Senior Town Planner

The Planner; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD days

Hybrid working

Wellbeing programme

Employee benefits

Job summary

Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join our Planning team in Dublin. You will contribute to growth by delivering planning applications, strategic advice, and guiding consenting processes across renewable energy, infrastructure and urban development projects.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams on environmental reports and EIARs, with opportunities for career progression within Ireland’s expanding renewables sector.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of planning and environmental legislation.
• Experience preparing and submitting planning applications and reports.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications and draft reports, feasibility studies, masterplans and planning strategies across diverse projects.
• Collaborate with private and public sector clients.
• Oversee and/or manage multidisciplinary projects and ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Environmental legislation knowledge

Planning submissions

Stakeholder collaboration

Multidisciplinary leadership

Education

Town Planning degree/Master’s

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.

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.

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

Is FT the right fit for you?

Ready to take the next step? Does FT sound like the right fit for you? Reach out to us at [e-mail] today. Your application will be handled with complete confidentiality and will be considered immediately upon receipt.

Why Join FT?

Join our team and enjoy a premium benefits package that features:

• 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. Team members have 5 CPD learning days per year. FT’s commitment to CPD is recognised through our CPD Accredited Employer standard.

• 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. We are committed to offering clear careers paths, goal setting support and meaningful opportunities for achievement. Beyond professional development, we also provide a diverse and enriching experience, including chances to get involved in climate action and sustainability, fundraising and volunteering. We offer sports and social events throughout the year.

• 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. FT is proud of our commitment and is accredited for inclusive and diverse practices.

• 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. That’s why we offer leave for important personal milestones such as getting married, buying a house and flexible parental leave. We also provide compassionate leave and paid sick leave when needed. In recognition of special occasions, FT offers gifts to employees celebrating their nuptials and welcoming a new baby.

• Financial

  FT offer competitive compensation packages, full support for professional membership fees, and gifts each year to show our appreciation for all staff contributions. Complimentary parking is available at each of our offices.

• Wellbeing

  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 that can be used to meet your personal and family health needs – recognising that wellbeing looks different for everyone.
  Employees in our Dublin office can enjoy complimentary gym membership, and all staff have access to flu vaccines and regular health screenings. We also offer a bike to work scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, and support from our inhouse mental health first aid team.

• 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 including early weekend starts with shorter Fridays, hot desking in our offices, hybrid working options, flexi start system, 22 to 27 days annual leave and 4 company days per year.