Senior Town Planner

Fehily Timoney & Company Ltd.; Dublin, Carlow, Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Ireland is seeking a Senior Town Planner to support their Planning team. The role involves preparing planning applications, providing strategic planning advice, and overseeing multidisciplinary projects. Candidates should possess a degree in Town Planning, at least eight years of professional experience, and relevant corporate membership. This position offers opportunities for leadership and career progression in the rapidly expanding renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Employee Experience

Family Benefits

Work Life Balance

Health and lifestyle contribution

Qualifications

• At least eight years of professional experience in town planning.
• In-depth knowledge of planning and environmental legislation.
• Corporate or Chartered membership of the IPI or RTPI.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Collaborating with clients in private and public sectors.
• Managing multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Town Planning expertise

Project management

Strategic planning advice

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Degree or Master’s 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 Town Planner to join the Planning team as a key contributor, supporting the growth of the Planning business and collaborating closely with other professionals. The role involves working across a wide range of technical disciplines on some of the largest and most complex renewable energy, infrastructure, urban development and waste projects. Responsibilities will be diverse and challenging, including preparing and submitting planning applications, providing strategic planning advice, and guiding consenting processes and strategies.

For the right candidate there will be opportunities to lead multidisciplined teams in managing the delivery of environmental reports and EIARs for renewable energy projects. This role offers valuable exposure to Ireland’s rapidly expanding renewable energy sector. With a broad portfolio of ongoing projects, FT can provide a clear pathway for career progression.

FT's Responsibilities

What would my main responsibilities be in this role?

• Preparing and submitting planning applications, as well as drafting reports, feasibility studies, masterplans and planning strategies across a diverse range of projects.
• Collaborating with various clients from both the private sector and public sectors.
• Overseeing, and/or managing multidisciplinary projects.
• Working collaboratively within teams to support successful project delivery.

Skills / Qualifications

Am I the right person for the role?

• Degree and/or Master’s qualification in Town Planning
• At least eight years of professional experience
• In-depth town planning expertise with thorough knowledge of planning and environmental legislation
• Corporate or Chartered membership of the IPI or RTPI
• Proven track record of actively contributing to the delivery of diverse environmental 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.

FT offer competitive compensation packages, full support for professional membership fees, and gifts each year to show our appreciation for all staff contributions. We believe that true wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental health. To support this, we offer a variety of wellbeing benefits including a health and lifestyle contribution.