Senior Town Planner

Senior Town Planner
Location: Galway
Sector: Planning & Environmental Consultancy

About the Company

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established planning and environmental consultancy, operating since 2008, with a strong reputation in infrastructure sectors-particularly renewable energy and wireless telecommunications. With offices in Ireland and the UK, they are experiencing sustained growth and are offering an exciting opportunity for a planning professional to join their Galway office.

This is a dynamic and ambitious business where the right individual can expect a broad and varied role, with the opportunity to grow rapidly within the company.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a range of infrastructure planning applications and play a key role in guiding and mentoring junior team members. This role offers real responsibility, client exposure, and a chance to contribute directly to impactful national projects in a fast-paced consultancy setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead on a wide range of planning applications
• Write detailed planning reports and advise planning authorities
• Manage multi-disciplinary project teams, stakeholder engagement, and budgets
• Act as primary point of contact for clients throughout project lifecycles
• Undertake research, desk studies, site visits, and planning assessments
• Analyse planning policy and provide strategic recommendations
• Liaise with planning authorities and statutory bodies
• Mentor and support junior staff
• Attend meetings with clients, project teams, and stakeholders

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of 3 years' post-graduate experience in the public or private sector
• A recognised RTPI or IPI planning qualification
• Strong knowledge of the Irish planning system (UK experience also considered)
• Excellent report writing and project management skills
• A solution-focused approach and ability to meet project deadlines
• Confident communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and IT skills
• Highly motivated, ambitious, and capable of handling multiple projects
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements (office-based, hybrid, or fully remote)
• Exposure to a wide range of infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to take on significant responsibility and leadership
• Clear career development pathway within a growing consultancy

Interested?

The Hiring Manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on email or call .