Town Planner | Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Attractive benefits package

Career progression

Exposure to diverse projects

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join a Dublin-based practice delivering diverse public and private-sector planning projects across Ireland. You will prepare applications, conduct research, provide strategic advice, and support complex developments while liaising with authorities and stakeholders.

The role offers exposure to residential, commercial, infrastructure and mixed-use schemes in a dynamic planning consultancy with flexible working arrangements and

Qualifications

• Irish Planning Institute-accredited Town Planning qualification is required.
• 1+ years’ professional planning experience preferred for Town Planners.
• Knowledge of the Irish planning system and current legislation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good research and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Motivated, enthusiastic approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Membership of the Irish Planning Institute, RTPI or similar desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage planning applications.
• Undertake planning research and development appraisals.
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients.
• Prepare planning reports and supporting documentation.
• Assist with planning appeals and submissions.
• Contribute to Development Plan and Local Area Plan submissions.
• Support Environmental Impact Assessment work.
• Liaise with planning authorities, clients and stakeholders.
• Attend meetings and manage deadlines while developing client relationships.
• Support junior team members and work on complex projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Irish Planning Institute-accredited Town Planning qualification

Job description

Town Planner / Senior Town Planner – Dublin | Salary : £35,000/£45,000

Penguin Recruitment is proud to be partnered with one of Ireland’s leading Town Planning consultancies, who are looking to expand their Dublin team with experienced Town Planners and Senior Town Planners.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established planning practice working across a diverse range of public and private-sector projects, with exposure to some of Ireland’s most exciting development schemes.

About the Company

Our client is an established planning consultancy with offices in Dublin and Cork, delivering specialist Town Planning and Geospatial Analysis services.

The business works across a broad range of sectors, including:

• Residential
• Office & Enterprise
• Industrial & Infrastructure
• Education
• Healthcare
• Alternative Energy
• Mixed Use & Masterplanning Retail & Hospitality
• Tourism & Sport

The team works with both public and private-sector clients and has experience delivering complex planning projects across Ireland.

The Role

As a Town Planner / Senior Town Planner, you will have the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects and develop your career within a highly experienced planning team.

Depending on your level of experience, responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and managing planning applications
• Undertaking planning research and development appraisals
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients
• Preparing planning reports and supporting documentation
• Assisting with planning appeals and submissions
• Contributing to Development Plan and Local Area Plan submissions
• Supporting Environmental Impact Assessment work
• Liaising with planning authorities, clients and other stakeholders
• Attending meetings and engaging with key project stakeholders
• Managing projects and working towards agreed deadlines
• Developing strong client relationships
• Supporting more junior members of the team at Senior Planner level
• Working on complex residential, commercial, infrastructure and mixed-use projects

The practice’s current project portfolio spans residential, commercial, healthcare, education, infrastructure, renewable energy, tourism and mixed-use developments.

Requirements

For Town Planner:

• Relevant Irish Planning Institute-accredited Town Planning qualification
• Ideally 1+ years’ professional planning experience
• Knowledge of the Irish planning system
• Understanding of current Irish planning legislation and policy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good research and analytical abilities
• Excellent attention to detail
• A motivated and enthusiastic approach
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Membership of the Irish Planning Institute, RTPI or another recognised Planning Institute desirable

For Senior Town Planner:

• Relevant Irish Planning Institute-accredited planning qualification
• Ideally 5+ years’ professional planning experience
• Strong experience delivering complex planning projects
• Excellent knowledge of Irish planning legislation and policy
• Proven experience managing planning applications and projects
• Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercial awareness and understanding of the planning consultancy environment
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Membership of the IPI, RTPI or another recognised Planning Institute

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Attractive overall benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects
• Excellent exposure to both public- and private-sector clients
• Career progression within an established planning consultancy
• Supportive and experienced planning team
• Opportunities to develop your technical and commercial planning expertise
• Exposure to complex and strategic planning projects across Ireland

The consultancy specifically highlights flexible working arrangements and attractive packages for successful candidates.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner looking to develop their career within one of Ireland’s established planning consultancies.

You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of sectors and project types while working alongside experienced planning professionals on projects throughout Ireland.

Interested?

If you’re a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner currently based in Dublin, elsewhere in Ireland, or considering a move to Dublin, I’d love to hear from you.