Senior Planner Position – CSR (Cork)

Cunnane Stratton Reynolds; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CSR Land Planning & Design, trading as Cunnane Stratton Reynolds, invites an experienced Senior Planner to join our Cork office. You will work across residential, commercial, retail, urban regeneration, tourism and infrastructure sectors in a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment.

The successful candidate will lead projects, mentor junior staff, liaise with statutory bodies, and contribute to business growth while utilising Irish planning expertise.

Qualifications

• Over eight years of professional experience in planning.
• Accredited planning qualification with IPI and/or RTPI membership.
• Expert knowledge of Irish planning legislation and regulations.
• Proven proficiency in development planning, feasibility studies, environmental planning, and the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals and reports.
• Skilled in providing strategic planning guidance for project direction and forward-planning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing projects from start to finish, coordinating with stakeholders, clients, and team members.
• Creating project plans, managing budgets and ensuring timely delivery of quality services.
• Managing team caseload and ensuring efficient execution of client instructions.
• Liaising with statutory bodies including County Councils and An Bord Pleanála.
• Developing strategies and structures in response to new legislation or policy.
• Representing the company at client meetings and on social media to support business growth.
• Mentoring junior staff for career development within the organisation.

Skills

Planning experience

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Accredited planning qualification (IPI/RTPI)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Opportunity for Experienced Planning Professionals

CSR is a renowned, award-winning multi-disciplinary practice that excels in delivering high-quality planning, landscape design and tourism services. Our reputation is built on a foundation of excellence and we continue to expand our client base across both the private and public sectors.

CSR is seeking a Senior Planner to join our Cork office. This opportunity spans numerous sectors, including large-scale residential, commercial and retail development, urban regeneration, tourism, master planning, infrastructure and environmental projects.

The successful candidate will be involved in a diverse range of meaningful and impactful assignments within a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment.

CSR will support your growth and ambition, providing the opportunity to expand the role in accordance with your skills and experience.

Role Responsibilities:

• Overseeing projects from start to finish, coordinating with stakeholders, clients, and team members.
• Creating project plans, managing budgets and ensuring timely delivery of quality services.
• Managing team caseload and ensuring efficient execution of client instructions.
• Liaising with statutory bodies including County Councils and An Bord Pleanála.
• Developing strategies and structures in response to new legislation or policy.
• Representing the company at client meetings and on social media to support business growth.
• Mentoring junior staff for career development within the organisation.

Ideal Candidate:

• Possesses over eight years of professional experience in planning.
• Holds an accredited planning qualification with IPI and/or RTPI membership, or equivalent credentials.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of Irish planning legislation and regulations.
• Proven proficiency in development planning, feasibility studies, environmental planning, and the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals and reports.
• Skilled in providing strategic planning guidance for project direction and forward-planning initiatives.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities in complex planning scenarios.
• Established track record managing large-scale developments through the planning system.
• Experienced leader of multidisciplinary teams on projects of varying scale, with exceptional organisational capabilities.
• Effective communicator and collaborative team member consistently exceeding client expectations.
• Highly proficient in written, verbal, presentation and organisational skills.
• Advanced user of MS Word and Excel; prepares comprehensive, high-quality reports.
• Holds a full driving licence and has access to a vehicle.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with skills and experience. CSR supports Professional Membership and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as essential aspects of this role. Our range of benefits is tailored to meet individual needs.

CSR is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering flexible arrangements and supporting a healthy work-life balance.

This is a full-time position based in our new Cork office.

Candidate must be eligible to work in Ireland.

About CSR Land PLanning & Design

CSRLand Planning & Design, also trading as Cunnane Stratton Reynolds, provides town planning, landscape architecture, environmental assessment and arboriculture services to developers and the public sector throughout Ireland and the UK from our offices in Dublin, Cork and Galway.

Dublin

Gainsboro House,
24 Suffolk Street,
Dublin 2, D02 KF65

4th Floor, Clarke's Bridge House, Hanover Street, Cork City, T12 P9RY