Planning Consultant – Urban and Town Planner
Location: Galway, Dublin, Cork or Kilkenny
Purpose & Scope Of The Role
As a Planning Consultant at Tetra Tech, you will deliver high‑quality planning services across a diverse range of projects in Ireland. Your core responsibilities will include preparing and reviewing planning reports, conducting site suitability assessments, contributing to environmental and socio‑economic impact studies, interpreting legislation, advising on planning strategies, and engaging with stakeholders during pre‑application meetings. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to 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 will quickly become a key contributor to planning projects, gaining exposure to a wide variety of schemes and building strong client relationships. As you progress, you will take ownership of significant planning deliverables, develop specialist expertise, and provide strategic planning advice. Long‑term, you 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 Ireland, with a strong understanding of national and local planning legislation, policy frameworks, and regulatory processes. You must 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, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver robust planning solutions for complex developments.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Strong communication skills are fundamental. You must articulate planning strategies clearly, 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
Produce high‑quality planning reports, including site suitability assessments, environmental impact chapters, and socio‑economic analyses that are accurate, persuasive, and aligned with regulatory standards. Experience drafting reports for large‑scale public domain projects is highly desirable.
Adaptability & Resilience
The planning environment is fast‑paced and subject to change. You must be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, adapting to evolving project requirements, and maintaining focus under pressure, with a proactive and solution‑oriented approach.
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.
Working Environment
This role is based in Dublin, Cork, Galway, or Kilkenny, with hybrid working and agile office arrangements offered as standard. Office attendance will be balanced to meet project and client needs while supporting flexible working for work‑life balance. Travel to client sites, planning authority meetings and project locations across Ireland will be required on an occasional basis.
Equal Opportunity Statement
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role.
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