Senior Planner

At Tetra Tech, planning is more than compliance—it’s about creating places that work for people and the planet. As a Planning Consultant, you’ll help deliver projects that define communities, from renewable energy schemes to transformative infrastructure. This is your chance to influence sustainable growth, collaborate with industry‑leading experts, and build a career that makes a lasting impact.

As a Planning Consultant at Tetra Tech, you will deliver high‑quality planning services across a diverse range of projects in Ireland. This includes preparing and reviewing planning reports, conducting site suitability assessments, and contributing to environmental and socio‑economic impact studies. You will interpret legislation, advise on planning strategies, and engage with stakeholders during pre‑application meetings. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll provide integrated solutions and act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring compliance with planning regulations while delivering innovative outcomes.

In this role, you’ll quickly establish yourself as a key contributor to planning projects, gaining exposure to a wide variety of schemes and building strong client relationships. As you progress, you’ll take ownership of significant planning deliverables, develop specialist expertise, and provide strategic planning advice. Longer term, you’ll have the opportunity to advance into senior planning roles, lead major projects, and influence planning policy and strategy within the organisation.

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• Planning Expertise in the Republic of Ireland: Proven experience as a planning consultant within the Republic of Ireland, with a strong understanding of national and local planning legislation, policy frameworks, and regulatory processes. Demonstrated ability to navigate complex planning requirements and provide clear, strategic advice that supports project success.
  
• Experience in Large Commercial & Mixed‑Use Projects: Track record of working on substantial commercial and mixed‑use developments, including data centres, renewable energy schemes, and multi‑use sites. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver robust planning solutions for complex developments.
  
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication skills, able to articulate planning strategies clearly in writing and verbally, and engage effectively with clients, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders. Confidence in attending and contributing to meetings, including pre‑application consultations.
  
• Planning Report Writing & Analytical Skills: Ability to produce high‑quality planning reports, including site suitability assessments, environmental impact chapters, and socio‑economic analyses that are accurate, persuasive, and aligned with regulatory standards. Experience drafting reports for large‑scale projects in the public domain is highly desirable.
  
• Adaptability & Resilience: Comfortable dealing with ambiguity, adapting to evolving project requirements, and maintaining focus under pressure. Proactive, solution‑oriented approach essential to thrive in a fast‑paced, agile setting.
  

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• Degree in Planning or a related discipline – BSc or MSc in Regional / Urban / City / Town and Country Planning.
  
• Minimum 3 years’ professional planning experience in the Republic of Ireland.
  
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and strategic planning advice.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Desirable: Chartered membership of the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) or equivalent professional body.
  

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