Senior Project Town Planner

Fehily Timoney & Company Ltd.; Dublin, Carlow, Cork; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Irish consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Town Planner in Dublin. This role involves preparing planning applications and delivering strategic planning advice across various high-profile projects, particularly in renewable energy. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in town planning and relevant qualifications. The position offers opportunities for career progression and professional development within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Work Life Balance

Family Benefits

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years’ experience in town planning.
• Corporate / Chartered member of the IPI / RTPI.
• Experience in preparing and submitting planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications and reports.
• Engage with public and private sector clients.
• Lead/coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Town Planning

Environmental Legislation

Project Management

Client Engagement

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree and/or Masters in Town Planning

Job description

Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland’s largest indigenous consultancies specialising in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Environment, Energy and Renewables.

FT is seeking to recruit a Senior Project Town Planner to join our Planning team, contributing to the growth of the Planning business while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary professionals. This role provides the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects in the renewable energy, infrastructure, urban development and waste projects. Responsibilities will include the preparation and submission of planning applications, as well as delivering strategic planning advice and guidance on consenting processes and strategies.

For the right candidate, there will be opportunities to lead multidisciplinary teams in the preparation of environmental reports and Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs) for renewable energy projects. This position offers significant exposure to Ireland’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector, and FT’s wide range of ongoing projects ensures a strong platform for long-term career progression.

FT's Responsibilities

What would my main responsibilities be in this role?

• Preparing and submitting planning applications, as well as developing reports, feasibility assessments, masterplans, and strategic planning documents across a diverse range of projects.
• Engaging with a broad spectrum of clients, including those in both the public and private sectors.
• Contributing actively to the delivery of a variety of environmental projects.
• Leading and/or coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Collaborating effectively within teams working to support the execution and completion of projects.

Skills / Qualifications

Am I the right person for the role?

• Degree and/or Masters in Town Planning
• Minimum of seven years’ experience
• Extensive town planning experience and expert knowledge of planning and environmental legislation.
• Corporate / Chartered member of the IPI / RTPI.
• Experience of preparing and submitting planning applications, drafting reports, feasibility studies, masterplans and planning strategies for a wide range of projects.
• Experience of working with a range of client bodies including both private sector and public sector.
• Previous experience of having an active role in the delivery of varied environmental projects.
• Experience in overseeing, and/or project managing multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience of team working to support the delivery of projects.

Why Join FT?

• Continuous Professional Development: We’re passionate about helping you grow, providing resources and training opportunities for ongoing professional development and to encourage your creative thinking.
• Employee Experience: When you join FT, you’re becoming part of a vibrant community – not just a workplace – where continuous learning, personal growth and development are at the core of what we do.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: In FT, we don’t just talk about equality—we live it through our vibrant culture that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and prioritises your wellbeing with dedicated programs.
• Family Benefits: We view employees as individuals with full and busy lives outside of the workplace. We aim to celebrate life’s joyful moments and provide support during challenging times.
• Work Life Balance: At FT we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential to a positive, productive and healthy work environment. That’s why FT offers a flexible range of benefits designed to support our employees’ wellbeing.

FT is an equal opportunities employer.