Job Title: Senior Planning Specialist
As a senior planning specialist, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization by leading on a wide range of planning applications. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced planners to join our dynamic team and contribute their expertise to drive business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual who can undertake the following tasks:
* Writing and leading on a variety of planning applications
* Preparing planning reports for planning authorities
* Project managing multi-disciplinary teams of professionals, stakeholders, and budgets
* Primary client liaison at all stages of projects
* Undertaking background research, desk studies, site visits, and preparing planning assessments and reports
* Working collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and external consultants
* Analysing planning policy and making recommendations to clients and colleagues
* Liaising with planning authorities and other statutory bodies
* Attendance at meetings with clients, project teams, and other stakeholders
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and qualifications:
* A recognised (IPI or RTPI) planning qualification
* Minimum of 3 years post-graduate private/public sector experience
* Excellent working knowledge of the Irish planning system
* Candidates with relevant UK experience will also be considered for the role
* Meticulous attention to detail and excellent report writing skills
* Solution-focused attitude
* Strong project management skills with ability to deliver to project deadlines
* Excellent presentation and communications skills
* Good analytical skills and IT competency
* Highly motivated and ambitious in fast-paced working environments
* Ability to multitask different projects and work activities
* Work well with others internally and externally
What We Offer:
We offer a flexible working arrangement with full-time preferable but hybrid, remote, part-time, limited hours, and consultancy options will all be considered.
How to Apply:
If this role is of interest, please contact us to discuss further.