North West property and construction advisory firm, Jones Melling, has appointed architectural technologist, Shahid Khan, to join its architectural and design team.
Shahid joins Jones Melling from Adamson Construction & Interiors in Dukinfield, Ashton-under-Lyne. Based at Jones Melling’s Preston office, his appointment brings the firm’s architecture and design team to five.
In his role as an architectural technologist, Shahid will carry out measured surveys and produce planning and building regulation drawings for both residential and commercial projects. He is an accomplished designer with a broad experience in computer aided design (CAD) software programmes including AutoCAD, Revit, Google Sketchup and Lumion 3D.
Shahid will work alongside Jones Melling’s commercial and residential building surveying, quantity surveying and project management teams.
Gary Melling, co-founder and director of Jones Melling, said: “The firm has enjoyed a very strong start to 2021 and we have secured a number of new clients and projects from the healthcare, warehouse and distribution sectors. It’s great to see this manifest into the creation of another new job.
“Shahid is highly experienced, he really impressed us with his excellent knowledge of the construction sector, in particular on measured surveys, and has a wide range of technical skills. He has great enthusiasm to work in partnership with clients to deliver a first-class service.”
A Salford university graduate, Shahid said: “Jones Melling is a growing practice with a wide range of clients from many sectors. I was really impressed by its commitment to its people and providing a supportive work environment.”
Prior to Adamson Construction & Interiors, Shahid spent six years at A3 Architectural Services in Manchester and four years as an architectural technician at ICA Architects in Lancashire. At Jones Melling he will support its clients across all sectors, with a focus on refurbishment and redevelopment projects.
Shahid added: “I am looking forward to meeting my new clients and working closely with them from taking the original brief to seeing the final delivery. This feels a great chance to develop my skills and knowledge while playing a part in delighting clients and shaping the built environment.”
