Lemi Hadarau

Registered Architect MRIAI

Dublin, Ireland
Full driving licence

lemuel_marius@yahoo.com 085 221 8018

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Professional Experience

2024

Jun 2024 - Present

Project Architect

NODE Architecture, Dublin 2 · Full-time

Act as Project Architect on multiple retail, commercial, and office fit-out projects, managing contract administration, day-to-day coordination, programme, and communication with clients, consultants, and contractors
Lead coordination on the Toyota National Retail Concept rollout, involving 43 dealerships upgrade projects across Ireland, including signage, joinery, A/V, internal upgrades and external facade works
Prepare and manage planning applications, H&S documentation, tender and construction packages
Prepare and coordinate Fire Safety Certificate and Disability Access Certificate applications, including preparation of drawings and documentation
Produce 3D models, CGI renderings, and presentations to support design development, planning submissions, and client approvals
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including QS, M&E, structural engineers, and specialist subcontractors
Oversee site progress, attend site meetings and carry out site inspections, coordinate works during construction and resolve technical queries
Review contractor progress claims and assist with reviewing/signing off payment certificates in coordination with the QS/Director
Carry out snagging inspections, prepare snag lists, and coordinate completion items through to handover
Review, coordinate, and sign off contractor and specialist subcontractor shop drawings/submittals
Assist with BCAR/BCMS documentation and inspections, including coordination of required certificates, compliance documentation, and completion-stage information
Support project close-out, handover documentation, and completion-stage coordination
Support internal IT, workstation setup, software troubleshooting, and workflow improvements to improve office efficiency
Support and mentor architectural graduates in the office

2021

Jul 2021 - May 2024

Architectural Graduate (Part II)

NODE Architecture, Dublin 2

Worked closely with one of the Directors on high end residential and commercial projects across planning, tender, and construction stages
Produced 3D models, CGI renderings, photomontages and visual presentation material to support design development, planning applications, and client presentations
Assisted with planning applications for one-off houses, domestic extensions, and residential refurbishment projects
Produced planning drawings, tender packages, construction drawings, and supporting documentation, coordinating with structural and M&E input
Assisted with site inspections, meeting notes, and contract administration during construction stages
Gained strong experience in Irish planning processes, residential design, and technical detailing
Contributed to the practice's marketing and digital presence, including social media content management, updating the website with new projects, and photographing completed projects for marketing use

2018

Oct 2018 - Aug 2019

Architectural Assistant (Part I)

NODE Architecture, Dublin 2

Worked closely with Directors and senior architects on a range of residential, commercial, and student accommodation projects
Assisted with design development, planning applications, and project documentation
Prepared architectural drawings, 3D models, CGI visualisations, and presentation material for design development and client presentations
Assisted on the redevelopment of a former B&B into student accommodation on Stillorgan Road, including revised planning, FSC, DAC and construction drawings
Gained early experience in local authority processes, planning and building regulations, and communication with contractors and wider design teams

Education

2026

Commencing Sept 2026

Certificate in Building Information Modelling - Architecture

Atlantic Technological University

NFQ Level 8 · In progress · Expected 2027

2022

Sept 2022 - May 2024

Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Practice (PDAP)

Technological University Dublin

2019

Sept 2019 - Sept 2021

Master of Architecture (M.Arch)

University College Dublin

2015

Sept 2015 - Sept 2018

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Architectural Science

University College Dublin

UCD Entrance Scholar - University College Dublin, 2015
Awarded to high-achieving students based on 2014/2015 academic results (580 CAO points)

Additional Digital Workflows

Strong working knowledge of PC hardware, software setup, troubleshooting, and workstation configuration
Researched, specified, purchased, and set up 4 new architectural workstations over the past three years, balancing performance requirements, office work needs, and budget
Prepared and configured workstations for new employees, including software installation, peripherals, and general setup
Liaising with external IT providers and advising on hardware specifications for CAD and visualisation work
Carried out regular maintenance, hardware/software upgrades, and performance troubleshooting to improve office efficiency
Supported the practice's digital presence through website content updates, social media content coordination, project photography and marketing material preparation

Skills

Software

Design & Visualisation

AutoCAD
SketchUp
Lumion
Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
Revit (basic)
Vectorworks (basic)

Project Delivery & Collaboration

Microsoft Office 365
Teams
SharePoint
Procore
Fieldwire

Professional Skills

Project Delivery

Design Development
Planning applications
Tender & construction documentation
FSC / DAC applications
BCAR / BCMS
Contract administration
Site inspections
Snagging & project handover

Coordination & Communication

Project coordination
Consultant coordination
Clear client & stakeholder communication
Main contractor liaison
Team collaboration
Follow-up and action tracking

Technical & Quality

Adaptability & continuous learning
Practical problem-solving
Technical detailing
Accuracy & attention to details
CGI & 3D visualisation
Programme and cost awareness