Senior Associate Master Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and planning consultancy is looking for a Senior Associate Master Planner to join their Yorkshire team. This role involves leading design teams, managing client relationships, and contributing to the strategic growth of the practice. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in urban design, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in design software.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Pension scheme

Professional development support

Opportunities to lead flagship projects

Collaborative studio culture

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in urban design or master planning.
• Strong portfolio of master planning work at various scales.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of master planning projects.
• Manage internal teams and external consultants.
• Produce high-quality planning and design documents.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Proactivity

Education

Degree in Architecture

Degree in Urban Design

Degree in Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Senior Associate Master Planner

Reference: KDWAK02627

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £50-55,000 DOE

A leading design and planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Associate Master Planner to join its Yorkshire team. This senior role is ideal for an experienced urban designer with a proven ability to deliver design-led spatial strategies across a range of project types, including new settlements, urban extensions, and regeneration schemes. The successful candidate will lead design teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to the strategic growth of the practice.

Benefits

• Hybrid working options and flexible hours
• Pension scheme
• Professional development and CPD support
• Opportunities to lead flagship projects across the UK
• Collaborative and creative studio culture

Daily Duties

• Lead the design and delivery of master planning and urban design projects
• Manage and coordinate internal teams and external consultants
• Produce high-quality planning and design documents, including visual documents, design and access statements, design codes, feasibility studies and urban design frameworks
• Attend site visits, lead workshops, and represent the company at client and stakeholder meetings
• Liaise with planners to ensure alignment with local and national policy
• Support marketing and business development initiatives, including content for social media and bids
• Contribute to internal innovation, training and mentoring junior staff

Ideal Candidate

• Substantial years of experience in urban design or master planning
• Educated to degree level in Architecture, Urban Design, Planning or a related field
• A strong portfolio of master planning work at a range of scales
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Capable of producing compelling design documents and presentation materials
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work proactively, manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car

To apply, contact KAZ on 01792365003 OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to [e-mail] I hope to hear from you soon!