Senior Town Planner

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • 09/04/2026
Full time Construction Management Architect and Design Planner

Job Description

Senior Town Planner

Dublin (City Centre)
Permanent Competitive Salary + Benefits

An established, award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join its growing Dublin office.

This practice has built a strong reputation across Ireland and the UK for delivering high-quality work spanning town planning, urban design, landscape architecture, and environmental assessment. With a team of 40+ specialists and a diverse project portfolio across public and private sectors, they are entering an exciting phase of continued growth.

The Role

You will play a key role in leading and delivering a wide range of planning projects, working closely with internal design teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the preparation and management of planning applications from inception to determination
  • Providing strategic planning advice to clients across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and regeneration projects
  • Managing stakeholder engagement and client relationships
  • Coordinating multidisciplinary inputs (environmental, design, technical)
  • Preparing high-quality planning reports, statements, and appeals
  • Mentoring junior team members

The role offers exposure to large-scale residential developments, strategic masterplanning, planning appeals, and policy submissions, with real involvement in shaping projects at all stages.

About You

  • Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline
  • Chartered or working towards (IPI / RTPI or equivalent)
  • Typically 5-10+ years' experience in consultancy or a similar environment
  • Strong knowledge of Irish planning policy and legislation
  • Proven experience managing planning applications and client relationships
  • Excellent written and communication skills

Why Apply?

  • Join a highly respected, design-led consultancy with a collaborative culture
  • Work on a diverse mix of high-profile and complex projects
  • Be part of a growing planning team with clear progression opportunities
  • City centre office location with flexible working options
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

Interested?

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.