Hybrid: Associate/Technical Director, Town Planning

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Naas; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Chartership support

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

WSP in Ireland is seeking an experienced Associate Director / Technical Director Town Planning to lead a growing planning team across infrastructure, energy, residential, commercial, and public sector developments. You will deliver complex planning projects and provide strategic planning advice to clients and stakeholders.

You will mentor junior planners, manage EIAR coordination, engage with authorities such as An Bord Pleanála, and contribute to bid winning and business development while

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Chartered Member (or working towards) of the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) or RTPI.
• Comprehensive professional experience in the Irish market.
• Strong knowledge of the Irish planning system, legislation, and consenting processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing planning applications and EIAR coordination.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead a planning team and grow the service offering.
• Lead consenting inputs on major projects.
• Deliver planning services across a diverse project portfolio.
• Provide leadership and advice to clients on consenting requirements.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Education

Town Planning degree

IPI/RTPI membership (or working towards)

Job description

WSP in Ireland is seeking an experienced Associate Director / Technical Director Town Planning to lead a growing planning team across infrastructure, energy, residential, commercial, and public sector developments. You will deliver complex planning projects and provide strategic planning advice to clients and stakeholders.

You will mentor junior planners, manage EIAR coordination, engage with authorities such as An Bord Pleanála, and contribute to bid winning and business development while