Senior Planning Consultant | Lead Major Dublin Projects (Hybrid)

Irish Planning Institute; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

McCutcheon Halley is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Consultant to join our Dublin team. The role offers ownership of projects, development of client relationships and leadership across development across Ireland.

You will work with Directors and planning professionals, leading teams through complex planning processes and delivering strategic planning advice to clients. Flexible hybrid working in Dublin is offered with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related field, preferably IPI/RTPI accredited.
• At least 5 years of professional planning experience, ideally in a consultancy.
• Corporate membership of IPI or chartered RTPI, or progress toward membership.
• Strong knowledge of the Irish planning system, legislation and processes.
• Experience managing planning projects and preparing high-quality applications, reports and submissions.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to develop and convey planning strategies.
• Experience with clients, planning authorities and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to defend planning advice.
• Good organisational and project management skills with budgets and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while mentoring colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of planning projects from feasibility to decisions.
• Provide strategic planning advice, identify opportunities and constraints.
• Prepare and review planning applications, statements, appeals and submissions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams including architects and engineers.
• Act as main client contact, building relationships through the project lifecycle.
• Represent clients in meetings with planning authorities and statutory bodies.
• Identify planning risks and propose practical, commercially informed solutions.
• Prepare fee proposals, manage budgets and project programmes.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support their development.
• Contribute to business development and growth of the Dublin office.
• Stay updated on planning legislation and policy to reflect the Irish system.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Planning strategy

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Analytical thinking

Education

Town Planning degree

Job description

McCutcheon Halley is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Consultant to join our Dublin team. The role offers ownership of projects, development of client relationships and leadership across development across Ireland.

You will work with Directors and planning professionals, leading teams through complex planning processes and delivering strategic planning advice to clients. Flexible hybrid working in Dublin is offered with a competitive salary.