Senior Town Planner | Flexible, Impactful Infrastructure

Jacobs; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Inclusive hiring practices

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Belfast is seeking experienced Town Planners to join their team. You will provide technical direction on infrastructure projects and strengthen client partnerships while driving strategic growth in Town Planning across Ireland. The ideal candidate should have a recognised planning qualification and knowledge of Irish planning legislation. The company values flexible working arrangements and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• A recognised planning qualification (IPI or RTPI).
• Strong knowledge of Irish planning legislation and its applications.
• Ability to apply relevant policies for effective consenting strategies.
• Experience in bidding/tendering and strong commercial awareness.
• Experience with Environmental Impact Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Technical direction of projects within the team.
• Strengthen client partnerships while driving strategic growth.
• Analyze legislation and planning policies for client proposals.
• Manage consent applications including planning applications.
• Support development of stakeholder relationships for client solutions.
• Oversee the development of the team and mentor members.

Skills

Knowledge of Irish planning legislation

Bidding and tendering experience

Environmental Impact Assessment experience

Strong commercial awareness

Education

Recognised planning qualification (IPI or RTPI)

Job description

A leading global engineering firm in Belfast is seeking experienced Town Planners to join their team. You will provide technical direction on infrastructure projects and strengthen client partnerships while driving strategic growth in Town Planning across Ireland. The ideal candidate should have a recognised planning qualification and knowledge of Irish planning legislation. The company values flexible working arrangements and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.