Organisation: Arup

Urban Design Lab; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in Dublin seeks a Senior Town Planning Consultant to lead planning inputs across multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects and to drive growth of planning services in Ireland.

You will manage delivery, coordinate resources and budgets, and engage with public and private sector clients to develop project proposals while providing expert guidance on planning policy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in planning, geography, transport, urban design, or related field.
• Chartered Membership of Irish Planning Institute and or Royal Town Planning Institute preferred.
• Strong knowledge of planning policy, legislation, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to develop client-facing proposals and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership and team coordination capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate planning inputs across multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Support business development and growth strategy for planning services in Ireland.
• Manage project delivery ensuring quality, timelines, and alignment with client objectives.
• Coordinate resources, budgets, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Engage with public and private sector clients and develop project proposals.
• Provide technical expertise in planning policy, legislation, and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and environmental specialists.
• Mentor and guide junior and graduate team members.

Skills

Policy & compliance

Report Writing

Client Proposals

Leadership

Communication

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in planning, geography, transport, urban design, or related field

Job description

Arup Hiring Senior Town Planning Consultant in Dublin

Project Name Multi-sector Infrastructure and Planning Projects

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in planning, geography, transport, urban design, or related field
• Chartered Membership of Irish Planning Institute and or Royal Town Planning Institute preferred
• Strong knowledge of planning policy, legislation, and compliance frameworks
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Ability to develop client-facing proposals and technical documentation
• Strong leadership and team coordination capability

Experience

• Ideally 10+ years of relevant town planning experience within Ireland
• Experience in planning applications, appeals, and strategic infrastructure development
• Experience in maritime area planning preferred
• Exposure to oral hearings is advantageous
• Proven project management experience for small to mid-sized projects

Salary NA

Arup is a global multi-disciplinary consultancy with over 75 years of experience in delivering planning, design, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. The firm operates across sectors including transport, water, energy, and urban development, focusing on sustainable and inclusive built environments.

Job Description

• Lead and coordinate planning inputs across multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects
• Support business development and growth strategy for planning services in Ireland
• Manage project delivery ensuring quality, timelines, and alignment with client objectives
• Coordinate resources, budgets, and multi-disciplinary teams
• Engage with public and private sector clients and develop project proposals
• Provide technical expertise in planning policy, legislation, and compliance
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and environmental specialists
• Mentor and guide junior and graduate team members

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