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We have a talented and diverse team of experienced architects, architectural technicians and supporting personnel with a passion for delivering excellence through design and technical innovation.

People
Role
Adam Carling
Senior Architectural Technologist
Anna Prajs
Senior Architect
Damien Busch
Associate
Dan Donnelly
Senior Associate
Darion Ebrahimzadeh
Associate
Dominic Mayer
Associate Director
Flavia Piscitelli
Architect
Frank Trebeljahr
International Accountant
Freddie Cottis
Director - IT Strategy and Innovation
Gabriel Sanni
Architectural Technologist
Gordon McQuade
Director
James Atha
Director
James Poulin
Architectural Assistant
Jim Fifield
Senior Associate
Joe Roper
Senior Architect
Jose Roquette
Senior Architect
Keith Morgan
Director
Kim Sparks
Architectural Assistant
Monique Beveridge
Architectural Technician
Opas Klinhom
Associate
Paula Ferrao
Senior Architect
Rob Cole
Senior Architect
Robin Hayes
Associate
Rolando Hernandez
Senior Architectural Technician
Romeo Panico
BIM Coordinator
Sandra Taylor
Operations Coordinator
Sara Aronsson-Jeffrey
Senior Associate
Stephen Alden
Senior Architectural Technician
Susana Mitjans Rodriguez
Architect
Tony Barkwith
Group Finance Director
Viqui Sanchez
Senior Architect
Yvonne Mathurin
Head of HR
Zack Clark
Architectural Technician

Rob Cole

Senior Architect

Rob has over 30 years’ experience leading large and complex projects at all stages both in the UK and internationally.

He has successfully delivered numerous award-winning projects for public and private clients and most recently has lead a number of design and compliance audits for complex mixed use office, residential and cultural projects.

Prior to joining Veretec Rob was a Director at Steffian Bradley Architects, and an Associate Principal for Swanke Hayden Connell Architects.

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Jose Roquette

Senior Architect

Jose is an Architect who gained specialised experience working in the healthcare sector before developing his expertise on commercial, refurbishment and residential projects in the UK, Spain and Singapore.

He is a passionate about design and on-site coordination and enjoys leading the collaborative process to the deliver projects with a close attention to detail.

As a Senior Architect Jose is part of a team responsible for project standards and quality and is active in developing BIM initiatives across the studio.

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Romeo Panico

BIM Coordinator

Romeo is a trained building surveyor with a passion for digital construction and has worked on projects across sectors including education, commercial, civic, residential and mixed-use developments.

Romeo is a talented BIM user and has applied this knowledge across a number of projects as a dedicated BIM coordinator. He leads our Revit Forum and is responsible for the implementation and development of our internal BIM standards & protocols, Revit training, and BIM strategies.

Prior to joining Veretec he worked as BIM coordinator on high-profile projects in the UK, India and Italy

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Rolando Hernandez

Senior Architectural Technician

Rolando has extensive experience in the design and delivery of major construction projects including Residential, Defence, Education, Housing and Healthcare developments.

He has a multi-disciplinary background working in Architectural, Civil and Structural consultancy roles, which has given him a highly detailed understanding of construction across a variety of projects in BIM level 2 environments.

As a Senior Architectural Technician Rolando plays a key role in technical learning and development in the studio and is responsible for our CPD programme.

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Gabriel Sanni

Architectural Technologist
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Viqui Sanchez

Senior Architect

Viqui has extensive experience delivering projects across a variety of sectors including education, cultural, leisure and residential projects.

She is highly skilled in working with existing heritage buildings, BIM design team coordination and on-site construction and is committed quality detail and design.

As part of a team Viqui is responsible for technical reviews across the studio ensuring design and technical rigor is instilled across our projects.

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Damien Busch

Associate

Damien brings a wealth of design and technical expertise with over 25 years of experience working on a wide range of high-profile building typologies.

He has particular expertise in developer and landlord-led commercial office design, residential and refurbishment projects. Damien’s strengths lie in design team coordination, where his pragmatic and collaborative approach ensure best practice is achieved from each discipline.

Damien has extensive experience in modular construction and offsite manufacturing solutions utilised to expedite fast-track construction programmes.

Damien is a member of the Veretec Project Forum and takes an active role in sharing design and delivery knowledge across the studio.

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Anna Prajs

Senior Architect

Anna is creative, intuitive, naturally inquisitive and applies strategic planning in her role as Senior Architect.

She has experience in complex and prestigious projects including commercial and high-end residential, listed buildings and new build including external envelope and fit-out projects.

Anna has a passion for all things design, with a keen eye for detail and considerable experience in design team coordination combined with extensive on-site experience gaining a practical knowledge of the building process.

Prior to joining Veretec, Anna worked for design-led London architectural practices, including Dixon Jones and Sheppard Robson, and most recently, as a Design Manager for some of the UK’s top contractors.

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Dan Donnelly

Senior Associate

Dan is an experienced architect with a background in a wide range of high-profile developments including residential, later living, education and cultural buildings.

He has a passion for digital design and collaborative working, by applying the latest technologies to benefit the coordination and construction of complex projects.

Dan is a member of the Management Team and has a leading role in developing talent throughout the studio, and is responsible for managing the creative and technical development across our studio.

He is also an active member of both the Project Forum and the Marketing Team.

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Stephen Alden

Senior Architectural Technician

Stephen has over 17 years experience working within the construction industry alongside architects, consultants and contractors.

He specialises in the design of external envelopes having worked with façade subcontractors and has completed multiple external envelope packages across variety of projects.

He also has a strong background in BIM, with over 15 years experience using Revit and delivering projects compliant with Level 2 requirements. Stephen has operated as a BIM coordinator for Jacobs Engineering and BDP and sits on the Veretec BIM forum.

Stephen was recently offered a placement at Bristol University where he will be undertaking his Masters degree in Façade Engineering on a part time basis from September 2021.

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Adam Carling

Senior Architectural Technologist

Adam has a wealth of technical knowledge and experience on all aspects of building design and construction.

He has particular expertise in developer led large and complex residential and commercial office projects and his strengths lie in design team coordination where his pragmatic and collaborative approach ensure best practice is achieved from each discipline.

Adam plays a key role in our projects standards and quality and is responsible for our internal CAD standards & protocols, CAD training and inductions.

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Darion Ebrahimzadeh

Associate

Darion returned to Veretec in 2019 after working overseas for 5 years as part of Aukett Swanke Group’s Dubai studio.

He has considerable experience in the design and delivery of a variety of complex projects, both in the UK and Dubai, including residential, education, hotel and retail mall projects.

Darion has a passionate and collaborative approach to design. He has a strong commitment to identifying and fulfilling client aspirations, alongside adding value to the wider team.

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Dominic Mayer

Associate Director

Dominic is an architect with over 20 years of experience working on a wide range of building typologies, specialising in large-scale residential and workplace schemes as well as recreation and leisure facilities.

He has a particular focus on the coordination of complex projects and the benefits that modular and offsite construction can bring to the design and construction process.

Dominic sits on the Management Team and prior to joining Veretec worked at Rolfe Judd Architects where he led a major office development in Windsor as well as a significant mixed-use scheme in North London.

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Flavia Piscitelli

Architect
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Frank Trebeljahr

International Accountant
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Gordon McQuade

Director

Gordon has particular experience in commercial office design alongside leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex mixed-use developments for a number of UK and international projects.

Prior to joining Veretec Gordon spent several years in Hong Kong where he was involved in the design and supervision of a variety of projects.

Gordon sits on the Aukett Swanke Group UK Board and also represents the company on the RIBA / Central St Martins Mentoring Programme, for students in the final year of their Part One studies, and has also contributed to the British Council of Offices specifications.

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Freddie Cottis

Director - IT Strategy and Innovation

Freddie has overall responsibility for IT strategy and innovation.  He is responsible for investigating growth and expansion opportunities and their subsequent integration between Veretec operations and the Aukett Swanke Group environment.

Freddie also has a keen focus on exploring how technology can drive innovation, collaboration and excellence throughout every aspect of our Studio.

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James Atha

Director

James has a passionate approach to design and a strong commitment to collaboration and innovation to ensure projects are successfully realised. His projects include residential, commercial offices, large retail and mixed-use schemes and transportation hubs both in the UK and abroad.

James also sits on the Aukett Swanke Group UK Board.

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James Poulin

Architectural Assistant
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Jim Fifield

Senior Associate

Jim is a Senior Associate with experience across residential, office, retail, mixed-use, education and government projects.

He has a passion for nurturing talent, knowledge sharing and leading collaboration throughout the design process, and has a particular interest in sustainability and material selection, ensuring robust details are developed throughout the design process.

Jim also sits on the Management Team and leads a number of our project standards and quality initiatives including our technical output, staff mentoring and represents Veretec at DIOHAS.

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Joe Roper

Senior Architect

Joe has experience in a wide variety of projects and sectors, having previously delivered high profile developments in both the UK & Australia.

Joe is passionate about resolving complicated and intricate details and developed his research-based design approach whilst leading the unique EXPO Pavilion 2020 project, which features cross laminated timber blades, set out radially to create a slanting circular façade and featuring innovative algorithm-driven LED displays.

He is an excellent communicator and builds quality relationships with all members of the project team through collaborative design principles.

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Keith Morgan

Director

Keith is Managing Director of Veretec and has significant experience delivering complex projects across a wide range of sectors.

He has a particular focus on the delivery of high-quality schemes and the development of long-term relationships within the project team, both in the UK and internationally.

Keith sits on the Aukett Swanke Group UK board, and as Quality Director for the Group also leads the development of best practice industry initiatives.

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Kim Sparks

Architectural Assistant
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Monique Beveridge

Architectural Technician
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Opas Klinhom

Associate

Opas has worked on projects across a number of sectors including education, commercial, civic, sports, residential, renovation and mixed-use.

He runs our Revit Forum having worked on BIM projects since 2007, building up extensive experience working on complex projects in 3D. Opas has a passion for digital design and collaborative working whilst leading project teams to achieve well detailed and coordinated buildings.

Prior to joining Veretec he worked as BIM Co-ordinator on several iconic buildings including St Antony’s College in Oxford and Al Wakrah FIFA World Cup stadium in Qatar.

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Paula Ferrao

Senior Architect

Paula is an experienced Senior Architect with extensive knowledge of a variety of building types, principally in the residential and office sectors.

Her core skills include both design and delivery and she is dedicated to producing excellent architecture whilst nurturing positive relationships with both clients and contractors.

Paula is a collaborative team member and enjoys sharing her natural enthusiasm and commitment to problem solving.

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Robin Hayes

Associate

Robin has extensive experience in the design and delivery of major projects in the UK and Europe.

In a diverse career he has worked on both new build and refurbishment projects across a variety of sectors including offices, residential and retail.

As an associate Robin combines excellent organisational and coordination skills with a collaborative attitude. He adopts a measured approach to problem solving and always seeks to balance good design with appropriate technical solutions.

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Sandra Taylor

Operations Coordinator

Sandra joined in 2015 and brings a wealth of experience, pragmatism and aptitude to ensure the smooth running of Veretec and our teams.

She oversees and orchestrates a range of business and studio operations including Veretec documents and protocols, event management, graphics, awards submissions and our social media & web content.

Sandra has a passion for design and communication and forms an integral part of the Marketing Team. Prior to Veretec, she worked within the creative industries, following a degree in Interior Architecture.

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Sara Aronsson-Jeffrey

Senior Associate

Sara has considerable experience delivering projects across a variety of sectors including commercial offices, education, leisure and residential, both in the UK and the Middle East.

She is highly skilled in design team and on-site coordination as well as managing client expectations. Alongside this she is committed to the delivery of high-quality design with close attention to detail.

Sara is a member of the Management Team and has a leading role in fostering talent throughout the studio, and enjoys sharing her natural enthusiasm for technical design and problem solving.

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Susana Mitjans Rodriguez

Architect
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Tony Barkwith

Group Finance Director

Tony has been with Veretec as Finance Director since 2019 and is also the Group Finance Director of Aukett Swanke Group PLC. As a Chartered Accountant Tony has extensive experience and knowledge on all matters of financial reporting and systems as well as technical accounting.

Previously Tony worked at Advanced Power UK Ltd, as Financial Controller, where he concentrated on management of European and Group Finance functions, including statutory audits, budgeting, year-end accounting and tax reporting.

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Yvonne Mathurin

Head of HR

Yvonne is responsible for HR strategy across the practice alongside wide-ranging employee engagement initiatives. As a key member of the supporting team she develops the HR approach in response to Veretec’s wider organisational needs.

Having worked in HR professional services for over 30 years Yvonne has had experience in a variety of sectors including manufacturing, financial, retail and property development.

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Zack Clark

Architectural Technician
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