Principal Urban Designer
CV-LibraryManchester, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 24 April 2026
Apply NowPrincipal Urban Designer role based in Manchester, focused on UK regeneration and masterplanning projects. This position suits an experienced designer with strong UK planning knowledge, leading mixed-use and town centre schemes across varied scales. You will guide projects from concept to planning, working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment on landscape-led developments.
Role & Responsibilities
Lead urban design and masterplanning projects
Develop concepts for regeneration and mixed-use schemes
Manage design stages through planning submission
Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams
Engage clients, stakeholders, and consultants
Prepare graphics for planning and design reviews
Oversee junior team members
Maintain design and delivery standards
Support project programming and outputs
Contribute to business development activitiesSkills & Experience Required
Minimum five years UK urban design experience
Strong knowledge of UK planning system
Background in design or planning discipline
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe, 3D software
Experience leading projects and client relationships
Strong communication and presentation skills
Experience delivering regeneration or mixed-use schemes
Ability to manage programmes and deadlines
Collaborative approach within multidisciplinary teams
Relevant postgraduate or professional qualificationSalary & Benefits
£40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience. Includes profit share, private healthcare option, enhanced pension, wellbeing support, and up to 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
About Hunter Dunning
Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.
Apply Section
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. All applications are handled in strict confidence.
Referral Section
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. See website for full terms & conditions
Role & Responsibilities
Lead urban design and masterplanning projects
Develop concepts for regeneration and mixed-use schemes
Manage design stages through planning submission
Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams
Engage clients, stakeholders, and consultants
Prepare graphics for planning and design reviews
Oversee junior team members
Maintain design and delivery standards
Support project programming and outputs
Contribute to business development activitiesSkills & Experience Required
Minimum five years UK urban design experience
Strong knowledge of UK planning system
Background in design or planning discipline
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe, 3D software
Experience leading projects and client relationships
Strong communication and presentation skills
Experience delivering regeneration or mixed-use schemes
Ability to manage programmes and deadlines
Collaborative approach within multidisciplinary teams
Relevant postgraduate or professional qualificationSalary & Benefits
£40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience. Includes profit share, private healthcare option, enhanced pension, wellbeing support, and up to 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
About Hunter Dunning
Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.
Apply Section
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. All applications are handled in strict confidence.
Referral Section
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. See website for full terms & conditions