Senior Masterplanner & Urban Designer — Hybrid Projects

Benoy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working: 3 days in studio, 2 at

Private medical/life insurance and a p

Job summary

Benoy is seeking a Senior Masterplanner and Urban Designer to lead diverse masterplanning and urban design projects across the UK and globally. You will mentor junior team members and drive innovative placemaking while coordinating with clients and consultants.

The role requires 8–10 years post-qualification experience, strong conceptual thinking, and proficiency in multiple design tools. The position offers agile working with three days in-studio and two days from home.

Qualifications

• Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture or Landscape Architecture and an MA in Urban Design (or equivalent).
• Proven experience leading urban development, regeneration, residential-led mixed-use masterplanning and public realm projects.
• Experience across the UK and international locations.
• Interest in sustainable, vibrant urban environments.
• Strong initiative, creativity, integrity and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent presentation and client coordination skills.
• Proficiency in listed software tools as part of daily practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead masterplanning and urban design projects with internal and external stakeholders from concept to detailed stages.
• Design independently and within a wider team, integrating transport, economics, infrastructure and sustainability.
• Champion Benoy’s values and foster a collaborative, innovative work environment.
• Build a network across the business and mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to project meetings and client presentations.
• Understand project cost control, fee estimation and project finance to maximise value while protecting client relationships.
• Develop business development and marketing understanding for Benoy.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Urban design

Placemaking

People management

Client liaison

Conceptual thinking

Strategic thinking

Education

Urban Planning / Architecture / Landscape Architecture degree

MA in Urban Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Rhino

GIS

CityEngine

Job description

Benoy is seeking a Senior Masterplanner and Urban Designer to lead diverse masterplanning and urban design projects across the UK and globally. You will mentor junior team members and drive innovative placemaking while coordinating with clients and consultants.

The role requires 8–10 years post-qualification experience, strong conceptual thinking, and proficiency in multiple design tools. The position offers agile working with three days in-studio and two days from home.