Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Cork, Dublin, Carlow (Hybrid working available)
About Us
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of Ireland's largest Irish-owned consultancy firms, with centres of excellence in Renewable Energy, Urban Development, Civil Infrastructure, and Waste & Resource Management. They are at the forefront of delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across a broad range of sectors.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join an expanding Planning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on some of Ireland's largest and most complex renewable energy, infrastructure, urban development, and waste projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing strategic planning advice, preparing and submitting planning applications, and leading multidisciplinary teams on environmental reports and EIARs for renewable energy projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and submit planning applications for large-scale projects
Provide strategic planning advice and guide consenting processes and strategies
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on environmental reports and EIARs for renewable energy projects
Lead project teams and manage the delivery of complex, multi-faceted projects
Work closely with both private and public sector clients
Contribute to the expansion of FT's Planning businessQualifications & Experience Required:
Degree and/or Master's in Town Planning
Minimum of seven years' experience in town planning
Chartered member of the IPI/RTPI
Expert knowledge of planning and environmental legislation
Experience in preparing planning applications, reports, feasibility studies, and masterplans
Proven track record in project management and delivery of multidisciplinary projects
Strong team player with experience in leading and supporting project deliveryWhat's on Offer:
Competitive salary
Shorter working hours on Fridays
Hybrid working arrangements
Medical benefits
Support for professional memberships
Clear career development pathwayInterested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or