Ikraam qualified as an Architectural Technologist with a first from UCLan University in 2019 while studying part time. Prior to that he’d achieved an HNC in construction and surveying.

Since graduating, Ikraam has undertaken several key positions across the North West – developing technical skills in various areas of expertise including producing scan to BIM models for retail projects, working on masterplanning projects and industrial developments, as well as taking on a design and technical role in the residential housing sector.

Before joining Cassidy + Ashton in early 2024, his most recent role was job lead at Corstophine and Wright Ltd, working on projects including the new build Crewe Bus Station and multi-storey carpark and the proposed new headquarters of Wilmslow police station.

As part of the C+A team – Ikraam plays a key role in developing architectural design concepts across the different stages of the RIBA Plan of Works from concept drawings to onsite to project completion.

Ikraam is working towards his CIAT Chartership to become MCIAT and is keen to then work his way to senior technologist level and towards associate.

A recent father, Ikraam is kept busy these days in his spare time by a very active toddler.