Senior Town Planner

Job Opportunity: Senior Planner - Renewable Energy & InfrastructureFull-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 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

• Oversee planning assessments, reports, and coordination of planning inputs

• Act as primary point of contact for client representatives

• Engage with authorities and stakeholders on environmental and planning matters

• Deliver high-quality project outputs within agreed timelines

• Mentor junior planners and contribute to team development

• Minimum 6 years of post-graduate experience in planning, ideally in a consultancy setting

• Degree in Town Planning (IPI or RTPI accredited)

• Strong knowledge of the Irish planning system and relevant national and EU legislation

• Proven experience in managing large-scale renewable energy projects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Full, clean driver's licence required

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?

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