Vicki Neal
About Vicki Neal
Vicki Neal is a Town Planner at Arup with expertise in strategic planning, development control, and managing multi-disciplinary projects.
Town Planner at Arup
Vicki Neal has been employed as a Town Planner at Arup since 2008 in Newcastle. Her role involves managing clients, people, and projects from inception to completion. She delivers a sound Local Plan evidence base, which forms a critical component of her responsibilities. Additionally, Vicki oversees public and stakeholder consultations, ensuring effective communication and engagement throughout project lifecycle stages.
Education and Qualifications in Town Planning
Vicki Neal holds a Diploma in Town Planning, which she completed at Newcastle University between 2008 and 2010. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Town Planning (BA) from the same institution, graduating between 2005 and 2008. These educational credentials laid the groundwork for her expertise in town planning and development control.
Early Education Background
Vicki Neal's early education includes achieving A Levels from St Anthony's Girls' School 6th Form from 2003 to 2005. She earlier completed her GCSEs at Monkwearmouth School, where she studied from 1998 to 2003. These formative years provided the basis for her subsequent academic and professional achievements in town planning.
Skills in Strategic Planning and Development Control
Vicki Neal possesses specialist skills in strategic planning and development control. She has substantial experience managing multi-disciplinary projects, including those related to residential, mixed-use, and road schemes. Her expertise extends to bringing forward complex brownfield and contaminated sites for development, emphasizing her capability in addressing intricate planning challenges.
Experience with Public and Private Sector Clients
Vicki Neal has a demonstrated history of working with both public and private sector clients. Her role involves overseeing the work of others and writing technical reports, thus ensuring project deliverables meet high standards. Additionally, she manages Quality Management System processes, which sustain the efficacy and quality of project outputs.