Senior Master Planner

Job Title: Senior Associate MasterplannerLocation: WakefieldEmployment Type: Full-timeSalary: Competitive, dependent on experienceSector: Masterplanning & Urban Design

An award-winning, employee-owned planning and design consultancy is looking for a Senior Associate Masterplanner to lead and shape the future of major development projects across the UK. This practice is known for its collaborative, purpose-driven culture and innovative approach to placemaking.

You'll be joining a multidisciplinary team of planners, architects, and masterplanners working on some of the most ambitious and transformative urban extensions, new towns, and regeneration schemes in the country.

The Role

As a Senior Associate Masterplanner, you will:

• Take a leading role in the design and delivery of large-scale masterplans and strategic projects

• Drive the narrative and conceptual framework of each project through compelling text, visuals, and planning documentation

• Prepare high-quality outputs including vision documents, design and access statements, feasibility studies, and design codes

• Work closely with planning colleagues to ensure all designs align with policy and guidance

• Engage directly with clients, stakeholders, and design teams through site visits, meetings, and presentations

• Contribute to the broader profile of the practice through marketing content, presentations, and thought leadership

About You

The successful candidate will bring:

• 8-10+ years of masterplanning experience in a consultancy or similar setting

• A strong design background with the ability to think at both macro and micro scales

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects from concept to submission

• Excellent visual, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to craft a compelling project narrative

• A collaborative mindset with a passion for sustainable, community-centred design

• High proficiency in industry-standard tools and techniques for urban design and masterplanning

Why Join?

• Work on nationally significant masterplanning and urban regeneration projects

• Join a forward-thinking consultancy structured as an Employee Owned Trust – with a real sense of collective purpose and ownership

• Be part of a team that values creativity, sustainability, and community impact

• Enjoy a flexible and supportive working environment with strong emphasis on professional growth and innovation

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website.This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position