Senior Associate Planner – Lead Major Projects (Hybrid)

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

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