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Faizal Chaudhri

Faizal Chaudhri

Dubai

Summary

Organised and hard working professional with a solid track record in planning, coordinating and managing projects. Experienced in resource allocation, time management, and stakeholder communication. Capable of developing strategic plans, overseeing project timelines, and ensuring successful project completion to a high standard.


Extensive experience in working with a variety of clients on numerous schemes and ability to meet every task with a diligent work ethic and dedication to quality. I am also a chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.


Effective communicator who excels at teamwork and problem-solving. Brings proactive approach to planning and time management, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. Eager to contribute to dynamic team environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Planner

Stantec
Birmingham
09.2023 - 08.2025
  • Oversaw and managed daily operations of small to medium-sized projects.
  • Acted as a project manager and point of contact for a variety of projects.
  • Represented clients during appeal process at public inquiry.
  • Completed and submitted planning applications for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
  • Established and confirmed fee proposals with clients and ensured consistent invoicing.
  • Produced numerous written reports for clients to enhance site viability and availability.
  • Mentored and supported junior members of staff.

Graduate Planner

Stantec
Birmingham
09.2021 - 09.2023
  • Assisted senior colleagues in the preparation of planning applications.
  • Monitored Local Planning Authorities to understand planning positions and updated the client on a consistent basis.
  • Gathered information through extensive and detailed research for colleagues on various tasks.
  • Collaborated with different disciplines (urban design, landscape architecture, etc.) to ensure high-level project delivery.

Education

Master of Science - Urban and Regional Planning

University of Birmingham
Birmingham
09.2020 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Geography

University of Liverpool
Liverpool
09.2016 - 09.2020

Skills

  • Written and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues
  • Time management and ability to meet deadlines in advance
  • Analytical skills and ability to adapt to various tasks, environments and planning systems
  • Understanding of schemes in various sectors, with the ability to implement them sustainably
  • Ability to work collaboratively with senior and junior colleagues
  • Ability to demonstrate high attention to detail when completing tasks with various complexities
  • High-level report writing and advanced knowledge of Microsoft apps, including Excel
  • High level project management skills and ability to allocate resources effectively

Certification

Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)

Timeline

Planner

Stantec
09.2023 - 08.2025

Graduate Planner

Stantec
09.2021 - 09.2023

Master of Science - Urban and Regional Planning

University of Birmingham
09.2020 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Geography

University of Liverpool
09.2016 - 09.2020
Faizal Chaudhri