Jigme is a design-minded planning professional with a multidisciplinary background in architecture, urban design and town planning.

His experience spans statutory and strategic planning, development assessment, policy development and spatial analysis. Before joining TBB, Jigme worked in local government, where he assessed development applications and subdivision referrals, contributed to scheme amendments and local planning policies, and provided advice to applicants, consultants and community members.

Jigme approaches planning challenges with curiosity and a solution-focused mindset. He enjoys researching complex issues, considering how individual proposals contribute to their broader surroundings and working across disciplines to balance planning requirements with good design and real-world needs.

Originally from Bhutan, Jigme has lived in Perth since 2023. Outside work, he enjoys meeting new people, exploring new places and learning from different perspectives. He is also interested in how technology can support smarter, more efficient approaches to planning and design.