Senior Planner - Hybrid Role in Environment & Planning

TOBIN; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TOBIN, an AtkinsRéalis Company, is seeking a Senior Planner to join our Environment & Planning Division across multiple Dublin/Ireland locations with hybrid working options. You will prepare and manage planning applications, handle appeals, conduct feasibility studies, and support a junior planning team within a multidisciplinary setting aimed at sustainable development.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years' planning experience, is or is working toward IPI/RTPI membership, and offers strong writing

Qualifications

• Irish planning experience (8+ years) in public or private sectors.
• Membership in IPI or RTPI or working towards accreditation is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to take initiative and make informed decisions.
• Experience guiding sustainable projects through the planning process.
• Collaborative mindset with engineers and scientists.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Teams, Microsoft Project, and other relevant software.
• Ability to identify, manage, and advise on planning risks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review planning reports and applications.
• Review reports, figures, and drawings prepared by team members across planning, engineering, and environmental disciplines.
• Validate and sign off on planning application content, including forms, notices, and drawings.
• Prepare and review EIAR chapters and Planning & Environmental Consideration Reports (PECRs).
• Provide strategic planning leadership and direction on sectoral and project-specific planning matters.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and guidance.
• Liaise with clients to deliver high-quality planning advice, reports, and outputs.
• Collaborate with legal teams to support documentation for planning court proceedings.
• Represent clients in meetings with planning authorities and An Bord Pleanála.
• Engage with stakeholders such as the public, statutory consultees, and government departments.
• Coordinate with peer reviewers, legal teams, and clients to finalise deliverables.
• Attend Oral Hearings as an Expert Witness and participate in public consultations.
• Contribute to tender responses, including pricing and technical input.
• Understand and manage project timelines and objectives.
• Lead project teams to ensure timely and budget-conscious delivery.
• Mentor and support junior planning staff.
• Participate in business development activities to promote TOBIN’s planning services.
• Maintain and grow client relationships.
• Stay current with legislative changes, case law, and industry innovations.
• Ensure compliance with and contribute to QA procedures.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Project management

Leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Microsoft Project

Teams

Job description

TOBIN, an AtkinsRéalis Company, is seeking a Senior Planner to join our Environment & Planning Division across multiple Dublin/Ireland locations with hybrid working options. You will prepare and manage planning applications, handle appeals, conduct feasibility studies, and support a junior planning team within a multidisciplinary setting aimed at sustainable development.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years' planning experience, is or is working toward IPI/RTPI membership, and offers strong writing