Gareth Jackson

MA (Hons) in Planning and Development from Aberdeen University

PG Diploma in Urban Design from Strathclyde University

Education

Degree Accreditation

Work

Curriculum Vitae Page 2-3

Portfolio Page 4-15

Page 2 Curriculum Vitae

Gareth J Jackson Curriculum Vitae

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SUMMARY OF UNIVERSITY QUALIFICATIONS

Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Design from Strathclyde University

Master of Arts Degree at Honours level in Planning & Development from Aberdeen

University accredited by both the RTPI and the RICS

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Planning Consultant for a large prestigious London planning consultancy firm and involved in

obtaining planning permission for large developments of varying use and scale and being

involved in the construction process from design through to completion.

Currently work on projects varying from large scale single dwelling development through to

complex mixed use developments and visitor attractions that attract vast media interest.

Post Graduate diploma in Urban Design resulting in competency in numerous computer

design packages including AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & In Design, and Google

Sketchup (3D modelling package). This course has also included producing presentations

and exhibitions attended by professionals and members of the public.

Courses covered included Urban Theory, Urban Landscape Design, Real Estate

Development, Urban Design Policy & Practice and Urban Design Representation.

The management of a large residential portfolio including the responsibility for the day to day

running of developments, co-ordinating repair work, liaising with residents and contractors

and the carrying out regular inspections.

Over a year and a half of residential surveying experience with J & E Shepherd surveyors.

This has included client communication and business development, shadowing qualified

surveyors and adapting skills and techniques to my own needs in order to better myself and

adapt to an ever changing and at times, very challenging property market.

Seminars and lectures involving: client care, management, networking skills, business

development, APC and CPD training days (including the single survey process, damp/dry

rot, lenders requirements & landlord and tenant).

Supervision and training of young graduates and trainees and ensuring all office tasks are

carried out to enable surveyors to carry out their jobs efficiently.

Master of Arts degree in Planning & Development which also included all property courses.

This degree covered all aspects such as commercial property practice & valuation, property

& planning law, principles of design & development, sustainability & governance,

professional conduct & ethics and various economics courses.

Substantial computer skills including knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, firm

grasp of computer hardware, technical knowledge and the ability to adapt the use of

computers to everyday tasks to provide a more efficient way of working and delivering a

quality service.

Staff supervision and weekend running of a fashion store including staff training, accounts,

stock control, management & working as a team.

Page 3 Curriculum Vitae

EMPLOYMENT

October 2010 – Present: Planning Consultant with DP9, a large London based

planning consultantcy – Involved in obtaining planning permission for developments of all

sizes and uses throughout London. Our style of work and approach to planning means we

are involved from the design stage (with world renowned architects) through to the

completion of the development. I deal with all London Boroughs and liaise with planning

officers, architects and developers while aiming to produce developments that are on

schedule and meet the requirements of the local Councils and the Mayor’s visions.

May 2009 – August 2009: Architectural and surveying assistant with a small

independent development firm ROCK DCM – Work experience gained before starting

university course involving the shadowing of a qualified architect and looking after the day to

day running of a property portfolio (sales, leases, management, appraisals etc) and running

a small coffee company.

June 2008 – May 2009: Property Inspector with Speirs Gumley, a well established

property firm – Carrying out regular inspections of all properties and arranging for

maintenance programs to be put in place and liaising with residents and contractors.

Responsible for over 1600 residential units.

August 2006 – June 2008: Graduate surveyor with J & E Shepherd in Glasgow office –

Mainly residential experience (shadowing surveyors and carrying out surveys while under

supervision) with small exposure to commercial procedure and practice. In charge of the

offices graduate surveyors ensuring that all work was carried out and the office ran smoothly.

October 2004 – August 2006: D2 Jeans Aberdeen – Retail assistant and at various times

acting deputy manager / shift supervisor.

May 2000 – Sept 2004: Various part time and summer jobs while at school and

university – Including working at Perth Theatre as an usher and box office assistant, Perth

and Kinross Council and J&E Shepherd as a junior surveyor.

EDUCATION

September 2009 – June 2010: University of Strathclyde: PG Dip in Urban Design

September 2002 – June 2006: University of Aberdeen: MA (Hons) Planning & Development

– Accredited by both RTPI and RICS.

1996 – 2002 : Perth Academy: Five Higher Grades and Seven Standard Grades

OTHER SKILLS & INTERESTS

Member of the Urban Design Group, RTPI Urban Design Network, Urban Design Scotland

Street Team and student member of RTPI

Currently play for a local 11-a-side football team as well as weekly 5 & 7 a-side games

Avid golfer, playing most weekends and during the week when other commitments allow

Rugby coaching and SRU level 1 coaching badge

Play music regularly and have previously played with bands in local venues.

Full UK driving licence.

REFERENCES

Available upon request

Page 4 Portfolio

The following pages are examples of work undertaken during my Post Graduate

Diploma in Urban Design at Strathclyde University. The course website showing

the years work in more detail can be found at http://www.udsu-strath.com.

The purpose for the year was to look at how we could improve the district of

Govan, a well known area in Glasgow with a rich history of ship building although

now suffers from high unemployment, crime rates and generally a much poorer

standard of living.

The above image is the starting point of my final individual presentation stating my

main aims for the area. I want the reader to know from the start what my

fundamental ideas for Govan are and to help explain some of the future images

presented.

The majority of the following images are from my own individual final presentation

which is a result of months of research undertaken in groups. Some of this initial

group research can be found at the end of the portfolio.

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The above diagram looks some of the initial work into proposed block densities and the street

hierarchies. This information along with research into block analysis and the Local Urban Code

was used to produce our individual masterplans.

The below image is something that I found very useful in the process and looks at how new

proposals can improve permeability in a subject area. It looks at providing local and district

centres and what areas can be reached in a 5 and 10 minute walk.

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These images were supporting diagrams and in particular I feel the use of figure ground

images (as seen in the top two) can show instantly to a developer or client the difference a

proposal can make. It immediately highlights wasted space and the impact of new grid like

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This was a series of supporting images that quickly aimed to show some 3D images of the

site overall and smaller sections from important viewpoints. As well as these images I also

feel it is vital to provide precedents to help convey ideas and how your proposals have

worked in other areas.

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The first group piece of work and our group was responsible for drawing the existing city including

security cameras, bins, lamp posts, bus stops etc. A painstaking process but one that helped to

understand Govan better. This map was used throughout the year as it was so comprehensive.

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These are 4 out of the 6 boards that were presented as a group showing our ambitions for

the area and proposed neighbourhood and district centres.

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Graphical extracts in more detail from the proposals put forward on the future of Govan.

The strategic phase involved working in a group and using our different backgrounds to

propose and remove ideas and ultimately producing an overall vision that we could all

agree on as the best way forward. We were commended for our very well thought out and

realistic proposals along with our graphical and verbal presentations.

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My individual block analysis that was added to the other 30 blocks analyzed and then

collectively used to produce our Local Urban Code.

Page 15 Portfolio

Photos showing exhibitions and internal reviews in the Department of Architecture

throughout the year.