Simon Coggins-Hill

About

Profile

A talented and competent Chartered Architectural Technologist with significant and wide ranging experience, a conscientious and proactive work ethic and highly respected for my technical detailing ability.

Combining strong interpersonal skills with excellent project management and collaboration skills, ensures that I am a confident and driven member of any project team.

Professional Qualifications

  • 2025 – presentFellow member (FCIAT) of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
  • 2017 – presentBIM Informed Professional – Certificate No. BREP10051
  • 2017 – 2019European Building Expert (EurBE) – Nr. 2018-101/GE
  • 2017 – 2019BREEAM Associate
  • 2007 – 2014Association for Project Safety (APS) – Registered CDM-Co-ordinator
  • 2005 – presentChartered Architectural Technologist (Member Nr. M010243)
  • 2000 – 2014Association for Project Safety (APS) – Full member (Nr. M5238)

Technical Skills

  • Certified BIM Informed Professional
  • Technical construction knowledge & detailing (Expert)
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration (Expert)
  • ArchiCAD 26 (Advanced)
  • Dalux (Basic)
  • Sketchup Pro & Layout (Advanced)
  • Autodesk FlexSim 2026 (Basic)
  • MS Office & Teams (Advanced)
  • Python 3 (Basic)
  • C++ (Basic)
  • Claude AI (Good)

Soft Skills

  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Effective communicator with multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Able to work independently while contributing to team objectives.
  • Results-orientated and committed to delivering high-quality work.
  • Quick learner with continuous improvement mind set.

Languages

  • English: Mother tongue
  • German: B1/B2

Voluntary Work

2015 – present

I have held the voluntary positions of Chair and Secretary of the CIAT European Centre since its founding in 2015 and I manage the overall running of the Centre with ca. 100 members spread over 19 countries.

  • Created and maintain a membership statistics tracking tool that drives Centre decision making.
  • Mentored student members to enhance their chances of securing placements and jobs.
  • Founded a forum in 2018 to promote the seven CIAT International Centres that is now a key event at the CIAT Annual General Meetings.

Education

  • Sept. 1989 – June 1991

    BTEC HNC Building Studies

    Nene College, Northampton, UK

  • Dec. 1987 – June 1989

    BTEC ONC Building Studies

    Tresham College, Kettering/Corby, UK

    Federation of Master Builders Award for Best BTEC Student (1989)