At RPS Tetra Tech, planning is more than compliance—it’s about creating places that work for people and the planet. As a Planning Consultant, you’ll help deliver projects that define communities, from renewable energy schemes to transformative infrastructure. This is your chance to influence sustainable growth, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and build a career that makes a lasting impact.
Purpose & Scope of Role
As a Planning Consultant at RPS Tetra Tech, you will deliver high-quality planning services across a diverse range of projects in Ireland. This includes preparing and reviewing planning reports, conducting site suitability assessments, and contributing to environmental and socio-economic impact studies. You will interpret legislation, advise on planning strategies, and engage with stakeholders during pre‑application meetings. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll provide integrated solutions and act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring compliance with planning regulations while delivering innovative outcomes.
Your Impact in This Position
In this role, you’ll quickly establish yourself as a key contributor to planning projects, gaining exposure to a wide variety of schemes and building strong client relationships. As you progress, you’ll take ownership of significant planning deliverables, develop specialist expertise, and provide strategic planning advice. Longer term, you’ll have the opportunity to advance into senior planning roles, lead major projects, and influence planning policy and strategy within the organisation.
Core Capabilities
Planning Expertise in the Republic of Ireland
The role requires proven experience as a planning consultant within the Republic of Ireland, with a strong understanding of national and local planning legislation, policy frameworks, and regulatory processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to navigate complex planning requirements and provide clear, strategic advice that supports project success.
Experience In Large Commercial & Mixed-Use Projects
A track record of working on substantial commercial and mixed-use developments is essential. This includes familiarity with the planning challenges associated with high-value projects such as data centres, renewable energy schemes, and multi-use sites. The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver robust planning solutions for complex developments is critical.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Strong communication skills are fundamental to this role. The Project Planner must be able to articulate planning strategies clearly, both in writing and verbally, and engage effectively with clients, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders. Confidence in attending and contributing to meetings, including pre-application consultations, is essential.
Planning Report Writing & Analytical Skills
The ability to produce high-quality planning reports is a core requirement. This includes preparing site suitability assessments, environmental impact chapters, and socio-economic analyses that are accurate, persuasive, and aligned with regulatory standards. Experience in drafting reports for large-scale projects in the public domain is highly desirable.
Adaptability & Resilience
The planning environment is fast‑paced and subject to change. The successful candidate must be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, adapting to evolving project requirements, and maintaining focus under pressure. A proactive and solution-oriented approach is essential to thrive in this agile setting.
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Planning or a related discipline - BSc or MSc in Regional / Urban / City / Town and Country Planning.
Minimum 3 years’ professional planning experience in the Republic of Ireland.
Strong knowledge of planning legislation and strategic planning advice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable: Chartered membership of the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) or equivalent professional body.
Submit your application today and discover what’s possible at Tetra Tech RPS Consulting.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role. Flexible working options are available in this role, with working patterns agreed collaboratively between employees and line managers to support individual wellbeing and optimal performance.
Why join Tetra Tech RPS?
At Tetra Tech RPS, our people are our success. We thrive on solving the problems that matter—whether in urbanisation, natural resources, or sustainability. With a collaborative culture, agile working, and access to some of the brightest minds in the industry, we empower our teams to deliver exceptional outcomes while building fulfilling careers. In 2023, RPS became part of Tetra Tech, a global leader in consulting and engineering with 30,000 employees across 550 offices in 120+ countries. Together, we combine deep local expertise with global reach, delivering science-led solutions to complex challenges in water, environment, infrastructure, and clean energy. Join us and be part of a connected, forward‑thinking community that’s shaping a better future. The advert could benefit from reference to our approach to Sustainability, Modern Methods of Construction, BIM. These are becoming industry standard terms and we want to show that we are at the forefront.
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