1. Thomas Giltinan Address: Republic of Ireland.
MSc.(Hons), DMS., Dip.C.Arch., Dip.C.Econ. Mobile: 353 (0)87 207 4041
Full clean driving licence. E-mail: thomask.giltinan@outlook.com
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Profile: Thomas has over 25 year’s continuous experience in professional practice & construction,
both in Ireland and the U.K. He has gained extensive project management experienced with a skill
set related to Architecture, Construction, and Business & Finance Management. Along with the
benefit of project managing large scale developments, his skill set ensures the proper resourcing of
talent and responsibility to support all project lifecycles. His ability to critically appraise progress
promotes a proactive approach to change management, avoiding costly reaction to unforeseen
events. As a keen gardener, Thomas understands the critical requirements of early and diligent
business planning. This coupled with continuous reviews following the proper preparation of the
groundwork, can subsequently enjoy the fruits of hard work on completion. Thomas is highly
motivated and values “lifelong learning” as a way of “being ahead” of business trends and
managing challenging environments. Innovation, strategy and financial reporting are additional
skills gained having completed a recent Masters degree. His experience extends to the following:
As associate director, Thomas was responsibility for practice administration, scheduling
company work load, project resource allocation, managing Client expectations, Fee
preparation/agreements, overseeing legal agreements to Contract completions.
Strong communication, leadership and negotiation skills.
Experienced all aspects of the design process, production information, site supervision and
contract administration.
Completed contracts in various procurement methods, JCT contracts (with/without/Q),
Contractor Design (CDP), novated agreements, PPP’s, including 'fast-track partnering.
Successfully plan and manage projects from inception to completion and handover.
Project sectors across, Education, Commercial, Sports Stadia, Leisure, Retail, Hotel/Leisure,
Housing, Apartments, Mixed Use Developments, Industrial/Distribution & Aircraft Hanger
design facilities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Current Consultancy freelance work: presently working with and offering design and project
management services to private Clients in Ireland and the UK.
• O’Connor Keogh Mulcaire Architects Ltd, Galway, Ireland.
• Marfield Developments Ltd, Clare, Ireland
• Love Interiors - Interior Design Company, Surrey, UK
OKM Architects: (Associate Director), Galway, Ireland
Roles: Project architect & practice administrator, Client liaison & fee account manager, Project
management, Responsible for achieving Client expectations of their building portfolios. Project
sign-off processes throughout project development (concept-completion). Human resource
allocation to production information deliverables.
Buildings: Mixed use commercial/retail developments - Training education, day care Centres, Residential,
- Commercial Office/Warehouse, - Industrial, - Department of Education & Science (DOES),
primary & postprimary schools, Passive solar dwellings (eco housing).
Projects: Crown: Multi-mixed commercial, retail, residential development, Galway City €120m
Udaras: Ionad Seirbhisi na nOileann (Administration Building) €1.96m
Hawthorn House: Commercial/Residential development, Clare €15.00m

2. Bank: new branch office, Bank of Ireland, Galway €0.768m
Schools: Sustainable 2 storey 8 classroom timber frame buildings €3.96m
Training centre for mentally handicapped Children € 3.25m
School extension, Bushypark Galway €2.47m
Private Dwellings: Detached passive solar dwelling €0.50m
V&A Design – Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, UK
Role: Project Architect, Client portfolio account manager for regional shopping centres - Newcastle,
Watford, and Bromley. Retail sub-divisions, retail extensions, carpark upgrading (focus on the
pedestrian), Landlord ‘themed’ areas within shopping centres, upgrading Centre Management
suites and security areas. Project leader and information co-ordinator.
Buildings: Shopping Centre’s, Comedy Clubs, Retail Unit design, Car parking deck design
Projects: Gateshead Shopping Centre, Newcastle – retail unit fit-out, use change £ Various
Harlequin Shopping Centre, Mall & retail extension £1.5m
Jongleurs Comedy Clubs, Bristol, Southamption, Glasglow, Leeds £ Various
Conversion 6 No. flats in conservation area – Seven Oaks
Extension to existing bonded warehouse – Clapham
KSS Architects Ltd. – London, UK
Roles: Team leader, Contract administrator, CAD production information.
Buildings: Football Stadia, Aircraft maintenance Hanger, Shopping Centre’s, Mixed use commercial retail,
Residential, Car parking deck design.
Projects: Stamford Bridge redevelopment, Chelsea FC: North Stand, Southern Complex stand including
underground parking (238), Hotel & residential block. £30m
Portsmouth FC: New Stand (4,600) & concession facilities development. £1.5m
Hurlingham Retail Park: JCT80 Contract 50,000Sq ft retail development. £2m
Aircraft Hangar, Stansted. 28,000Sq ft clear span shell. D&B Contract £1.4m
Bovril Court: Demolition/redevelopment of neo-Georgian Pieds-a-terre units £1.5m
EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Business & Financial Management MSc (Hons) 2:1
Masters Degree - NUI/UCD award
Postgrad Diploma Business Management DMS with Credits
University of Westminster
Diploma Construction Studies Architecture Dip.C.Arch Special Award
CIT, Cork 1st
College Award
Diploma Construction Studies Economics Dip.C.Econ with Credits
CIT, Cork
Other related Training & Computer skills:
Certificate in Building CAD using Revit Architecture – Limerick Institute of Technology, 2014
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification – TrainingPoint 2013
Certified internet Web Professional, C.I.W. - TrainingPoint 2012
IRCA, Quality Management Systems ISO 9001 training - TrainingPoint 2008
Computer skills:
AutoCAD LT, Revit Architecture, SketchUp, Sonata 3D Architectural modeling
MS Project
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint - Adobe Photoshop.
Interests:
Organic Gardening, Cooking, Baking, Music.
References - available on request.