Mr Jhonny Silva

Senior Lead Architect, Design Manager, and Project Manager, ARB and RIBA registered, with over 28 years of international experience delivering complex, high-value projects across the UK, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Extensive expertise in architectural design, multidisciplinary design management, technical coordination, project delivery, and construction management across all RIBA stages. Proven track record of leading the design and delivery of large-scale, technically complex developments, including commercial, mixed-use, residential, infrastructure, mission-critical, healthcare, hospitality, and high-end luxury projects.

Experienced in managing multidisciplinary teams comprising architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants, contractors, specialist designers, and client stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration of design, programme, cost, quality, and operational requirements. Combining strong architectural expertise with senior leadership experience in General Management, Operations Management, Technical Management, and Quality Systems Management, I bring a unique ability to align business objectives, design excellence, commercial performance, and construction delivery. Skilled in design governance, risk management, value engineering, stakeholder engagement, BIM-led coordination, regulatory compliance, and technical assurance.

Recognised for delivering innovative, sustainable, and commercially successful solutions for multi-million-pound developments, while maintaining the highest standards of design quality, technical compliance, and client satisfaction. Highly effective at managing complex project challenges, leading diverse teams, and driving successful outcomes within demanding budgets, programmes, and operational constraints. Comprehensive knowledge of UK Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, planning processes, technical standards, sustainability principles, and industry best practices.

An accomplished communicator and strategic leader, capable of bridging the gap between architecture, design management, construction delivery, and business operations.

Founder - Unlimited Assets LTD

(2021-09)

The company is a Construction Consultancy that manages and gives 360-degree support to investors, developers and main builders/contractors. We support all the construction work between the RIBA Plan of Work from Stage 0 to Stage 7 Commercial Management of the project, including JCT contracts, valuations and claims.

• Planning, designing, reviewing and managing projects, ensuring client requirements are met by RIBA standards
• Full accountability for projects, monitoring both their performance and finances
• Establish Project Program, and planning strategies, deal with Feedback from previous projects, prepare Project Roles Table and Contractual Tree, prepare Handover Strategy and Risk Assessments, follow the RIBA Plan of Work and ensure compatibility with the principles of quality management
• Definition of the concept Design, including an outline of structural and building services design, associated Project Strategies, preliminary Cost Information and Final Project Brief
• Acting as Principal Designer (Building Regulations) for our client and supporting the design and construction
• Act as Design and Project Manager for all the high-rise buildings and more challenging projects (+ £25M)
• Organise and engage with all project-running responsibilities, which include the coordination of all subcontractors and management teams
• Managed all aspects of product development, from design to overseeing development, quality assurance and deployment
• Developed a clear mission, vision and culture for company employees
• Combed accounting statements, transaction histories and other reports to determine the company's financial health and growth potential
• Made high-level decisions to implement company policies and strategies, improve procedures and grow revenue
• Identified opportunities for revenue growth, implementing measures for capitalising on market needs
• Recruited, trained and coached staff to meet capacity requirements and expansion goals
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers, contractors and partners, establishing robust and reliable supply chains and product distribution networks

Lead Architect, Design & Project Manager - Landmark-Group - UK

(2018-09 - 2021-07)

Be the Design Manager and Lead Project Manager for all the major development projects, following the company heritage culture but creating a new contemporary approach to architecture. Management of all Design teams: Architect assistants, Interior designers, CAD and BIN Technicians, structural engineers and external consultants.

• Planning, designing, reviewing and managing projects, ensuring client requirements are met following RIBA standards
• Full accountability for projects, monitoring both their performance and finances
• Establish Project Program, and planning strategies, deal with Pre-applications, review Feedback from previous projects, prepare Project Roles Table and Contractual Tree, prepare Handover Strategy and Risk Assessments, follow the RIBA Plan of Work and ensure compatibility with the principles of quality management
• Definition of the concept Design, including an outline of structural and building services design, associated Project Strategies, preliminary Cost Information and Final Project Brief
• Be the Technical Manager of the company, supporting the design and construction team
• Act as Design and Project Manager for all the high-rise buildings and more challenging projects (+ £10M)
• Organize and engage with all project-running responsibilities, which include coordinating with design team actions, running design team meetings, and liaising with clients, councils, and statutory authorities

Principal Architect - The Market Design & Build - London/UK

(2018-01 - 2018-09)

• Planning, design management, reviewing and managing projects, ensuring client requirements are met by RIBA standards
• Full accountability for projects, monitoring both their performance and finances
• Manage client contacts and establish relationships with new clients to build on current portfolio
• Organize and engage with all project-running responsibilities, which include coordinating with design team actions, running design team meetings, and liaising with clients, councils, and statutory authorities

Architect, Construction and Real Estate Consultant - Freelancer - UK

(2016-03 - 2017-12)

• Provide Architecture and Design Services, Design Management, Building Surveying, Project Management, Viability and Feasibility Studies, and International Procurement Services
• Consultancy on the UK and Portuguese legislation, policies and procedures related to Building Regulations and Housing Acts

Senior Architect and Project Director - STIMA S.A.R.L - Dakar, Senegal

(2015-06 - 2016-02)

• Oversaw the design management of the Design Charm Hotel and Guesthouse from conception to completion, which involved ensuring that the area resulted in an increase in value and revenue generation for the company
• Undertook due diligence, which involved using critical thinking to assess the viability of the project to determine potential time scales and cost implications before making recommendations based on the findings
• Managed constructions which took place onsite and offsite to ensure that the relevant legislations and regulations, including the building and safety regulations, were complied with
• Supervised construction workers and subcontractors, which involved overseeing and evaluating their performance and furthering their professional development by making suggestions to improve their performance
• Worked to daily, weekly and monthly targets to ensure that the project was completed on time and demonstrated creativity when proposing solutions to overcome potential delays in the delivery of the project
• Procurement and HR management