Senior town planner

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As part of a global team of over 2,000 professionals, our Town Planning Team delivers an extensive portfolio of Planning and Consents solutions across a diverse range of high‑profile infrastructure projects for critical industries including Rail, Water, Energy, Transport and Airports.

Due to the continued growth, opportunities have been created for experienced Town Planners to join our team. In these roles you will play a key role in the development and delivery of planning advice and solutions across the company’s full portfolio.

Your remit will include

• Technical direction of projects within the team
• Strengthen client partnerships while driving strategic growth in Town Planning across Ireland
• Analysis of legislation, national and local planning policies to guide client proposals and facilitate successful consenting
• Coordination of consent applications (including planning applications and Strategic Infrastructure Development)
• Management of reports, development plan submissions, planning appraisals, Environmental Impact Assessment reports and appeals
• Support the development of partnership‑based stakeholder relationships to ensure the delivery of client‑focused solutions
• Oversee the development of the wider team, ensuring effective mentoring to support career progression and team success

Here’s what you’ll need

• A recognised planning qualification (IPI or RTPI)
• Strong knowledge of Irish planning legislation and its application to infrastructure projects
• Ability to apply relevant policy and legislation to define effective consenting strategies
• Experience of bidding/tendering for internal and external opportunities and strong commercial awareness
• Experience of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and how it applies to major development projects

We are a disability‑confident employer and welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all listed requirements for the role. We value inclusive hiring and strive to accommodate reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Flexible working arrangements and well‑being benefits are part of our offering.