Associate Director Planner

AtkinsRealis UK

Dublin, Ireland
Hybrid
Irish planning legislation and regulatory requirements
Strategic direction and expert planning guidance
Client liaison for planning requirements
Provide strategic planning leadership on complex, high-impact infrastructure and renewable energy projects across Ireland

Job Summary

  • Provide strategic planning leadership on complex, high-impact infrastructure and renewable energy projects across Ireland.
  • Act as a primary client liaison for planning requirements, ensuring that projects meet the client’s requirements and timelines as well as any regulatory requirements.
  • Mentor and develop Junior Planners and early-career professionals—setting high standards, providing structured feedback, and supporting chartership pathways.

Matching Summary

Provide strategic planning leadership on complex, high-impact infrastructure and renewable energy projects across Ireland.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Irish planning legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Strategic direction and expert planning guidance
  • Client liaison for planning requirements
  • Lead planning services for strategic infrastructure
  • Manage Marine Area Consents and Marine Usage Licenses
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Build and maintain strong relationships

Nice-to-have

  • Challenge the status quo
  • Anticipate regulatory and market changes
  • Translate changes into best practices
  • Expand presence in Ireland
  • Influence future infrastructure landscape
  • Conceptual and innovative thinking

Key Requirements

  • Chartered Member of the Irish Planning Institute (IPI)
  • Proven experience in Strategic Development Masterplan
  • Experience presenting evidence at An Coimisiún Pleanála oral hearings
  • Full Irish driving license

Work Rights

Not specified

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