Assistant Planner - Rolling Competition Q3 2026

Localgov; Wexford; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexford County Council is seeking an Assistant Planner to join the Planning Department. You will assess planning applications, provide guidance to the public and internal stakeholders, and conduct site visits related to planning cases, enforcement, and derelict sites.

You will contribute to preparing Development Plans and Local Area Plans, analyse spatial trends, and help implement regeneration measures. A Level 8 Planning qualification and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Planning (Level 8 NFQ or equivalent).
• At least two years of satisfactory planning experience.
• High standard of technical training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and recommend on planning applications per policy and law.
• Conduct pre-application consultations and advise the public and internal staff.
• Undertake site visits related to planning applications and enforcement.
• Prepare reports on enforcement cases, derelict and vacant sites.
• Develop Development Plans and Local Area Plans and other policy reports.
• Analyse spatial and demographic trends to inform policy.
• Develop measures to promote regeneration.

Skills

Planning experience

Education

Planning qualification Level 8 NFQ

Job description

Wexford County Council invites applicants for the following posts:

The Assistant Planner will be assigned to the Planning Department, under the supervision of a Senior Planner or their representative. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assess and make recommendations on planning applications in line with all relevant national, regional and local plans and policies and in accordance with appropriate legislation and guidelines;
• Conduct pre-application consultations and provide planning advice to members of the public, internal departments and elected members;
• Undertake site visits related to planning applications, condition compliance planning enforcement, derelict sites, vacant sites etc.;
• Provide reports on enforcement cases, derelict sites, and vacant sites;
• Prepare Development Plans and Local Area Plans and other planning policy reports and studies;
• Analyse spatial and demographic information to discern trends in population, land use employment etc., to inform policy development;
• Develop and implement measures to promote regeneration.

Applicants should ensure that they read the Candidate Information Booklet prior to completing an application.

Closing Date: Tuesday 30th September 2026

NB: Applicants should ensure that they begin their application process sufficiently early to allow time for any Support Tickets to be resolved prior to submission

Applications will be processed as vacancies arise. Interested candidates should apply immediately

Selection for all posts will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. Panels may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.

Please note all applications for the above post must be submitted via the Job Train ATS. Printed hard copies or emailed copies will not be accepted.

• hold a qualification in Planning (at least Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications);
• have at least two years satisfactory relevant experience of planning work;
• possess a high standard of technical training and experience.

Wexford County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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