Job Description:

Senior Planner - Dublin Office Lead
Dublin

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting Ireland's largest independent planning, ecology, and environmental consultancy in their search for an exceptional Senior Town and Regional Planner to lead and grow their Dublin office.

With over 200 specialists working nationwide, our client delivers complex and challenging projects across a diverse range of sectors. Their track record of success is built on deep expertise, a collaborative culture, and a passion for shaping sustainable communities. This is a rare opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within a respected and forward-thinking consultancy that places its people at the heart of its success.

The Role

This is a pivotal appointment for a proven planning leader who can drive growth, lead a high-performing team, and manage a broad portfolio of urban development and infrastructure projects. As the Dublin Office Lead, you will:

Lead & Develop the Team

• Build, mentor, and inspire a talented multidisciplinary planning team in Dublin.
• Provide strategic leadership for project delivery, office operations, and long-term growth.

Oversee High-Profile Projects

• Manage the preparation and delivery of planning applications, development plans, masterplans, and policy reports.
• Ensure compliance with national and regional planning legislation, delivering work on time and to the highest standards.

Engage & Represent

• Foster strong relationships with public and private clients, local authorities, developers, and stakeholders.
• Represent the business at public consultations, hearings, and professional forums.

Drive Business Development

• Identify and secure new opportunities in the planning and development sector.
• Lead tender submissions and win work that addresses key environmental and societal challenges.

Champion Innovation

• Promote sustainable, forward-thinking approaches to planning.
• Encourage new ideas and solutions that add real value for clients and communities.

About You

You will be an experienced planner with a strong track record in leadership, client engagement, and delivering complex planning projects in Ireland. You will bring:

• A degree (and ideally a Master's) in Town Planning, Urban & Regional Planning, or related discipline.
• Chartered Membership of the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years' post-qualification experience, with leadership or senior management exposure.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Irish planning system, legislation, and policy.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commercial awareness and proven business development experience.

Experience in regional development, transport planning, or environmental assessment would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working options with Dublin as your primary base.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The chance to shape the future of a key strategic office within a highly respected consultancy.

If you're ready to take on a leadership role that combines strategic influence, project excellence, and team development, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact
For more information, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment.

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