KEITH THOMAS BSc FRTPI FRICS FRGS
DirectorExpertise in Strategy | Vision | Policy | Funding | Governance | Delivery
Keith is a Chartered Development Surveyor and Town Planner. He established PER Consulting in December 2011 as a bespoke consultancy providing expert advice across the fields of strategic planning, economic growth and regeneration. He is also now developing his role as Non-Executive Director with particular experience of professional regulation.
Previously Senior Director with global consultancy AECOM, he is also former national head of regeneration with property consultants DTZ and has worked for Chesterton Consulting, Welsh Office Private Finance Unit and Milton Keynes Development Corporation.
Keith is known for his strategic thinking, strong communication skills and effective leadership, commanding over 40 years professional experience and is a highly regarded Fellow of the Royal Town Planning Institute, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and the Royal Geographical Society.
Strategic Visioning & Place Making
Extensive forward planning and visioning experience taking a long-term perspective of social, economic and wider market trends.
Public Sector Funding & Business Cases
Specialist in public sector and partnership funding solutions with expertise in commercial viability, Green Book appraisals and preparing funding bids; including the Treasury Five-Case Business Case Model.
Town Centre Development
Expert in town centre regeneration and development providing strong leadership and driving change from a commercial market perspective.
- Highly experienced planning and development professional with particular focus on driving local economic growth.
- Regularly retained by clients with increasing role as “critical friend” advisor extending beyond traditional “consultancy” remit.
- Respected as a strong motivator of staff and partnership teams.
- Considerable Board Level experience in public & private sectors.
- Known for driving change in performance & culture.
- Experienced mentor and professional trainer – appointed to the High Street Task Force & LGA Growth Advisor. Leading RTPI Masterclass on Development Appraisals.