Senior Town Planner

Waterjobsuk; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterjobsuk is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join its Ireland-based Planning team. You will lead planning applications, provide strategic planning advice and guide clients through complex consenting processes across renewable energy, infrastructure, urban development and waste projects.

You will manage multidisciplinary projects, prepare EIARs where required, and contribute to high-quality environmental planning while developing your professional expertise and progressing within the

Qualifications

• Degree and/or Master’s in Town Planning.
• Minimum 8 years’ professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of Irish planning legislation and environmental regulations.
• Chartered membership of IPI or RTPI.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications for a variety of development projects.
• Produce planning reports, feasibility studies, masterplans and planning strategies.
• Provide strategic planning advice and guide clients through planning and consenting processes.
• Manage relationships with public and private sector clients.
• Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary projects, ensuring effective collaboration between technical specialists.
• Lead or contribute to the preparation of environmental reports and EIARs.
• Work closely with colleagues across different technical disciplines to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Town Planning

Environmental regulations

Project management

Communication

Client management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree/Master in Town Planning

IPI/RTPI Chartered membership

Job description

Location: Ireland
Experience: Minimum 8 years

The Opportunity

An established multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join its growing Planning team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of major projects across renewable energy, infrastructure, urban development and waste management. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing planning applications, providing strategic planning advice and guiding clients through complex planning and consenting processes.

The position also offers opportunities to lead multidisciplinary teams in the preparation and delivery of environmental reports and Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs), particularly for renewable energy developments. With involvement in a broad range of projects, this role provides excellent professional development and long-term career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications for a variety of development projects.
• Produce planning reports, feasibility studies, masterplans and planning strategies.
• Provide strategic planning advice and guide clients through planning and consenting processes.
• Manage relationships with public and private sector clients.
• Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary projects, ensuring effective collaboration between technical specialists.
• Lead or contribute to the preparation of environmental reports and EIARs.
• Work closely with colleagues across different technical disciplines to support successful project delivery.

About You

• Degree and/or Master’s qualification in Town Planning.
• Minimum 8 years’ relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of town planning, Irish planning legislation and environmental regulations.
• Corporate or Chartered membership of the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) or Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
• Proven experience contributing to the delivery of environmental and infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing planning applications and providing strategic planning advice.
• Excellent communication, organisational and project management skills.
• Confident working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Career Development

The role offers the opportunity to develop specialist planning expertise, take on greater project leadership responsibilities and progress within an established consultancy