Senior Town Planning Director for Major Infrastructure

WSP USA; Naas; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Thrive programme

Gymflex benefits

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

WSP Ireland is seeking an experienced Associate Director / Technical Director Town Planning to lead a multidisciplinary planning team on infrastructure, energy, residential and commercial projects. You will shape strategy, coordinate planning applications and liaise with authorities, clients and stakeholders to secure consent and drive project delivery.

You will mentor junior planners, support business development, ensure EIAR coordination, and uphold compliance with Irish planning policy while

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with IPI/RTPI.
• Extensive experience in the Irish planning market and EIAR coordination.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead a planning team and grow the service offering.
• Lead consenting inputs on major projects across sectors.
• Coordinate planning applications and EIAR coordination with EIA teams.
• Manage client relationships and pursue new work opportunities.
• Provide strategic planning advice and engage with authorities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Team leadership

Report writing

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Chartered member (IPI or RTPI)

Job description

WSP Ireland is seeking an experienced Associate Director / Technical Director Town Planning to lead a multidisciplinary planning team on infrastructure, energy, residential and commercial projects. You will shape strategy, coordinate planning applications and liaise with authorities, clients and stakeholders to secure consent and drive project delivery.

You will mentor junior planners, support business development, ensure EIAR coordination, and uphold compliance with Irish planning policy while