23 Joulu 2024

Switching Careers from Architecture to Real Estate: Ft. Aqeel Sourjah at Quadrant Estates

Moving from architecture into real estate development can look like a leap, but the design training, spatial judgement and project understanding can be highly valuable on the developer side.

Stephen Drew speaks with Aqeel Sourjah of Quadrant Estates about managing ESG-led office developments, moving from architecture into real estate and understanding the commercial roles that shape major workplace projects.

The conversation covers:

How Aqeel moved from architecture into real estate development
What a development manager actually does
How ESG, sustainability and workplace expectations shape office projects
What international students should understand about UK career routes
How AI and technology are affecting real estate and development work

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and technical difficulties
01:31 Meet Aqeel Sourjah from Quadrant Estates
02:07 Aqeel's journey from architecture to real estate
10:45 The role of a development manager
16:44 Understanding job titles in real estate
20:04 Advice for aspiring real estate professionals
22:53 International students and the UK job market
27:10 AI and technology in real estate
29:26 Using AI in business operations
29:54 Creativity in development and real estate
30:33 Staying ahead with technology
30:55 Market sentiment and economic outlook
33:14 Future opportunities in architecture and real estate
35:30 Qualities for success in real estate
43:58 Balancing passion and work-life boundaries
47:13 Final thoughts and contact details

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