Ozgun Akgul
Dubai,UAE
Summary
MSc in Construction Project Management and a BA in Architecture qualified Property Consultant delivering to client objectives. Enabling smooth, efficient buying and selling experiences through expert client-management, sound market understanding and thorough purchasing processes. Brings hands-on experience across cost planning, measurement and take-offs, subcontract procurement, valuations/CVRs, change control and contract administration, underpinned by strong design and coordination skills. Comfortable on site verifying progress/measure, capturing evidence, and liaising with Contracts Managers, engineers, suppliers and clients to keep cost, quality and programme on track. Advanced Excel (pivots, lookups, Power Query) with working knowledge of CostX, Bluebeam and Power BI for data-driven reporting; highly proficient in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM 360 and Navisworks, with additional capability in SketchUp, ArchiCAD, Photoshop, Lumion, D5, Vray, 3ds Max, Asta Powerproject and RIB CostX. Known for tidy document control (SharePoint/Teams), clear communication and a proactive, solutions-led mindset.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Property Consultant
Anarock Middle East
Dubai, UAE
2026.02 - Current
- Collaborated effectively with solicitors during conveyancing process, expediting settlements, inspected rental properties before and after tenancies, appropriately handling bond payments.
- Organised property viewings for potential buyers leading to successful transactions facilitated smooth transactions by coordinating legal procedures and paperwork efficiently.
- Established robust relationships with clients to ensure repeat business, gathered property information using reliable sources. Drafted leasing and sale agreements for tenant signing.
Architectural Intern
Folkart
Izmir, Turkey
2022.11 - 2023.05
- Supported BIM coordination and technical delivery across live packages, producing and updating Revit/AutoCAD sheets and detail views and maintaining a clean drawing register with 100% revision traceability.
- Ran regular Navisworks clash checks, logged issues, and coordinated fixes with MEP/structural teams; over the placement we reduced open clashes by ~25% prior to IFC issue (c. 120 items reviewed), which helped de-risk late design changes.
- Completed material take-offs and Excel-based options analyses for facade/fit-out elements; side-by-side supplier comparisons and rate checks contributed to ~2–3% savings versus baseline quotes on the packages I supported.
Architectural Intern
Gulsel Architecture & Construction
Izmir, Turkey
2021.07 - 2021.09
- Focussed on tender deliverables and client-facing material: prepared 15–20 tender drawing sheets, room/door/window schedules, and coordinated updates from consultants, while implementing title-block and file-naming standards that reduced returned-markup rework by ~30%.
- Produced quick SketchUp/Photoshop visuals to clarify design intent, which shortened client approval cycles by ~1 week on two small schemes. Processed ~10 RFIs, tracked responses, and rolled changes into AutoCAD/Revit within ~24 hours on average.
- Prepared interior proposals and technical drawings for residential/commercial projects. Presented design options to senior architects and clients; captured decisions in minutes.
Education
MSc - Construction Project Management
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, UK 2023.09 - 2025.06
Bachelor's degree - Architecture
Izmir Demokrasi University
Turkey 2018.09 - 2022.06
Skills
- Cost-effective Methodologies in Construction Projects
- Managing CRM
- Engaging with the Clients
- Critical Thinking
- Data Visualization
- Effective Sub-contractor Management and Negotiation Strategies
- Innovative Architectural Software Utilization
- Leadership
- Optimizing Resource Allocation for Operational Efficiency
- Presentation
- Problem Solving
- Quantity Surveying Techniques and Practices
- Site Visits and Quality Control Assessment
- Strategic Project Planning and Scheduling
- Sustainable Materials and Environmental Responsibility
- Teamwork
- Tender Preparation
LANGUAGES
English
Advanced
Turkish
Native
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Full UK, UAE, Turkish driving licence; based in Dubai and willing to relocate UAE-wide and Worldwide. Portfolio and references available via LinkedIn.
PROJECTS & HIGHLIGHTS
CAD/BIM & Architectural Portfolio
- Modelled concept and as-built details in AutoCAD / Revit; produced visuals in SketchUp, 3ds Max/V-Ray, Lumion, D5.
- Delivered clean, construction-ready linework and layered CAD standards suitable for tender/IFC issue.
- Selected pieces showcase facade details, fit-out joinery, and coordinated MEP zones. More images & drawings (full abstract in portfolio).
MSc Dissertation — Integrating Circular Economy (CE) into Value-Based Decisions (2025)
- Built a decision framework that maps CE principles to RIBA stages and procurement choices.
- Analysed survey data with SPSS; structured cost/benefit comparisons and dashboards in Excel (Power Query, pivots) / Power BI.
- Outputs: methodology, scoring model, and implementation guide for client/contractor teams (full abstract in linkedin profile)
Timeline
Property Consultant
Anarock Middle East
2026.02 - Current
MSc - Construction Project Management
Oxford Brookes University
2023.09 - 2025.06
Architectural Intern
Folkart
2022.11 - 2023.05
Architectural Intern
Gulsel Architecture & Construction
2021.07 - 2021.09
Bachelor's degree - Architecture
Izmir Demokrasi University
2018.09 - 2022.06