Senior Urban Designer

Hunter Dunning; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Senior Urban Designer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable and community-focused projects. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects across residential and renewable energy sectors. You will lead project management efforts, develop strategic documents, and collaborate with clients in a dynamic and innovative environment. Enjoy a competitive package including hybrid working options, generous holiday allowances, and a supportive team culture that values your contributions. If you are passionate about urban design and looking to make a meaningful impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Profit Related Bonus Scheme

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

7% Employer Pension Contribution

25 Days Holiday

Gifted Christmas Leave

Regular Staff Social Events

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of UK project experience in urban design or related fields.
• Experience in consultancy or commercial housebuilding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop masterplans from concept to planning applications.
• Lead project management and collaborate with clients.

Skills

Urban Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

CAD Software Proficiency

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Urban Design

Masters in Architecture

Tools

CAD Software

Vector Works

SketchUp

Job description

Senior Urban Designer (15041) Leeds, England

Senior Urban Designer Job in Leeds, Yorkshire

Senior Urban Designer job to be a part of a consultancy with an ambitious 3-year growth plan and a robust project pipeline across residential, renewable energy, and community sectors. This Leeds-based role offers a competitive package (up to 36 days total holiday, profit-related bonus scheme, 7% employer pension contribution) and the chance to shape meaningful projects in a team-driven, innovative environment.

This leading development consultancy has built a strong reputation for sustainable, community-focused design and planning across the UK. With expertise in urban design, planning, and environmental services, they handle impactful projects in sectors like residential, renewable energy, health, and education.

Role & Responsibilities

Develop masterplans for projects of varying sizes, from concept through outline and reserved matters planning applications.

Take a lead role in the management of projects

Working on large-scale masterplans and residential layout design primarily and other complex projects across various sectors

Create strategic documents, such as vision statements and design codes, to guide and protect project development.

Work directly with clients

Collaborate with the Urbanism team and manage small teams, while also working independently.

Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications: Degree, Masters, or Diploma in Urban Design, Architecture, or a related field within the Built Environment.

Possess a minimum of 4 years of UK project experience

Prior experience in private practice, consultancy, or commercial housebuilding; detailed design/RMA experience preferred

Proficiency in CAD software; knowledge of Vector Works and/or SketchUp is a plus

Familiarity with local authority guidelines and planning systems

Self-driven, detail-oriented, with strong communication skills for effective collaboration.

What you get back

Profit Related Bonus Scheme

Life assurance

Payment of professional fees

Hybrid working 2 days remote working offered per week

25 days Holiday + gifted Christmas leave + Bank holidays

Regular staff social events.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website.

Referral

Did you know we run a referral scheme? We’ll give you £300 worth of vouchers if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we’ll do the rest.

Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they’ve successfully completed the probation period.

Senior Urban Designer Job in Leeds, Yorkshire – Your Architecture Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Daniel Pearce Job Ref:15041)

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CV / Resume:

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.

Senior Urban Designer (15041) Leeds, England

Senior Urban Designer Job in Leeds, Yorkshire

Senior Urban Designer job to be a part of a consultancy with an ambitious 3-year growth plan and a robust project pipeline across residential, renewable energy, and community sectors. This Leeds-based role offers a competitive package (up to 36 days total holiday, profit-related bonus scheme, 7% employer pension contribution) and the chance to shape meaningful projects in a team-driven, innovative environment.

This leading development consultancy has built a strong reputation for sustainable, community-focused design and planning across the UK. With expertise in urban design, planning, and environmental services, they handle impactful projects in sectors like residential, renewable energy, health, and education.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop masterplans for projects of varying sizes, from concept through outline and reserved matters planning applications.

• Take a lead role in the management of projects

• Working on large-scale masterplans and residential layout design primarily and other complex projects across various sectors

• Create strategic documents, such as vision statements and design codes, to guide and protect project development.

• Work directly with clients

• Collaborate with the Urbanism team and manage small teams, while also working independently.

Required Skills & Experience

• Qualifications: Degree, Masters, or Diploma in Urban Design, Architecture, or a related field within the Built Environment.

• Possess a minimum of 4 years of UK project experience

• Prior experience in private practice, consultancy, or commercial housebuilding; detailed design/RMA experience preferred

• Proficiency in CAD software; knowledge of Vector Works and/or SketchUp is a plus

• Familiarity with local authority guidelines and planning systems

• Self-driven, detail-oriented, with strong communication skills for effective collaboration.

What you get back

• Competitive Salary: Available upon enquiry

• Profit Related Bonus Scheme

• Private healthcare

• Life assurance

• 7% employer pension contribution

• Payment of professional fees

• Hybrid working 2 days remote working offered per week

• 25 days Holiday + gifted Christmas leave + Bank holidays

• Regular staff social events.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website.

Referral

Did you know we run a referral scheme? We’ll give you £300 worth of vouchers if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we’ll do the rest.

Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they’ve successfully completed the probation period.

Senior Urban Designer Job in Leeds, Yorkshire – Your Architecture Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Daniel Pearce Job Ref:15041)

Name:

Please include your first and last name.

Email: @ Phone:

Please include your country code.

CV / Resume:

Eligibility: Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. ;

Senior Urban Designer (15041) Leeds, England

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