Principal Town Planner

AECOM's Town Planning team in Ireland is seeking an experienced Principal Planning Consultant to join its Environment business. The role is based in the Dublin or Cork offices with a flexible hybrid working model. The team delivers major linear infrastructure projects and supports planning applications across rail, water, transport, data centres, electricity transmission and thermal generation. Clients include EirGrid, Uisce Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the National Transport Authority.

Responsibilities

Prepare, submit and manage planning applications, including coordination of supported technical and environmental inputs and liaison with key stakeholders; Undertake due diligence, site reviews and pre-application discussions on major proposals; Provide technical planning advice to ensure planning and project documentation meets regulatory standards and reflects current legislation, policy and case law; Lead and support commercially competitive tender proposals and bids

Requirements

Proven experience in leading planning consents for major infrastructure projects under a range of consenting regimes; High level of ability to prioritise and manage a workload whilst working flexibly; Excellent knowledge, understanding and application of current and emerging planning legislation; Direct ROI Planning experience; Experience managing and working as part of integrated multi-disciplinary teams; Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills with experience in reviewing the work of others to ensure quality and consistency; Corporate member of the Irish Planning Institute, Chartered Member of the RTPI or equivalent; Full current driving license and access to a form of transport to carry out the duties of the post

Nice to have

Ideally experience within the energy, transport or rail sectors

Benefits

Career development opportunities; Flexible hybrid working model; Technical practice networks; AECOM University; Volunteering days