Senior Associate Master Planner

TipTopJob; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and planning consultancy in West Yorkshire is seeking a Senior Associate Master Planner to lead design teams and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in urban design and a strong portfolio. This role offers hybrid working options and opportunities to lead flagship projects across the UK.

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Urban Design

Project Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Architecture

Degree in Urban Design

Degree in Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

TipTopJob West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

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Location: Wakefield

Salary: GBP 50,000 - 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 various 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 policies
• 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 experience in urban design or master planning
• Degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Planning, or a related field
• Strong portfolio of master planning work at various 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
• Proactive work approach, effective time management, and ability to meet deadlines
• Full UK driving license and access to a car

Contact KAZ or send your updated CV and Portfolio to [email address]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction