Senior Spatial Planner — Offshore & Infrastructure Leader

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin, Cork; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Electricity Supply Board (ESB) is seeking a Senior Spatial Planner to join its ESB Engineering & Major Projects group in Ireland. You will lead planning applications for major projects in Ireland and the UK, provide expert planning advice, and engage with authorities and stakeholders to drive timely consents and project success.

Ideally you hold a Level 8 Town/Spatial Planning degree, 5+ years of planning experience, and Chartered status or progress toward it.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant planning experience.
• Knowledge of planning legislation and consenting for major infrastructure.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into project directions.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams and prepare planning applications for major projects in Ireland and the UK.
• Provide planning advice to project teams to support feasibility and scoping.
• Engage with external stakeholders and authorities such as local authorities, ACP, and MARA.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Travel flexibility

Education

Town/Spatial Planning Degree

Chartered status or working towards it

Job description

Electricity Supply Board (ESB) is seeking a Senior Spatial Planner to join its ESB Engineering & Major Projects group in Ireland. You will lead planning applications for major projects in Ireland and the UK, provide expert planning advice, and engage with authorities and stakeholders to drive timely consents and project success.

Ideally you hold a Level 8 Town/Spatial Planning degree, 5+ years of planning experience, and Chartered status or progress toward it.