Town Planner | Senior Town Planner

Location:

Galway, Connaught, Ireland

Salary:

€40000 – €70000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Management & Executive Jobs

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132523873

Posted On:

09 December 2025

Job Title: Town Planner | Senior Town Planner

Location:Galway or Dublin

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting Ireland’s leading Planning and Environmental Consultancy in their search for Town Planners at all levels from Town Planner – Senior Town Planner.

Are you an experienced Planning Consultant looking to work on impactful projects across Ireland’s commercial, residential, renewable energy, and infrastructure sectors? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning, multidisciplinary consultancy known for delivering complex and high-profile projects nationwide.

With a team of over 200 professionals, this company has built an outstanding reputation for success and innovation across planning, environmental, and ecology disciplines. Their forward-thinking approach and commitment to sustainability make them a key player in shaping Ireland’s built and natural environment.

The Opportunity:
Due to continued growth and demand, our client is seeking a Planning Practitioner with a minimum of 3 years’ experience. You’ll work as part of a highly skilled and collaborative team, leading planning projects of medium and large scale from inception to completion, while also mentoring junior colleagues and engaging directly with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead planner on a range of planning projects, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement.
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Prepare, review, and deliver high-quality planning documentation and reports.
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Act as primary point of contact for clients throughout project lifecycles.
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Undertake planning assessments, desk studies, field visits, and background research.
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Provide planning inputs across multi-disciplinary teams and sectors.
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Mentor and support junior staff as part of wider team development.
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Liaise with relevant authorities and external stakeholders to support successful outcomes.

About You:

A degree in Town Planning (IPI or RTPI accredited).
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Minimum of 3 years’ post-graduate experience, ideally within a planning consultancy.
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Strong understanding of the Irish planning system and relevant legislation.
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Commercial awareness and experience working on complex projects across sectors.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
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Enthusiastic about sustainability and contributing to meaningful change.

Why Join?

Work with one of Ireland’s largest and most respected planning consultancies.
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Access to diverse and high-impact projects nationwide.
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Supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking work culture.
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Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

How :
If you’re ready to take the next step in your planning career and contribute to projects that shape Ireland’s future, we want to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and motivations.

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