Hybrid Senior Planner: Environment & Planning Lead

Gaia Talent; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaia Talent is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join its Environment and Planning team in Ireland. You will manage planning applications and appeals, provide strategic planning advice and mentor junior staff, working across multiple sectors to deliver sustainable developments.

The role offers hybrid working across Dublin, Galway, Limerick and other regions, with opportunities to lead projects, manage client relationships and contribute to business development while overseeing budgets and

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a similar planning role.
• Degree or relevant qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Corporate Membership of the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) or Chartered Membership of the RTPI, or working towards accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of Irish planning legislation, policy and procedures.
• Experience managing planning applications and guiding sustainable developments through the planning process.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management, leadership and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project management software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage and review planning applications, planning reports and appeals.
• Review technical reports, drawings and documentation prepared by multidisciplinary project teams.
• Prepare and review EIAR chapters and PECRs.
• Provide strategic planning advice, identify planning risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Interpret and apply Irish planning legislation, policy and guidance.
• Liaise with clients, planning authorities, An Bord Pleanála and other stakeholders.
• Represent clients at pre-application meetings, public consultations and oral hearings.
• Support legal teams with planning documentation, including matters relating to judicial reviews.
• Lead project teams, manage budgets and ensure delivery within timescales.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to tenders, business development and client relationship management.

Skills

8+ yrs planning

MS Office

PM software

Education

Town Planning degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gaia Talent is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join its Environment and Planning team in Ireland. You will manage planning applications and appeals, provide strategic planning advice and mentor junior staff, working across multiple sectors to deliver sustainable developments.

The role offers hybrid working across Dublin, Galway, Limerick and other regions, with opportunities to lead projects, manage client relationships and contribute to business development while overseeing budgets and