Senior Town Planner Location: Galway Sector: Planning and 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 Whats 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, Josh Jones on email or call