Career C.V.

J.W. Tate LRIBA. Architect 1966 - 1969

Started from school as a trainee, and gained experience in all aspects of an Architects' office - attended Wigan & Leigh College on a Day Release ONC Construction Course.

Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council - Architects Department 1969 - 1986

Moved to gain a broader experience, and to take advantage of wider opportunities. Worked on various schemes, usually under the supervision of an Architect - continued to attend College on a day release basis, and obtained a HNC in Construction in 1969. Decided to leave to pursue a course of full time study in Architecture, but offered a sponsorship by the council. Continued to work outside College term time and upon completion of the course in 1975 continue in full-time employment - take increasing responsibility for new build and alteration schemes and after 17 years decided to take a change of direction.

David Mansfield Associates 1986 -1998

Joined this small firm of surveyors as the only Architect and worked on a variety of alteration and new build schemes mainly for Religious communities and the Catholic Church - invited to become a Director of the firm after 12 months, and the Practice title changed to Architects and Surveyors. Continued to be personally involved in a large number of schemes in Various Locations including Dumbarton, Devon, Liverpool, Dublin, Tullamore, Limerick and Tanzania.

Pye Design 1998 - Present Day

Formed a practice in April 1998 to provide a full Architectural Service on a personal basis - continuing with similar type of work as previously on a variety of schemes, including maintenance works.

To be continued….