Senior Planner

Egis Engineering Ireland is seeking to appoint a Senior Planning & Environmental Consultant to join our expanding Planning and Environmental team. Based in Ireland, this role will be central to the delivery of large-scale and strategic development projects for both public and private sector clients.

This position can also be based in Cork, Limerick or Castlebar and offers a hybrid working model.

• Leading and supporting the preparation, coordination, and management of development consents, compliance documentation, and planning strategies for large-scale or strategic projects including transportation, water and energy.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications, and planning reports for projects across multiple sectors.
• Providing strategic planning and environmental advice to clients, including consenting pathways, policy compliance, and sustainability considerations.
• Contributing to and supporting the design and master planning process, working closely with architects, engineers, and environmental specialists.
• Managing and coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring the integration of planning, design, and environmental inputs.
• Liaising with planning authorities, An Coimisiún Pleanála, County Councils, and other statutory and regulatory bodies.
• Engaging with stakeholders and public consultation processes, contributing to effective communication and transparent project delivery.
• Preparing high-quality reports, statements, and documentation to support planning submissions and client deliverables.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to the continuous improvement of planning and environmental practice within Egis.

• Minimum of a Level 8 or Level 9 qualification (or equivalent) in Planning and Sustainable Development, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Planner (IPI, RTPI, or equivalent), or actively working towards chartership.
• Minimum of 6 years’ professional experience in planning and environmental consultancy, ideally involving large-scale or strategic developments.
• Strong understanding of Irish planning and environmental legislation, policy and consenting procedures.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and submitting planning applications, EIARs, and planning statements for both public and private sector clients.
• Proven ability to manage complex multidisciplinary projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities, with the ability to work to critical deadlines.
• Self‑motivated, collaborative and committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

• Prior involvement in the design and consenting process for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading public consultation and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Strong interest in sustainability, climate adaptation and environmental policy development.

We offer a great place to work and competitive salaries. We support staff development through continuing professional development, a career pathway programme and a professional association membership so that you can continue to perform at your best and further develop your career. xcfaprz We facilitate flexible core hours (37.5hrs/week), the bike to work scheme, tax saver commuter tickets and have a company pension and a company health insurance group that offers discounts on premiums.