Town Planner | Senior Town Planner

Location:

Galway, Connaught, Ireland

Salary:

€30000 – €50000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Management & Executive Jobs

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

130882673

Posted On:

31 July 2024

Position: Town Planner | Senior Town Planner
Location: Galway
Type: Full-time

The Company:

A premier multi-disciplinary consultancy specializing in planning, environmental, and visualization services, particularly in the infrastructure and utilities sectors. With a team of experts in diverse specialisms. My client efficiently manages planning applications across various sectors, including Wind, Solar, Telecoms, and Energy. The company operates from offices in Cheshire, UK, and Co. Galway, Ireland, and extends its reach to projects in developing countries.

As a Town Planner, you will play a crucial role in infrastructure planning, environmental impact assessment, development control, and policy development. Your daily responsibilities will encompass conducting site visits, preparing comprehensive planning reports, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

* Infrastructure Planning: Develop and implement strategic infrastructure plans.
* Environmental Impact Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments to determine the environmental implications of proposed developments.
* Development Control: Manage and oversee the development control processes.
* Policy Development: Contribute to the formulation and implementation of planning policies.
* Site Visits: Conduct regular site visits to gather data and assess project progress.
* Planning Reports: Prepare detailed planning reports for submission to relevant authorities.
* Client and Stakeholder Liaison: Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects comply with relevant planning legislation and regulations.

Qualifications:

* Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
* Skills and Expertise:

* Urban and Regional Planning
* Environmental Impact Assessment
* Development Control
* Policy Development and Compliance
* Strong report preparation and site visit capabilities
* Knowledge of relevant planning legislation and regulations

* Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external partners.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in urban and regional planning, complemented by hands-on experience in environmental impact assessments and development control. You should be well-versed in policy development and regulatory compliance, capable of preparing detailed planning reports, and conducting site visits. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and stakeholders are essential.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, Josh Jones on # 362 010 or #

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