Urban Planner Jobs

Explore urban planner jobs focused on shaping livable, sustainable, and economically resilient communities. Urban planners work with public agencies, developers, businesses, and residents to guide how land is used and how cities and regions grow. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities, including roles paying $100,000 or more, for experienced planners ready to take the next step.

What Urban Planners Do

Urban planners assess community needs, evaluate development proposals, and create plans and policies for land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and public spaces. Their work may include analyzing demographic and geographic data, preparing reports, coordinating public engagement, and presenting recommendations to decision-makers. Depending on the role, planners may specialize in zoning, transportation, environmental planning, economic development, or long-range community planning.

Common Urban Planning Job Titles

Related roles include senior urban planner, city planner, regional planner, land use planner, transportation planner, planning manager, director of planning, and urban development consultant. Responsibilities and titles vary by employer, location, and project scope.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong research, data analysis, communication, and project management skills. Familiarity with zoning and land-use regulations, GIS mapping, planning software, public engagement, and local or regional approval processes can be valuable. Many positions require a degree in urban planning or a related field; advanced credentials and substantial experience may be expected for senior and leadership roles.

Find Senior Urban Planner Opportunities

Urban planning careers span local and regional government, consulting firms, real estate and development companies, nonprofits, and infrastructure organizations. Browse Ladders to discover vetted urban planner and related professional jobs, including opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its location, experience requirements, responsibilities, and compensation details.

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$90K - $110K *

Join us to aid clients in evaluating capital options, enhancing transaction value, and achieving strategic objectives in distressed asset management and financial restructuring initiatives, while fost...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $125K *

Engage in high-profile M&A advisory services, collaborating with seasoned professionals to deliver financial analysis, valuation models, and presentation materials for complex transactions in the tech...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $225K *

Empower financial diligence efforts in acquisitions, leading teams and enhancing client relationships while delivering insightful analyses and effective solutions...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Oversee asset management and underwriting for a diverse portfolio of commercial loans, ensuring performance monitoring and collaboration with third parties to achieve strategic objectives and support...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $150K *

Drive asset management and underwriting for a diverse portfolio of commercial loans. Collaborate with teams and third parties to ensure performance and compliance across various property types and reg...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Optimize business performance through data analysis and forecasting. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities for process improvement and revenue growth, providing actionable insights...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Analyze business performance and provide insights through data-driven reporting. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes and enhance revenue, while delivering financial analysis to suppor...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$136K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leveraging data to drive strategic real estate decisions. Collaborate with global teams to analyze portfolio performance, create insightful reports, and support transaction exec...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Innovate in real estate management by leading complex transactions and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Engage in strategic planning and execution to drive operational real estate success ac...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of technology and finance by executing strategic transactions, conducting financial analyses, and collaborating with senior professionals in a dynamic, fast-pac...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $150K *

Unlock potential by managing business valuation engagements, leading financial analysis, and guiding junior staff while ensuring quality and client satisfaction in a dynamic work environment...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Lead the support for AWM Public businesses by collaborating with attorneys on legal matters, managing entity creation, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment. Bring your expertise to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $94K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure accurate financial terms management across client matters. Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to enhance compliance and operational consistency while driving process...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$96K *

Join a dynamic Finance team as a Financial Analyst, focusing on sales commissions and SaaS metrics. Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and drive insights that suppor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $122K *

Shape the future of operational controls by enhancing risk management and compliance within the Specialized Lending business line. Collaborate with teams to execute control activities, identify risks...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K *

Lead the charge in managing a multifamily portfolio, driving operational excellence and financial performance while developing high-performing teams across Maryland and Pennsylvania...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $205K *

Lead the strategic direction of product management for the Investment Accounting platform, driving enhancements and solutions through collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet business objecti...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of annuity distribution by connecting strategy with engineering execution. Collaborate across teams to evaluate platforms, define requirements, and drive impactful decisions that enha...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K *

Advance your sales career by building relationships with Financial Advisors and driving investment product sales within a dynamic regional market, collaborating closely with Client Relationship Manage...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Support clients in capital market transactions and strategic advisory services. Collaborate with senior bankers to analyze financial data, prepare proposals, and build financial models, ensuring compl...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading leasing strategies for a premier office portfolio. Drive revenue growth and occupancy while collaborating with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment focused on clie...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in market development by managing site selection, optimizing real estate strategies, and fostering relationships with Franchisees and industry partners to achieve growth objectives and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of business systems by enhancing processes and configurations. Collaborate with teams across functions to streamline operations and automate workflows, ensuring effective platform adm...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$109K - $156K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on strategic acquisitions. Leverage your investment banking expertise to evaluate targets, lead diligence, and drive M&A initiatives that enhance gro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Join a dynamic Global Securitization team to drive client relationships and execute financing transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating across various internal and externa...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an urban planner do?question toggle

    Urban planners develop plans and policies that guide land use and community growth. They may work on housing, transportation, zoning, infrastructure, sustainability, and public spaces, using research and community input to advise decision-makers.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for urban planner jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for a degree in urban planning or a related discipline, relevant experience, and skills in research, communication, data analysis, and project coordination. GIS, zoning, and public engagement experience can also be useful.

  • What are common urban planner job titles?question toggle

    Common titles include urban planner, city planner, senior planner, regional planner, land use planner, transportation planner, planning manager, and director of planning.

  • Where do urban planners work?question toggle

    Urban planners work for municipal and regional governments, planning and engineering consultancies, real estate and development companies, nonprofits, and organizations involved in infrastructure or community development.

  • Can urban planning jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some experienced, specialized, and management-level urban planning roles may pay $100,000 or more. Compensation depends on factors such as location, employer, responsibilities, and experience; check each job listing for details.