to produce accurate AutoCAD drawing packages without on-site supervision, demonstrating full professional autonomy.
• Maintained technical accuracy and deadlines across a sustained, high-volume workflow, demonstrating the precision, self-management, and reliability expected at senior technician level.

Architectural Intern at Wasif Ali Associates

• Supported senior architects in the preparation of technical drawings and design presentations, developing core drafting skills and foundational knowledge of construction documentation standards.

Bachelor of Architecture in Architecture – University of South Asia

Matriculation – International School & College of Pakistan (Kuwait)