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Senior Town Planner
Job Posted: a month ago
Salary: £ 38,845 - 47,478 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Galway
Expire in: 16 hours
Job Description
Senior Town Planner
Location: Galway
Sector: Planning & Environmental Consultancy
About the Company
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established planning and environmental consultancy, operating since 2008, with a strong reputation in infrastructure sectors-particularly renewable energy and wireless telecommunications. With offices in Ireland and the UK, they are experiencing sustained growth and are offering an exciting opportunity for a planning professional to join their Galway office.
This is a dynamic and ambitious business where the right individual can expect a broad and varied role, with the opportunity to grow rapidly within the company.
The Role
The successful candidate will manage a range of infrastructure planning applications and play a key role in guiding and mentoring junior team members. This role offers real responsibility, client exposure, and a chance to contribute directly to impactful national projects in a fast-paced consultancy setting.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and lead on a wide range of planning applications
Write detailed planning reports and advise planning authorities
Manage multi-disciplinary project teams, stakeholder engagement, and budgets
Act as primary point of contact for clients throughout project lifecycles
Undertake research, desk studies, site visits, and planning assessments
Analyse planning policy and provide strategic recommendations
Liaise with planning authorities and statutory bodies
Mentor and support junior staff
Attend meetings with clients, project teams, and stakeholdersCandidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
Minimum of 3 years' post-graduate experience in the public or private sector
A recognised RTPI or IPI planning qualification
Strong knowledge of the Irish planning system (UK experience also considered)
Excellent report writing and project management skills
A solution-focused approach and ability to meet project deadlines
Confident communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical and IT skills
Highly motivated, ambitious, and capable of handling multiple projects
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams
Full driving licence and access to own vehicleWhat's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits
Flexible working arrangements (office-based, hybrid, or fully remote)
Exposure to a wide range of infrastructure projects
Opportunity to take on significant responsibility and leadership
Clear career development pathway within a growing consultancyInterested?
The Hiring Manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on email (url removed) or call (phone number removed)Before You Apply
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