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 & SportThe 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 projectsThe 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 desirableFor 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 IrelandThe 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.
Send your CV to (url removed) for a confidential discussion about the opportunity
Salary description
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per year