Senior Planning & Technical Director – Ireland Lead

Gaia Talent; Kildare, Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaia Talent is assisting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Ireland to recruit an Associate Director / Technical Director – Planning Lead. The role will establish and grow the planning function, lead planning inputs on major infrastructure projects, and provide strategic advisory across energy, transport, water and development sectors.

The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, engage with authorities and stakeholders, and drive business development and client

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline required.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered membership (IPI/RTPI) preferred.
• Extensive experience in Irish planning and consenting processes.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a planning team to support service development and growth.
• Lead planning and consenting inputs on major infrastructure and development projects.
• Provide strategic planning advice, site appraisals and feasibility assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Reporting & documentation

Business development

Team mentoring

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Education

Town Planning degree

IPI/RTPI membership (or in progress)

Job description

Gaia Talent is assisting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Ireland to recruit an Associate Director / Technical Director – Planning Lead. The role will establish and grow the planning function, lead planning inputs on major infrastructure projects, and provide strategic advisory across energy, transport, water and development sectors.

The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, engage with authorities and stakeholders, and drive business development and client