Senior Town Planner

Location:

Dublin City Centre – Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Salary:

£40000 – £55000 per annum + Plus Benefits

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Management & Executive Jobs

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

131919433

Posted On:

16 May 2025

Job Opportunity: Senior Planner – Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
Full-time | Permanent | Galway or Dublin (Hybrid Options Available)

A leading third-party recruitment agency is working on behalf of a prominent and fast-growing Irish consultancy to find an experienced Senior Planner for a permanent role based in either Galway or Dublin.

This is a unique opportunity to join one of Ireland’s most respected multi-disciplinary consultancies, recognised for its expertise in ecology, planning, and environmental services. With a team of over 200 professionals and a portfolio of complex, high-impact projects, our client is a key player in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the Planning team, leading major renewable energy and infrastructure projects from inception to delivery. You will work closely with internal specialists and external stakeholders, driving forward high-quality planning submissions and delivering project milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead on the delivery of planning applications for renewable energy projects
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Oversee planning assessments, reports, and coordination of planning inputs
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Act as primary point of contact for client representatives
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Engage with authorities and stakeholders on environmental and planning matters
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Deliver high-quality project outputs within agreed timelines
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Mentor junior planners and contribute to team development

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 6 years of post-graduate experience in planning, ideally in a consultancy setting
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Degree in Town Planning (IPI or RTPI accredited)
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Strong knowledge of the Irish planning system and relevant national and EU legislation
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Proven experience in managing large-scale renewable energy projects
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Full, clean driver’s licence required

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to projects that shape Ireland’s energy future, within a company that values innovation, integrity, and professional growth. You’ll join a collaborative environment where high performance is supported and career development is actively encouraged.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte # or call # # We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

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