Senior Planner/Consents - Environment

Egis in Ireland; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work scheme

Tax saver commuter tickets

Company pension

Group health insurance discounts

Flexible core hours

Job summary

Egis Engineering Ireland is expanding its Planning & Environmental team and seeks a Senior Planning & Environmental Consultant to shape Ireland’s major infrastructure and sustainable development projects.

You will work on high-profile projects across renewable energy, transport, water, and urban development, delivering planning applications and EIARs with senior professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 8 or Level 9 qualification in Planning and Sustainable Development, or related discipline.
• Chartered Planner (IPI, RTPI, or equivalent), or actively working towards chartership.
• Minimum of 6 years’ professional experience in planning and environmental consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, environmental and consenting strategies for major infrastructure and development projects.
• Prepare and manage planning applications, reports and EIARs in line with Irish legislation.
• Provide clients with strategic advice on planning policy, consenting pathways and sustainability.
• Mentor and develop junior colleagues and shape Egis’ Planning & Environmental practice.
• Engage with planning authorities and other statutory bodies.

Skills

Planning expertise

Environmental consultancy

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

MS Office

Education

Level 8/9 qualification in Planning & Sustainable Development

Chartered Planner (IPI/RTPI) or Chartered in progress

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: This role can also be based in Cork, Limerick or Castlebar and offers a hybrid working model

Join Our Team!

Egis is an international company active in the construction, engineering, and mobility services sectors. We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and promote more balanced, sustainable, and resilient territorial development.

Operating in 120 countries, Egis leverages the expertise of its 18,000 employees to deliver innovative solutions for clients, making cutting-edge technology accessible to every project. Our purpose is to improve people’s quality of life and support communities in their social and economic development, while significantly reducing carbon emissions and contributing to the vital goal of achieving net-zero by 2050.

Job Description

Egis Engineering Ireland is growing its Planning & Environmental team and is looking for an experienced Senior Planning & Environmental Consultant to help shape some of Ireland’s most important infrastructure and sustainable development projects.

This is an opportunity to work on high-profile, large-scale projects across renewable energy, transport, water, infrastructure and urban development, supporting both public and private sector clients.

You’ll work alongside leading engineers, designers and environmental specialists to develop practical planning and environmental solutions, manage complex consenting processes, and deliver planning applications and Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs).

What you’ll do

• Lead and coordinate planning, environmental and consenting strategies for major infrastructure and development projects.
• Prepare and manage planning applications, reports and EIAR inputs in line with Irish legislation and best practice.
• Provide clients with clear, strategic advice on planning policy, consenting pathways and sustainability.
• Work closely with engineers, architects and environmental specialists to influence design and master planning.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate planning and environmental inputs across projects.
• Engage with planning authorities, An Coimisiún Pleanála, local authorities and other statutory bodies.
• Support stakeholder engagement and public consultation, helping deliver projects effectively and transparently.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and client documentation.
• Mentor and develop junior colleagues and help shape the continued growth of Egis’ Planning & Environmental practice.

Why join Egis?

You’ll have the opportunity to make a real contribution to Ireland’s sustainable development and energy transition, working on projects with national and regional significance.

As Egis continues to expand its Irish operations, you’ll also have the opportunity to grow your career, take on greater responsibility and help build a leading multidisciplinary planning and environmental team.

If you’re an experienced planning or environmental professional looking for the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with talented specialists and make a tangible impact, we’d like to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 8 or Level 9 qualification (or equivalent) in Planning and Sustainable Development, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Planner (IPI, RTPI, or equivalent), or actively working towards chartership.
• Minimum of 6 years’ professional experience in planning and environmental consultancy, ideally involving large-scale or strategic developments.
• Strong understanding of Irish planning and environmental legislation, policy and consenting procedures.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and submitting planning applications, EIARs, and planning statements for both public and private sector clients.
• Proven ability to manage complex multidisciplinary projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities, with the ability to work to critical deadlines.
• Self-motivated, collaborative and committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
• Prior involvement in the design and consenting process for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading public consultation and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Strong interest in sustainability, climate adaptation and environmental policy development.

Additional Information

What we offer:

We offer a great place to work and competitive salaries. We support staff development through continuing professional development, a career pathway programme and a professional association membership so that you can continue to perform at your best and further develop your career.

We facilitate flexible core hours (37.5hrs/week), the bike to work scheme, tax saver commuter tickets and have a company pension and a company health insurance group that offers discounts on premiums.