Associate Masterplanner

Hunter Dunning Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in urban design is seeking a Senior/Principal Urban Designer to lead large-scale projects and mentor junior staff. This role offers a significant career advancement opportunity in a collaborative environment, focusing on strategic planning and hands-on delivery in urban design and masterplanning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in urban design/masterplanning.
• Strong visual and narrative design skills.
• Confidence in managing projects and engaging clients.

Responsibilities

• Support the MD and lead large-scale masterplans.
• Mentor junior team members and influence studio direction.
• Engage in strategic planning and hands-on delivery of projects.

Skills

Visual design skills

Narrative design skills

Project management

Client engagement

Job description

Full Job Description

This position is for Senior/Principal Urban Designers & Masterplanners seeking a significant career advancement.

You will support the MD, lead large-scale masterplans, mentor junior team members, and influence the direction of an employee-owned studio that emphasizes collaboration and flexibility.

The role involves a mix of strategic planning and hands-on delivery, from conceptual work to planning, on projects such as town extensions, new settlements, and major regeneration schemes. If you possess a strong design eye and excel in leadership, this opportunity is ideal for you.

**What you’ll need:**

• 5+ years of experience in urban design/masterplanning
• Strong visual and narrative design skills
• Confidence in managing projects and engaging clients

If you are in a role without a clear career path, this opportunity is worth considering.