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J Ziemann

Julien

Ziemann

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Los Angeles

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Experience Experience

San Francisco, CA

Town Planner

San Francisco, CA

Wunsch, Koss and Block

San Francisco, CA

Town Planner

Assisting senior members of staff on a range of planning tasks including researching, monitoring and desk and site assessments
Maintaining and developing technical knowledge and securing a thorough working knowledge of all aspects of planning law
Working with clients
Negotiating with local authorities
Attending meetings with Clients
Participating in public consultation events
Conducting site visits

Detroit, MI

Graduate Town Planner

Detroit, MI

Gulgowski and Sons

Detroit, MI

Graduate Town Planner

Supporting additional work opportunities to the Planning team through building strong relationships with our existing internal and external client base
Identifying potential health and safety hazards of specific projects and demonstrating a commitment to your own safety and that of those around you
Carry out investigations and the preparation of planning submissions and reports
Working as part of the Planning team to deliver a range of Planning and Environmental projects. This will include working alongside other disciplines as part of multi-disciplinary teams
Been prepared to work on non-core planning activities such as consents management and environmental coordination
Provision of planning support and technical planning input to all Cardno projects dealing with a variety of disciplines (infrastructure, commercial, residential, urban)
Preparation of Development Consent and associated environmental approvals documentation

present

Phoenix, AZ

Senior Town Planner

Phoenix, AZ

Treutel, Wolff and Ullrich

present

Phoenix, AZ

Senior Town Planner

present

Supporting additional work opportunities to the Planning team through building strong relationships with our existing internal and external client base;
Preparing policy documents and to advise clients on policy issues at all levels – local through to national
Leading development consents (planning application) processes and strategies to secure consents for development projects
Communicating and liaising effectively with colleagues
Thinking both creatively and logically to resolve design and development problems
Presenting information to the public and community groups at consultation events
Providing town planning consultancy services

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning

Georgetown University

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning

Skills Skills

Excellent and focussed report writing skills. Ability to develop arguments and to identify key concepts and contribute to strategy development
Good time management skills and full appreciation of the commercial context of working in a busy consultancy. Professional attitude and dedication to career. Ability to work in a team and individually under guidance
Ability to work with a range of clients to deliver a professional and high quality service
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to express arguments succinctly and effectively directly and in writing
The ability to work on several projects simultaneously
Ability to work in a team and individually under guidance
Good understanding of the planning process
Good presentation and communication skills (verbal and written)
Able to work to clear deadlines, sometimes under pressure, and prioritise work accordingly

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Consultant / Senior Town Planner Resume Examples & Samples

You will be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in Town Planning and will be a full member of the RTPI or will be working towards this
For the Consultant level post you will ideally have around 2 years’ experience within the planning sector in the UK
For the Senior Consultant level post, you will ideally around 4 years’ experience within the planning sector in the UK, ideally within the private sector
You will be confident and persuasive with excellent verbal and written communication skills and ideally an interest in stakeholder engagement
You will have the ambition and ability to develop new client relationships and assist with the management of key clients

Senior Town Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Working as part of the planning team to deliver a range of planning projects. This will include working alongside and potentially project managing other disciplines as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Writing and reviewing planning deliverables to a very high standard. This includes high level options appraisals, preparing and reviewing documents for planning applications or development consent orders, and planning policy preparation and advice
Project managing and co-ordinating the preparation of planning applications Identifying potential health and safety hazards of specific projects and demonstrating a commitment to your own safety and that of those around you
Helping with or leading on the preparation of work proposals and work specifications
Communicating and liaising effectively with colleagues
Supporting additional work opportunities to the Planning team through building strong relationships with our existing internal and external client base
Thinking both creatively and logically to resolve design and development problems
Where appropriate, responsibility for the financial monitoring of projects, document control, progress reporting and other project management tasks

Town Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Submission of planning applications and supporting material
Discharge of conditions/requirements
Negotiating with local authorities
Working with clients
Consultation and other related work
Input to planning policy work or any other planning and related work as required

Graduate Town Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Provision of planning support and technical planning input to all Cardno projects dealing with a variety of disciplines (infrastructure, commercial, residential, urban)
Carry out investigations and the preparation of planning submissions and reports
Preparation of Development Consent and associated environmental approvals documentation
Work with an energetic and motivated team of professionals in a great environment

Senior Town Planner Grimsby Resume Examples & Samples

Engie services Limited is North East Lincolnshire Council’s long term Regeneration Partner delivering a number of services on their behalf, including the planning service. This role is to support the planning service, to ensure that it delivers a first class service to its customers and fully contributes to delivering sustainable development and growth in North East Lincolnshire
The service also presents opportunities for further growth, supporting other local authorities, serving ENGIE businesses and providing consultancy support outside North East Lincolnshire
Support the NELC statutory planning function by managing a caseload of complex planning applications, including preparing accurate and concise reports, attending committee and preparing appeal statements
Provide excellent customer service to a wide variety of customers of the planning service, ensuring that its presentation and provision is tailored to the specific audience
To assist with growing the portfolio of private sector contracts outside North East Lincolnshire
Provide commercially astute consultancy advice on the use and development of land and property to unlock development opportunities and secure planning permission for our clients
At least 3 years’ experience of working within a Town Planning Environment
You will have a Planning degree and have or be working towards full Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
Substantial experience of working with Planning Committees, including drafting Committee reports and making professional recommendations
Significant experience of planning appeals, hearings, public inquires and acting as an expert professional witness
You will have worked on schemes requiring robust and innovative approaches to sensitive or potentially contentious issues
Drive and determination with the ability to work on your own initiative to meet clients expectations
Minimum of 3 year history of employment (including information which can be verified for any gaps)

Town Planner Grimsby Resume Examples & Samples

To provide clear and proactive advice and information to customers of the planning service
Support the NELC statutory planning function by managing a caseload of planning applications, including preparing accurate and concise reports, attending committee and preparing appeal statements
Support the team in achieving their contract performance targets
To contribute to the ongoing improvement of service delivery
To maintain and improve professional competence new legislation and best practice
A relevant qualification in planning
Knowledge of Planning Legislation and Procedures
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels including report writing and representations and addressing public audiences of all types
Understanding of the value of performance indicators
Ability to collate evidence and maintain records
Ability to prioritise workloads and perform to strict timetables
Ability to adapt to major and frequent changes in daily work demands
Drive & determination with the ability to work under your own initiative to meet client’s expectations
Proof of identity & eligibility to work in the UK which must include

Assistant Town Planner Grimsby Resume Examples & Samples

After a period of in house training, manage a caseload of planning applications from submission to recommendation, including conducting site visits, liaising with customers and preparing accurate and concise reports
Respond to pre-application enquiries in a timely manner
Support the team in achieving contract performance targets
Provide excellent customer service to a wider variety of customers of the planning service, ensuring that its presentation and provision is tailored to the specific audience
Minimum of 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to interpret policy and legislation
An ability to communicate effectively at all levels including report writing
An understanding of the value of performance indicators
An ability to prioritise workloads and perform to strict timetables
An ability to adapt to major and frequent changes in daily work demands
Driving licence
Experience of working within a Town Planning Environment
Knowledge of planning policy and legislation

Town Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Undertake research and analysis
Contribute to the preparation/editing of planning supporting statements
Liaise with planning officers, employees of consultee organisations and third parties
Liaise with clients and fellow professionals
Prepare for and attend meetings with senior members of staff
Ensure compliance with planning regulations
Assist in developing creative and original solutions to satisfy all parties
Keep informed about documents relating to planning policy and practice

Town Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Assistance with the day-to-day running of a range of planning projects under direction of an Associate Director. Client liaison and assisting with representation of GL Hearn in client meetings and external meetings with local planning authorities and other stakeholders. Liaison with the public in connection with projects and consultation events
Provision of support to senior staff and assistance with developing strategy advice on a range of projects
Management of time and workload under direction of Associate Director
Maintaining and developing technical knowledge and securing a thorough working knowledge of all aspects of planning law
Educated to degree level (alternative first degree to planning often an advantage) working towards gaining membership of RTPI
Minimum one year of post-qualification experience (private/public sector)
Good time management skills and full appreciation of the commercial context of working in a busy consultancy. Professional attitude and dedication to career. Ability to work in a team and individually under guidance
Ability to express arguments succinctly and effectively directly and in writing
Ability to work in a team and individually under guidance

Town Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Town planning degree
Working towards chartership with the RTPI
Previous experience working in a consultancy environment
Excellent knowledge of both development management and local plan policy work
Flexible approach to working and geographic location
Previous experience working on infrastructure, engineering and water utility projects (particularly nationally significant infrastructure projects)
Knowledge of the EIA process
Exposure to both public and private sectors

Senior / Director Town Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Chartered Town Planner and/ or Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) or equivalent qualification
A deep understanding and knowledge of the planning system in the UK and ideally within other areas of Europe
Established networks and experience with government authorities and industry advocacy groups
Extensive experience in the development, master planning & town planning process in the UK and London on large mixed use multi-phased projects
Demonstrated experience in devising and delivering innovative town planning strategies, resulting in enhanced commercial outcomes
Experience with stakeholder engagement/consultation and excellent presentation and communication skills
The individual must be innovative with excellent planning, negotiation and issue resolution skills
Ability to work jointly with internal and external individuals and groups
Ability to think big picture to create direction and make decisions that consider overall business value, risk and commercial issues – gets results
Ability to find creative, innovative and effective solutions to business opportunities and problems. Understanding of the basics of commercial appraisals, including rents, yields, interest, NPV
Ability to foster and create positive business relationships with internal and external customer
Understanding of the contractual relationships between parties on a project, ability to participate in the negotiation of planning agreements, development agreements and section 106, 278 agreements etc
Ability to agree consultant scope of services and to negotiate and agree Professional Service Appointments with the consultant team
Ability to develop a relationship with the planning authorities and prosper relationship through the development period
Ability to develop responses to briefs that accurately reflect the project in terms of risk, planning and third party relations, and provides a high probability of achieving the desired outcome
Ability to actively recognise and modify / adjust behaviour to be sensitive to third parties

Senior Town Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Providing town planning consultancy services
Working on projects with a view to meeting agreed client requirements and deadlines in accordance with the QA system
Attend meetings with clients/local planning authorities and other stakeholders as a representative of RPS and to liaise directly with other professionals pursuant to effective management and conduct of projects
Delegate and manage the workloads of junior staff
Provision of professional advice (in writing and verbally) directly to clients in consultation with Project Director
Able to communicate effectively with client contacts and external bodies/authorities/ consultants in respect of project working as required

Town Planner Resume Examples & Samples

To assist in the monitoring of development and the investigation of complaints on planning matters
To assist in ensuring that the service establishes and maintains good business and public relations
To support the service to win new and repeat business by helping with the submission of bids, proposals and by producing high quality work
Undertake other such duties and responsibilities as may be required
Qualified graduate with a relevant planning qualification (Degree or equivalent) and licentiate membership of the RTPI (or working towards)
Good understanding of the planning process
Good presentation and communication skills (verbal and written)
Able to work to clear deadlines, sometimes under pressure, and prioritise work accordingly
Good understanding and experience of using word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet packages
Experience of working in a planning practice or in local government
Corporate Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute
Knowledge of planning legislation, regulations and best practice
Experience of dealing with a range of planning applications in a local government environment
Car driver with current driving licence

Senior Town Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Working with a range of client bodies, including both privates sector (promoters of infrastructure, utility companies and developers) and public sector (central and/or local government)
Presenting information to the public and community groups at consultation events
Leading development consents (planning application) processes and strategies to secure consents for development projects
Preparing policy documents and to advise clients on policy issues at all levels – local through to national
Development of client relationships
Preparation of tenders and proposals
Coordination of multidisciplinary teams – and understanding of how to integrate the work of other disciplines (e.g. engineering, environmental, transport and design)
Degree in town planning
Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)
Private consultancy experience
Experience of drafting planning reports or strategies for clients, managing the preparation of planning applications and data analysis
Attending and leading client meetings and general contribution to the development of a planning business
Bid preparation
Developing working relationship with other disciplines within the organisation
Capable of managing a challenging and varying workload
Experience of presenting to clients and key stakeholders
Promoting a client’s interests
Business development: promotional work and marketing
Masters (or equivalent) in town planning
Developing others’ skills and nurturing their careers (e.g. graduate planners)
Track record of either working with developers on large mixed use schemes or with utility or transport infrastructure providers

Senior Town Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Experience of working in the private sector and/or for a multi-disciplinary organisation
Business development: promotion, marketing and bid preparation
People management, including developing others’ skills and nurturing their careers
Multi-disciplinary working with other groups (e.g. Environment, Transport and Project Management)

Senior Town Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Detailed knowledge of development consents (Planning application) processes and strategies to secure consents for development projects
Understanding of how to prepare policy documents and to advice clients on policy issues at all levels – national through to local
Development of key stakeholder relationships – local authorities, community groups and government agencies
Report and presentation skills
Preparation of Tenders and proposals and taking a key role at interviews
Management of multidisciplinary teams – and understanding of how to integrate the work of other disciplines (engineering, environmental, design)

Senior Town Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Undertake evidence based studies and research to provide sound policy advice
Assist in preparing planning applications and liaising with the Local Authority to help secure permission and sign off on conditions
Liaise with clients and stakeholders and work with them on a day to day basis, under supervision of the project manager or director
Develop relationships internally with other Arup practices/teams
Depth and breadth of planning consent and policy experience across a wide range of sectors (NSIPs, infrastructure, housing, waste/ minerals etc)
Ability and ideally experience of working with a range of client bodies, including both private sector (promoters of infrastructure, utility companies and developers) and public sector (central and/or local government)
Experience of working in teams and leading on key project work streams
Experience of drafting planning reports/ strategies for clients, managing the preparation of planning applications and data analysis
Experience of promotion, marketing and bid preparation
Working with other groups within a multi-disciplinary environment (e.g. Environment, Transport and Project Management)
Developing working relationship with planners and other disciplines within an organisation and also in external forums
Experience of managing a challenging and varying workload which can change at short notice
Experience of financial accountability for projects and delivery within budget and programme
Experience of presenting to clients and key stakeholders and promoting a client’s interests through the use of a wide range of presentation techniques
Confident with proven interpersonal and communication skills
Degree and/or masters in town planning and a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)

Town Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning combined with at least three years’ experience in a planning role
Experience with development applications across multiple local government areas
Strong technical written skills are imperative as is the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders

Town Planner Resume Examples & Samples

To work in teams – a specialist within a multi-disciplinary team
Assist with preparing bids for new work
Report writing and giving presentations
RTPI Accredited Degree or Masters Degree in Town Planning
Working towards membership of the Royal Institute of Town Planners
2 to 3 years’ experience
Experience of working for public or private sector
Experience of developing planning policy and of providing development planning services
Commercial aptitude