Senior Planner - Renewable Energy & Infrastructure Projects
Location: Dublin or Galway (Hybrid/Flexible Options)
Salary: €Negotiable + Bonus + Strong Progression Path
We are working on behalf of one of Ireland's leading environmental and planning consultancies, currently seeking a Senior Planner to join their growing team. With over 200 professionals across multiple disciplines - planning, ecology, environment, and more - this firm is a market leader in delivering large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects nationwide.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to step into a strategic and client-facing role, leading on high-profile planning applications, mentoring junior staff, and driving forward innovative, sustainable developments across Ireland.
The Role
You will take a leadership position in the planning team, managing and delivering complex planning applications for renewable energy and infrastructure projects. You'll work with internal experts, project stakeholders, local authorities, and clients to ensure smooth project progression from concept to consent.
This is a career-defining opportunity for someone seeking responsibility, impact, and the chance to help shape Ireland's green energy future.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage planning applications for large renewable energy projects
Act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, and regulators
Oversee project inputs, mentor junior planners, and ensure quality control
Provide expert advice on planning policy, risk, and strategy
Deliver planning documentation and project outputs to the highest standard
Support wider business goals and contribute to a positive team culture
Ideal Candidate Profile
Town Planning degree (IPI or RTPI accredited)
Minimum 6 years' post-graduate planning experience, ideally within consultancy
In-depth knowledge of the Irish planning system and environmental legislation
Proven experience in renewable energy or infrastructure planning
Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent report writing, organisation, and attention to detail
Full, clean driver's licence (essential)
Why Join?
Be part of Ireland's largest ecology and environmental consultancy
Work on high-value, meaningful projects in the renewable energy sector
Join a company with a strong commitment to people, innovation, and integrity
Access a clearly defined professional development framework
Inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking culture with flexibility built in
Excellent benefits, hybrid working, and opportunities for career progression
Interested?
Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position