Urban Planner Jobs London - Shape the Capital’s Future with Fraser Bond

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

About the role

Explore urban planner jobs in London with Fraser Bond. Discover how our consultancy connects skilled planning professionals with local authorities, developers, consultancies, and regeneration projects shaping the capital’s growth. Apply today via jobs@fraserbond.com.

Urban planners play a central role in shaping London’s future, balancing growth, sustainability, infrastructure, housing demand, and community needs across one of the world’s most complex cities. From strategic planning and regeneration to transport, housing delivery, and public-realm design, skilled urban planners are essential to London’s long-term development ambitions.

At Fraser Bond, we work closely with planning consultancies, local authorities, developers, regeneration bodies, and real estate investors to secure high-quality urban planner jobs in London. Whether your expertise lies in development management, strategic planning, regeneration, or policy, Fraser Bond connects you with roles that influence meaningful change across the capital. To explore current opportunities, contact jobs@fraserbond.com.

What Does an Urban Planner Do?

Urban planners guide the development and use of land to create sustainable, functional, and inclusive places.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing and assessing planning applications and development proposals

• Supporting strategic planning, masterplanning, and regeneration frameworks

• Interpreting and applying the London Plan, local plans, and national planning policy

• Liaising with developers, architects, engineers, local authorities, and communities

• Assessing impacts on housing, transport, environment, and infrastructure

• Supporting public consultations and stakeholder engagement

• Contributing to policy documents, planning briefs, and spatial strategies

• Advising on land use, density, sustainability, and design quality

Fraser Bond places urban planners across Central London, Canary Wharf, Battersea, King’s Cross, Stratford, Wembley, and Greater London, supporting residential growth, mixed-use schemes, transport-led development, and regeneration initiatives.

Types of Urban Planner Jobs in London

London offers a wide range of urban planning roles across the public and private sectors:

1. Development Management Planner

Assesses planning applications and manages the planning approval process.

2. Strategic / Policy Planner

Supports long-term spatial planning, housing strategies, and policy development.

3. Regeneration & Masterplanning Planner

Works on large-scale regeneration, placemaking, and mixed-use masterplans.

4. Private-Sector Planning Consultant

Advises developers and landowners on planning strategy and applications.

5. Senior / Principal Urban Planner

Leads projects, manages teams, and provides strategic planning advice.

Fraser Bond recruits across all levels, from graduate and assistant planners to senior, principal, and associate-level professionals.

Why Choose a Career as an Urban Planner in London

1. High Strategic Impact

Urban planners directly influence housing delivery, sustainability, transport, and economic growth across the capital.

2. Competitive Salaries & Career Progression

Urban planners with experience in London planning policy, regeneration, development viability, or major applications enjoy strong earning potential and progression opportunities.

3. Diverse Employment Opportunities

Urban planners can work across:

• Local authorities and public-sector bodies

• Planning and regeneration consultancies

• Property developers and land promoters

• Infrastructure and transport organisations

• Housing associations and strategic agencies

Fraser Bond supports both permanent and contract-based urban planning roles.

Build Your Urban Planning Career with Fraser Bond

Fraser Bond recruits for a wide range of urban planner jobs in London, ensuring your planning expertise aligns with respected employers and high-impact projects.

Current opportunities include:

• Urban Planner / Town Planner

• Development Management Planner

• How to apply

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  Prepare your CVPut your most relevant experience, licences and qualifications first.

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  Email usSend your CV to jobs@fraserbond.com with "Urban Planner (FB-12229)" in the subject line.

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  Tell us the essentialsYour location, availability or notice period, and right to work in the UK.

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  Next stepsShortlisted candidates are contacted for a call or interview.

  Include in your application

  • Up-to-date CV
  • Phone number and postcode
  • Any licences, cards or certificates
  • Right to work in the UK
  • When you can start

  Frequently asked questions

  How do I apply for this Urban Planner role?

  Email your CV to jobs@fraserbond.com quoting reference FB-12229.

  Can I apply if I'm not available straight away?

  Yes. Tell us your notice period or start date in your email.

  Will you keep my CV on file?

  Yes, for suitable roles, unless you ask us not to. You can ask us to delete it at any time.

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