Urban Planner

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design studio in London is seeking a talented Planner to contribute to world-class resort and urban planning projects. The role involves developing land use strategies and spatial concepts, working closely with architects and designers. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in planning and design, ready to grow in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of planning codes and experience in complex projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in resort, residential, or urban planning projects.
• Strong visual communication and freehand sketching skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of relevant design software.
• Strong grasp of sustainability and environmental analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of design and planning work.
• Develop masterplans, zoning layouts, and planning documents.
• Contribute to concept, research, and feasibility analysis.
• Produce technical drawings and planning reports.
• Liaise with internal teams and external consultants.
• Assist in applying municipal planning codes.
• Collaborate closely with regulatory teams.

Skills

Urban design

Landscape architecture

Resort master planning

Visual communication

Freehand sketching

Sustainability analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Revit

GIS tools

Job description

Job Description

Globally recognised for its large-scale, high-end hospitality and mixed-use developments, this acclaimed design studio is seeking a talented and collaborative Planner to join its growing team. Known for delivering thoughtfully integrated design in extraordinary locations, this is an opportunity to contribute to world-class resort, residential, and urban planning projects across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. As a Planner, you'll work closely with architects, designers, and senior team members to develop land use strategies and spatial concepts for medium to large-scale projects. You’ll play a key role in shaping planning deliverables through research, design development, and drawing production - contributing to each phase of the project, from early concept to detailed master planning. This role would suit someone with a solid grounding in urban design, landscape architecture, or resort master planning, who is ready to grow in a fast-paced, international design environment.

Job Description:

• Support the delivery of design and planning work across complex, high-profile hospitality and mixed-use projects
• Develop masterplans, zoning layouts, land use plans, and planning documents through all design phases
• Contribute to concept , research, feasibility analysis, and site strategies
• Produce design sketches, technical drawings, presentations, and planning reports
• Liaise with internal teams and external consultants to ensure alignment with project vision
• Assist in applying municipal planning codes and land use guidelines, where required
• Collaborate closely with regulatory teams to ensure compliance with local planning frameworks
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to quality assurance of design output

Key Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture
• Minimum 4 years' experience in resort, residential, or urban planning projects
• Strong visual communication and freehand sketching skills
• Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp; familiarity with Rhino, Revit, and GIS tools is a plus
• Strong grasp of sustainability and environmental analysis
• Comfortable working with zoning codes, planning regulations, and large site planning
• Able to balance creative thinking with technical rigour in a team setting

• This is a rare chance to join a globally active design practice where your work will shape the planning of landmark destinations in some of the world’s most dynamic and luxurious settings. You’ll be exposed to a broad range of locations, cultures, and planning challenges - all while working at the forefront of contemporary design.