We are seeking a seasoned Town Planner to join our Planning team, contributing to the growth of our planning services and collaborating with professionals across the organization. This role is ideal for experienced candidates offering exposure to a wide range of planning activities, including preparing planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments, planning appeals, feasibility assessments, and research.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supporting the coordination and delivery of projects, including preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, and reviewing submissions related to Development Plans and Local Area Plans.
* Ensuring projects are completed on time, working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
* Collaborating with internal teams and external consultants to deliver high-quality outcomes.
* Interpreting and evaluating planning policies, providing informed recommendations to colleagues.
Requirements:
* Hold a recognised planning qualification (accredited).
* At least two years of relevant professional experience.
* Solid understanding of the Irish planning system and key environmental considerations.
* Experience in offering planning-related advice.
* Knowledge of planning, development, and environmental issues.
* Proficient in drafting reports and making well-rounded recommendations.
* Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits:
* Continuous Professional Development: We support your growth with resources and training, offering learning days per year.
* Employee Experience: Becoming part of a vibrant community focused on continuous learning, personal growth, and meaningful engagement in climate action, fundraising, and volunteering.
* Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: We foster a culture that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and prioritises wellbeing with dedicated programs.
* Family Benefits: We support employees' personal lives with leave for milestones like marriage, home purchase, flexible parental leave, compassionate leave, and gifts for special occasions.
* Wellbeing: We promote physical and mental health through benefits like contributions, memberships, vaccines, screenings, a scheme, Assistance Programme, and mental health support.
* Work-Life Balance: We support a healthy work environment with flexible benefits, weekend starts, hybrid working, flexi hours, and generous leave entitlements.