Town Planning Manager

KPMG Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Health Insurance

Additional Annual Leave

Enhanced Family Leave

Emergency Childcare Cover

Social Events

Early Finish Fridays

Relocation Assistance

Learning & Development

Job summary

KPMG Ireland, part of a leading Infrastructure Advisory practice, is seeking a Town Planning Professional (Manager) to contribute to planning projects across residential, commercial, energy and transport sectors. You will coordinate planning applications, EIAR and feasibility studies, while providing policy advice and strategic guidance to clients.

Join a multidisciplinary team at Ireland's leading planning advisory firm, with relocation to Harcourt Square in Autumn 2026, and a supportive path

Qualifications

• 5+ years of planning and development experience.
• Experience preparing large planning applications, EIAR coordination and contributions, feasibility studies, Development Plan submissions.
• Strong report writing skills, commercial awareness, ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, with leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and manage planning projects across residential, commercial, energy and transport sectors.
• Coordination of planning applications, planning reports, EIAR, feasibility studies, Development Plan submissions.
• Provide planning and environmental policy advice and strategic direction to clients.
• Support junior team members and collaborate across KPMG Planning, Sustainable Futures and Infrastructure & Government.
• Engage in planning innovation and new ideas.
• Manage client relationships positively and proactively.

Skills

Planning experience

EIAR coordination

Report writing

Leadership

Job description

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who work together to achieve their full potential. We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Are you our next Town Planning Professional?

Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Manager

Contract type: Permanent

We have a strong pipeline of projects across the residential, commercial, energy and transport sectors and are focused on building upon our role as KPMG Ireland's planning, development and spatial advisory specialists, helping to shape the future of Ireland's built environment.

A Snapshot Of Your Peer Group

• Professionals with 5+ years of planning and development experience
• Individuals with experience preparing large planning applications, EIAR coordination and contributions, feasibility studies, Development Plan submissions etc.
• Strong communicators with excellent report writing skills, commercial awareness, ability to work well on own initiative and as part of a team (both internal and external collaborations) and with strong leadership skills.

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us.

Here is what you can initially expect:

• Contribute to and manage planning projects across residential, commercial, energy and transport sectors.
• Coordination of planning applications, planning reports, EIAR, feasibility studies, Development Plan submissions etc.
• Provide planning and environmental policy advice and strategic direction to clients.
• Support junior team members and collaborate across KPMG Planning, Sustainable Futures and Infrastructure & Government.
• Engage in planning innovation and new ideas.
• Manage client relationships positively and proactively.

How This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work within Ireland's leading Infrastructure Advisory practice (>100 professionals).
• Collaborate with experts across Planning, Geospatial, Economics, ESG, Decarbonisation and Government Advisory.
• Be part of exciting national projects shaping Ireland's built environment.
• Move with us to our new state-of-the-art Harcourt Square office in Autumn 2026.

Your Team

You will be joining the KPMG Planning team within KPMG's Infrastructure Advisory practice. This multidisciplinary group specialises in planning, development, geospatial analysis and economics, working closely with Sustainable Futures and Infrastructure & Government.

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Benefits Tailored For You

• Discounted Health Insurance: Prioritise your well-being with our health insurance options.
• Additional Annual Leave: Purchase extra leave to spend more time with friends and family or to travel.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enjoy more time with your family with our generous leave options.
• Emergency Childcare Cover: For times when your regular childcare plans fall through
• Social Events: Connect and network with colleagues through our engaging social events.
• Early Finish Fridays: Start your weekends early on bank holidays and during the summer.
• Relocation Assistance: Smooth your transition if you're moving to Ireland.
• Learning & Development: Access our extensive supports, including LinkedIn Learning, to grow your skills.

We also offer a variety of flexible working options to help you balance your professional and personal life.

Career Progression with Continuous Support

From the moment you join KPMG, you'll receive dedicated support from your performance manager to enhance your skills. Our award-winning Business School provides continuous learning opportunities to deepen your expertise.

We stand out as the only Big Four firm to announce promotions four times a year, offering you frequent opportunities for career advancement.

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are at the heart of KPMG. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment at every level. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent by building a culture where everyone can achieve their potential.

Learn more about our commitment here - https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/about/inclusion-diversity-equity.html

Ready to Join Us?

KPMG is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process if needed. Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities.

Please note that agency assistance is not required for this position.

For any specific queries about the role, please contact Karine Vatuska - [e-mail]

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