May
16
Associate Masterplanner
May 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Associate Masterplanner
Associate Masterplanner job in Wakefield, West Yorkshire
We're working with a leading multidisciplinary practice on an Associate Masterplanner Job focusing on design-led, narrative-driven work across major strategic masterplans, new towns, and regeneration schemes. This is a great opportunity for a Senior Urban Designer or Masterplanner looking for more leadership and client exposure in a collaborative, people-first environment.
The company is employee-owned and actively supports personal development, with generous benefits including 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), professional accreditation support, social events, and training pathways.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate teams and manage resources effectively
- Take part in site visits, stakeholder engagement, and client presentations
- Lead complex masterplanning projects from concept through to planning
- Produce high-quality reports, design codes, visions, DAS, feasibility studies, and presentation material
- Support wider studio marketing and business development activity
- Guide junior staff and contribute to evolving design strategies.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in urban design/masterplanning roles
- A strong design background and the ability to explain strategy and narrative clearly
- Comfortable working across scales - from strategic masterplans to fine grain interventions
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Excellent verbal and visual communication skills
- Passionate about sustainability, inclusive design, and creating great places
- Degree-qualified in Urban Design, Planning, Architecture, or related discipline
- UK driving licence and access to a car.
What you get back
- £50,000 - £55,000
- Hybrid working
- Discretionary and tax-free employee ownership bonus
- Up to 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Support with professional accreditation
- Free on-site parking
- Regular social events and community-focused initiatives
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 pay a £1000 referral bonus 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.
Associate Masterplanner job in Wakefield, West Yorkshire - Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Job Ref: 15253) #LI-Hybrid