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Liam  Lyle

Liam Lyle

Architectural Draughtsman/ Technologist
Gauteng

Summary

I am a Cand. Architectural Draftsman with 5 years of experience working across residential, commercial, and specialized large industrial projects (up to 14 500m2).


Advanced proficiency in Revit, Enscape, and AI tools, optimizing communication, design, visualization, and project efficiency leading to greater results.


Experienced in managing full project lifecycles, including design, council approvals, coordination, tender drawings, construction, and ongoing correspondence with clients, suppliers, and consultants.


I work alongside the director, managing the bulk of responsibilities across multiple projects. While I take initiative of project coordination and execution, the director occasionally provides input where strategic collaboration enhances efficiency and project outcomes.


I assist in site meetings with the director. Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining quality control, ensuring client satisfaction, and improving project workflows.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Architectural Draughtsman/technologist

ICM Architectural Studio
06.2022 - Current

Overview

Experienced in full project lifecycles from concept to handover, with expertise in council approvals, construction documentation, and tender drawings. Proactively expanded my role to include 3D visualization, design development, consultant coordination, and on-site problem-solving.


Key Strengths

• Advanced Revit & Enscape skills – Efficient modeling, detailing, and rendering.

•Fast, high-quality documentation – Quick council plans, clear construction drawings.

• Project & consultant coordination – Ensuring smooth execution from design to build.

• Client & contractor collaboration – Responsive problem-solving and solution-driven approach.

• AI-driven workflow enhancements – Faster design iterations and improved visualization.


Accomplishments

✅ Delivered all major construction packages on time or ahead of schedule.

✅ Successfully managed multiple projects in staggered construction phases.

✅ Stepped up during staff shortages to ensure project continuity.

✅ Optimized designs for cost-effectiveness, maximizing client ROI.

✅ Strengthened client, consultant, and contractor relationships for seamless coordination.

✅ Improved drawing clarity, making construction execution more efficient.


Notable Projects

🔹 Spec 5 (2025, 13,000m², R100M) – Design, 3D rendering, and documentation.

🔹 Spec 2 (2025, 7,400m²) – Layout & facade design and rapid SDP submission.

🔹 Flender & Spec B (2024, 5,000m² & 2,000m²) – Dual project coordination & cost-effective design.

🔹 Retailability (2023, 14,500m², R110M) – Consultant coordination, construction documentation.

🔹 Astral HQ (2023, 1,500m², R20M) – Started from office plans, site coordination tying in with existing.

🔹 Mattress Factory (2023, 2,300m², R18M) – Adapted quickly, delivering strong coordination.

Architectural Draughtsman & Designer

MK Architectural designs
05.2021 - 05.2022

ARCHITECTURAL ROLE:

  • Produced all presentation, renders, council drawings and plan running.
  • Completed 65 projects in the presentation stage and 44 projects in the council stage.
  • Had 21 approved building plans with 12 circulating.
  • Standardized a revit template for the company.
  • Enhanced the drawing work flow and boosted efficiency by 50%
  • Advertised and increased the companies client base.
  • Attended multiple site visits.


Architectural Draughtsman

M.R. Design Solutions
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • 8-month full time internship
  • Assisted with the design process, site visits and council drawings.
  • The company specialized in residential homes.

Intern student

A.A. Papageorgiou Architects & Associates Inc
06.2019 - 08.2019

A large residential-recognized firm which I interned on various residential projects.


Education

Diploma - Architecture

African Academy
01.2019 - 2021.12

Software -

Revit Training - Autodesk Advanced Revit
03.2021 - 04.2021

Higher Certificate - Multiple Disciplinary Draughting

African Academy
01.2018 - 2018.12

High School Bachelors - High School

Hans Moore High School
01.2013 - 2017.12

Affiliations

  • Registered with S.A.C.A.P ( South African Council of the Architectural Profession).
  • Licensed Autodesk Revit Advanced

Software

Autodesk REVIT

Autodesk AUTOCAD

ENSCAPE

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Languages

Advanced,5

Timeline

Architectural Draughtsman/technologist

ICM Architectural Studio
06.2022 - Current

Architectural Draughtsman & Designer

MK Architectural designs
05.2021 - 05.2022

Software -

Revit Training - Autodesk Advanced Revit
03.2021 - 04.2021

Architectural Draughtsman

M.R. Design Solutions
08.2020 - 04.2021

Intern student

A.A. Papageorgiou Architects & Associates Inc
06.2019 - 08.2019

Diploma - Architecture

African Academy
01.2019 - 2021.12

Higher Certificate - Multiple Disciplinary Draughting

African Academy
01.2018 - 2018.12

High School Bachelors - High School

Hans Moore High School
01.2013 - 2017.12
Liam LyleArchitectural Draughtsman/ Technologist