Ronald Charles

Solar Design & Permit Specialist

Feb 2022 - Present • 4 yrs 4 mos

As a Solar Design and Permit Specialist, I have been involved in the preparation, coordination, and delivery of technical documentation for residential and commercial projects. My work focuses on creating accurate solar permit plan sets, SAP calculations, site plans, and land survey-based drawings that support permit approvals and project development requirements. I have assisted clients, contractors, installers, and engineering teams by producing detailed permit-ready documentation while ensuring compliance with applicable standards, local authority requirements, and project specifications. My responsibilities include developing solar PV layouts, electrical single-line diagrams, equipment placement plans, roof and site assessments, and supporting documentation required for permit submissions. In addition to solar permit services, I have extensive experience preparing SAP calculations and energy compliance documentation to support building performance assessments and regulatory requirements. I have also worked with survey data, architectural drawings, and engineering plans to create accurate site plans, plot plans, and land survey drafting deliverables. Throughout my work, I have maintained a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and clear communication, helping clients reduce revisions, streamline approval processes, and meet project deadlines. My experience with CAD drafting, technical documentation, construction drawings, and permit coordination enables me to deliver professional, high-quality results tailored to each project's unique requirements. I am committed to providing reliable solutions, attention to detail, and responsive support to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction.

Architectural and CAD Design Specialist

Feb 2022 - Present • 4 yrs 4 mos

As a freelance Architectural and CAD Design Specialist, I provide professional drafting, design, and technical documentation services for residential and commercial projects. My work includes preparing permit-ready site plans, floor plans, property maps, blueprint drafting, land survey redraws, landscape design concepts, solar permit plans, Solar PV layouts, battery storage permit drawings, SAP calculations, EPC support, and UK Building Regulations documentation. I collaborate with homeowners, architects, contractors, developers, surveyors, and engineering professionals to produce accurate drawings and compliance documents that support planning, permitting, and construction workflows. Every project begins with a careful review of client requirements, followed by detailed drafting using industry-standard CAD software and quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency. Throughout my freelance career, I have developed strong skills in technical drafting, construction documentation, building regulations, energy compliance, and client communication. I prioritize precision, timely delivery, and clear communication while adapting each project to meet local authority and client requirements. My goal is to provide dependable, detail-oriented design solutions that help clients move confidently from concept to approval while maintaining high professional standards on every project.