Associate Town Planner | Senior Town Planner

Location:

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Salary:

€50000 – €65000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Management & Executive Jobs

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132663648

Posted On: 

29 January 2026

Job Title: Associate Planner / Senior Town Planner

Location: Dublin

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading consultancy within Ireland’s planning and development sector in their search for an experienced Associate Planner or Senior Town Planner to join their dynamic and growing planning team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across Ireland, within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Based in a prestigious Dublin city centre office, the successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across Planning, Architecture and Project Management, delivering high-quality strategic planning advice to a wide range of clients.

The Role / Key Responsibilities

* Demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience of Irish planning and environmental legislation
* Provide strategic planning advice on project direction and forward-planning initiatives
* Manage, liaise and negotiate with multidisciplinary project teams, consultees, planning authorities and third parties
* Prepare and manage planning applications, LRDs, feasibility and due-diligence assessments, tender submissions and strategic planning policy work
* Contribute to EIARs, RIAs, HNDAs and related assessments
* Develop and maintain strong client relationships
* Oversee project management duties, including financial and budget management
* Engage with internal and external professional consultants to ensure effective project delivery
* Identify and support new business and marketing opportunities across a range of sectors
* Undertake research and policy analysis
* Mentor, manage and support junior members of the planning team

About the Candidate

* Degree or recognised qualification in Planning
* Relevant experience in the private or public sector
* Membership of the IPI and/or RTPI, with chartership achieved or actively progressing
* Previous consultancy experience with strong knowledge of the Irish planning system
* Proven experience leading and managing large-scale planning projects
* Highly motivated, ambitious and commercially aware
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong client management and relationship-building ability
* Ability to manage multiple projects while leading and supporting junior colleagues
* Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and business growth

What’s on Offer

* Supportive, inclusive and professional working environment
* Opportunity to work with a high-performing and ambitious multidisciplinary team
* Competitive salary and flexible benefits package, including:

* Company pension scheme
* Hybrid working
* Professional memberships and CPD support
* Wellbeing programme
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Purchase of additional annual leave
* Regular social events

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, Josh Jones on # 362 010 or #

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