Brian C Ward

Architectural Assistant (Part II) | STW Architects | BIM | Sustainable Design | RIAI Part III Candidate

Headford, County Galway, Ireland

About

Architectural Assistant (Part II) with over 15 years of combined experience in architecture, construction, and digital design delivery across Ireland and Canada. Currently working with Scott Tallon Walker Architects, contributing to the design and technical delivery of commercial projects from concept through construction. My experience includes BIM implementation, planning applications, technical documentation, conservation projects, and compliance with Irish Building Regulations. I have worked across residential, commercial, ecclesiastical, and mixed-use developments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams throughout all project stages. I am actively progressing toward RIAI Part III registration and continuing my professional development through advanced BIM and Passive House training, with a particular interest in sustainable design, digital project delivery, and construction excellence.

Experience

  • Architectural Graduate at Scott Tallon Walker Architects
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    – Contributing to the development of architectural designs from concept through to construction stages – Preparing technical drawings and documentation in line with project requirements – Supporting coordination between design teams, consultants, and contractors – Assisting in the implementation of BIM workflows and digital modelling – Ensuring compliance with Irish Building Regulations and planning requirements

  • Architectural Graduate at John Halligan Architects
    Mar 2023 - Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    – Preparation of tender and construction documentation for residential and ecclesiastical projects – Undertaking conservation surveys and contributing to heritage-related works (Section 57, BHIS, HSF applications) – Development of planning applications for residential and commercial projects – Preparation of BCAR documentation including Commencement Notices – Coordination of technical detailing in compliance with Irish Building Regulations

  • Architectural Graduate at MSED
    May 2021 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

    – Contributed to feasibility studies for large-scale residential and mixed-use retail developments – Prepared tender and construction documentation across multiple project stages – Developed planning applications for residential and commercial schemes – Assisted in project coordination across multidisciplinary teams

  • Architectural Graduate at Vivian cummings architects
    Feb 2021 - May 2021 · 4 mos

    – Produced architectural design and technical drawings for residential projects – Supported project delivery across design and construction stages – Assisted in compliance with planning and regulatory requirements

  • Architectural Graduate at Grady Carr Architects
    Sep 2020 - Mar 2021 · 7 mos

    – Developed architectural drawings and technical documentation – Contributed to residential project design and detailing – Assisted in coordination between design and construction stages