Associate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

CPD support

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Associate Planner for Ireland to lead planning projects and support strategic growth within a multidisciplinary consultancy.

The role involves senior-level responsibilities, client engagement, and close collaboration with in‑house and external teams. You will oversee complex planning assignments across Ireland, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development while ensuring compliance with planning legislation and regulatory

Qualifications

• Recognised planning qualification required.
• Membership of IPI and/or RTPI or working towards chartership.
• Strong consultancy experience within Ireland.
• Proven experience leading large-scale planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on planning and environmental legislation.
• Offer strategic input on project direction and forward-planning initiatives.
• Lead planning applications, LRDs, feasibility, EIARs, RIAs, HNDAs and strategic policy projects.
• Liaise and negotiate with planning authorities, consultees and third parties.
• Manage project budgets and oversee financial performance.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Mentor and manage junior planning team members.
• Undertake research and technical analysis to support project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Qualification in Planning

IPI/RTPI membership

Job description

Job Title: Associate Planner - Leading Planning & Development Consultancy (Ireland)
Location: Dublin (Hybrid Working)

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded planning and development consultancy in Ireland as they look to appoint an experienced Associate Planner to join their growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior-level planner who is ready to take on increased responsibility, lead complex projects, and play a key role in the strategic growth of a well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide planning services to a diverse client base across Ireland, working closely with in-house teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes on major development projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert advice on planning and environmental legislation
• Offering strategic input on project direction and forward-planning initiatives
• Managing and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams
• Leading planning applications, LRDs, feasibility and due diligence work, EIARs, RIAs, HNDAs, and strategic policy projects
• Liaising and negotiating with planning authorities, consultees, and third parties
• Managing project budgets and overseeing financial performance
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Identifying new business and marketing opportunities
• Mentoring and managing junior members of the planning team
• Undertaking research and technical analysis to support project delivery

About You

This role will suit an ambitious and commercially aware planner who is comfortable leading teams and managing complex projects.

You will ideally have:

• A recognised qualification in Planning
• Relevant experience
• Membership of the IPI and/or RTPI (or working towards chartership)
• Strong consultancy experience and a detailed understanding of the Irish planning system
• Proven experience leading large-scale planning projects
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• The ability to balance multiple projects while acting as a team leader
• A commitment to continuous professional development and business growth

What’s on Offer

• A supportive, inclusive working environment
• The opportunity to work with a high-performing and ambitious team
• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
• Hybrid working
• Pension scheme, professional memberships and CPD support
• Wellbeing initiatives, social events, cycle-to-work scheme, and additional annual leave options