THE OPPORTUNITY
Join Stantec's growing planning team and help deliver a diverse range of projects across development management, infrastructure, environmental and strategic planning. Working on high-profile projects within the Water and Energy sectors, you will support the preparation of planning applications, planning strategies and stakeholder engagement programmes while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with a leading international consultancy, contributing to projects that support sustainable development and critical infrastructure across Ireland.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Town Planner, you will support the delivery of a broad range of planning projects across Ireland, with a particular focus on infrastructure, environmental and development planning. You will be responsible for preparing planning applications, reports and planning strategies, while providing planning advice to clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
The role offers the opportunity to work closely with planning authorities, stakeholders and clients, contributing to projects within the Water and Energy sectors as well as wider development and strategic planning initiatives. You will play an active role in project delivery, stakeholder engagement and business development, while continuing to develop your technical expertise and professional career within a collaborative and supportive environment.
YOUR IMPACT
As part of Stantec's planning team, you will help shape the sustainable development of communities and critical infrastructure across Ireland. Your expertise will support the successful delivery of planning applications, infrastructure projects and strategic planning initiatives, ensuring projects progress efficiently through the planning process.
Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to projects within the Water and Energy sectors, engage with key stakeholders and planning authorities, and provide planning solutions that balance environmental, social and economic considerations. Through your work, you will play an important role in delivering infrastructure and development projects that create lasting benefits for communities, clients and the environment.
ABOUT YOU
You are a motivated planning professional with 3–7 years’ experience in town planning, environmental planning, infrastructure planning or a related discipline. You have a strong understanding of Irish planning legislation and policy, along with experience preparing planning applications, reports and supporting documentation. You are confident working in multidisciplinary teams and engaging with clients, planning authorities and stakeholders to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
You will bring a strong combination of technical knowledge, communication skills and practical experience, including:
- Solid understanding of Irish planning legislation, policy and development management processes
- Experience preparing planning applications, planning reports and technical submissions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven stakeholder engagement ability
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple project priorities
WHY JOIN US
- We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
- We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. =
- We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered.
- We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment to assist with the growth of your career.
- Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
- Great Benefits: Competitive salary, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard!