Sepideh
MArch (RIBA Part 2) | PhD Architecture | Capital Projects & Compliance Background
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Analytical, detail-driven professional with a PhD in Architecture (independent research management, structured methodology, policy analysis) and hands-on experience supporting capital and refurbishment project delivery within a large, complex public-sector organisation. Currently working within Estates and Capital Development at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, maintaining accurate compliance and assurance records, supporting the Capital Projects Team on refurbishment schemes, and coordinating information between project managers, Estates teams, consultants and clinical departments to ensure projects meet Trust procedures and statutory requirements. Experienced maintaining structured data within institutional systems (Planon), producing clear technical documentation, and communicating complex information to technical and non-technical audiences alike.
Comfortable working within layered governance and approval processes, questioning data and process accuracy, and building collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder environments. Proactive, self-directed, with a strong track record of quickly learning new tools, systems and regulatory frameworks.
Experience
CAD/BIM Technician - University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) - Southampton, UK
(2025-11 - 2026)
- Supported capital and refurbishment project delivery from design coordination through to completion, working directly with the Capital Projects Team
- Maintained drawing standards, version control and document consistency across the estate, underpinning accurate compliance and assurance record-keeping
- Prepared technical information for live, operational healthcare environments, working within statutory and regulatory constraints including Health Building Notes and Health Technical Memoranda
- Liaised with project managers, Estates teams, consultants and clinical departments, ensuring compliance with Trust procedures and supporting informed decision-making
- Coordinated information across architects, engineers and consultants, translating technical detail for a range of audiences
Designer - King's College London (Estates & Facilities) - London, UK
(2023-07 - 2024-03)
- Transferred and maintained spatial and asset data within the Planon estate management system, supporting estate-wide information governance and record accuracy
- Produced and updated technical drawings for academic, office and laboratory spaces across a large, complex campus estate
- Contributed to design development for the refurbishment and extension of the King's College London Mosque, coordinating across multiple stakeholders with particular cultural and community sensitivity
- Coordinated updates and technical information with architects, engineers and external consultants
Doctoral Researcher (PhD Candidate) - Istanbul Technical University - Istanbul, Turkey
(2016-09 - 2021-01)
- Independently managed a long-term research project from inception to completion, developing a structured methodology and analytical framework
- Conducted qualitative interviews, archival research and policy analysis; produced academic publications and presented findings clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Lecturer - Kamal University - Urmia, Iran
(2014-09 - 2016-07)
- Taught architectural design, history and digital modelling; supervised student projects from concept to final presentation
- Delivered structured tutorials, workshops and critiques, developing strong skills explaining technical concepts to varied audiences
Architectural Assistant - GOOA Architecture Office - Istanbul, Türkiye
(2012-12 - 2014-06)
- Developed technical drawings and as-built documentation across concept, planning, technical and construction stages for residential, commercial and mixed-use projects
- Coordinated with structural and MEP consultants to develop technically compliant design information
Architectural Researcher - Ati Tarh Arta Architecture & Research - Tehran, Iran
(2010-10 - 2012-09)
- Conducted research on sustainability in Iranian architecture, analysing academic sources, case studies and precedents to inform evidence-based outputs, contributing to a research publication
Education
Master of Architecture (RIBA Part 2) - Architecture - Kingston University (2022 - 2024)
PhD - Architecture - Istanbul Technical University (2016 - 2021)
Integrated Bachelor's & Master's - Architecture - Islamic Azad University (2004 - 2010)
