Associate Masterplanner

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in urban design seeks a Senior/Principal Urban Designer & Masterplanner to lead significant projects and mentor junior staff. This role offers a mix of strategic and practical delivery, ideal for professionals looking for career progression in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Managing Director and lead large-scale masterplanning projects.
• Mentor junior team members and influence studio direction.
• Deliver strategic and practical work on town extensions and regeneration schemes.

Skills

Visual design skills

Narrative design skills

Project management

Client engagement

Job description

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Senior/Principal Urban Designer & Masterplanner

This role is for experienced professionals seeking a significant career step up.

You will support the Managing Director, lead large-scale masterplanning projects, mentor junior team members, and influence the direction of an employee-owned studio that values collaboration and flexibility.

The role involves a mix of strategic and practical 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 enjoy leading from the front, this position is ideal for you.

Requirements:

1. 5+ years of experience in urban design/masterplanning
2. Strong visual and narrative design skills
3. Confidence in managing projects and engaging with clients

If you feel stuck in a role with no clear career progression, this opportunity is worth considering.