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Job Description
* Conduct desktop studies, site visits, and prepare planning reports and applications.
* Provide expert input to EIARs and planning appeals.
* Represent the company in client meetings, planning consultations, and stakeholder engagements.
* Identify relevant environmental, social and economic policy and legislation and use it to scope and develop appropriate consenting route.
* Experience of bidding/tendering for internal and external opportunities and strong commercial awareness.
* Build positive and responsive working relationships with internal and external clients.
* Experience of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and how it applies to major development projects.
* Manage planning risk through solution-oriented advice.
* Prepare, review, and validate planning applications, ensuring compliance with regulations.
* Liaise with An Coimisiún Pleanála and participate in pre-application consultations.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists to develop sustainable and practical solutions.
* Contribute to tender submissions and business development activities.
* Stay up to date with legislative changes, industry best practices, and technological advancements.
Qualifications
* Minimum 8+ years' relevant professional experience in Planning and EIA co-ordination role.
* Degree accredited by the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) and/or Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
* Experience in leading planning projects and engaging with planning authorities is essential.
* Must have in depth knowledge of the Irish planning system, legislation, and policy framework.
* Have a strong track record of preparing and managing planning applications and strategic reports.
* Demonstrate attention to detail and have excellent report writing, verbal and presentation skills.
* Be self-motivated, organised, and capable of working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Capacity to respond to tight timelines, reporting needs, and internal reporting structures.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office.
* Experience with GIS software (desirable but not essential).
* Full, clean driving license.
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