Rukeya Ali

Current Assistant Planning and Architectural Technician pursuing MArch Part 2 - Architecture Masters at University of Reading with an undergraduate degree in Architecture (2.1 classification). Excellent communicator with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy with analysis and financial merchandising experience. Quick learner with excellent organisational and research skills, able to prioritise effectively.

Knowledge of UK Building Regulations, RIBA Plan of Work standards, BREEAM Assessment Stages, LETI Standards and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Assistant Planning and Architectural Technician at AAP Architecture Ltd (2024-10 – Present)

Able to work independently with little instruction due to high level of competence and excellent listening skills. Using AutoCAD for planning applications and technical drawings.

• Making Planning applications and working to meet Planning policies for large Residential Developments through iteration of Technical Drawings, AutoCAD and Adobe Photoshop and site management
• Communication with Planning departments and Developers/Contractors for Project Managing
• Regular revisions to Working Drawings, CAD model and paper space – adding notes and keeping PDF records via Bluebeam and uploading to databases
• Reading from Engineers drawings to action changes to structural envelope and adding design elements via AutoCAD
• Creating Sales documentation to meet client specifications – Developed new layouts to account for individual apartments with key
• Adapting layouts to meet M4(3) requirements for wheelchair access and wheelchair adaptable dwellings. Adapting kitchen layouts and bathroom to meet M4 (2&3)
• Redesigning bathroom/en-suite elevations to meet client requirements. Adapting blocks to correct suite spec and updating bathroom plans/elevations
• NHBC, Part R, Part L and Part Q compliance adopted for re-designs (e.g refuge allowances and storage)
• Section and Plan drawings created in line with new Planning regulations
• Build-up of structural envelope including fire and sound insulation elements on plan drawings

Business Development Administrator at VMO2 (2023-06 – 2023-09)

Responsible for maintaining a proactive ordering work programme and ensuring orders are sent to Suppliers at least cost. Tracking and resolving issues.

• Process products and internal transmission requests into orders with Suppliers
• Analyse declared site lists and ensure most cost effective solutions are ordered within set SLAs
• Responsibility for the creation and maintenance of accurate database records
• Maintain and update order trackers in a timely manner

Bid Team Administrator at ProAV (2023-01 – 2023-04)

Producing detailed tender documents for projects and service teams, respond to RFQs, RFIs, PQQs and manage all sales handovers. Ensure all documentation entered, reviewed and updated via CRM.

• Designed potential cover ideas and restructure of proposal document
• Management and production of proposal documents, pre-qualification questionnaires and post tender presentations
• Interpreting data to create innovative graphics and charts
• Preparing reporting and presentations: financial; client accounts & activity
• Generate basic quotations
• Assist and support with sales handovers
• Client and supplier liaison as and when required
• Manage incoming enquiries
• CRM/Dynamics database management with SAP

Account Manager at Chart Biomedical (2017-06 – 2019-10)

Working with Key Account Managers for UK and EMEA, supporting the European customer service team to ensure a seamless supply of medical equipment to a diversity of leading European Distributors.

• Daily customer engagement covering detailed aspects of account management from initial product enquiries to end payment. This included order processing, tracking, delivery, invoicing, product replacement, credit management and accounts receivable
• Completion of set up process for all new accounts, including credit applications, European VAT validation, trade law registration and trading endorsement checks
• Analysis and excellent attention to detail and time keeping was required as well as multitasking due to overlapping of duties. Use of database E1 (JD Edwards)

MArch Part 2 in Architecture Masters – University of Reading (2023)

BArch Part 1 in Architecture – Kingston University (2019-10 – 2024-03)

BA in Business Economics – Kingston University