1. 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

2. Curriculum Vitae Page 2
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.

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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

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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.

5. Final
Masterplan
Image
Portfolio
This is my final
masterplan
image for Govan
that has come as
a result of
substantial
research
including block
analysis,
analysis into the
history of the
area and the
current problems
Govan faces.
This is also a
result of research
into the use of
traffic calming,
street hierarchy
and the use of
public space as
positive place
making.
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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
layouts.

8. The
diagram
on the left
Portfolio
shows the
reference
to the
block
analysis
and the
link to our
Local
Urban
Code.
The
diagram
on the
right
shows a
realistic
schedule
of phasing
of the new
developm
ent and I
tried to
maximize
future
land
values for
higher
end river
developm
ent.
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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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These are proposed examples of the main street types that would be used and the width in relation to the height of buildings etc. It also helps
give a better idea of the scale in relation to objects such as cars, people and lamp posts.
The cross section was used to help give an idea of how one of the main roads down to the Clyde would look and work in terms of street width
and scale.
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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.

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Photos showing exhibitions and internal reviews in the Department of Architecture
throughout the year.