Opportunity for Experienced Planning Professionals
CSR is an established, award-winning multi‑disciplinary consultancy delivering high‑quality planning, design, and construction services across the built environment. Driven by a strong commitment to excellence, the practice continues to grow its portfolio of public and private sector clients.
We are currently seeking Town Planning Professionals to join our Dublin or Cork offices. The role offers exposure to a broad range of projects, including large‑scale residential schemes, commercial and retail development, urban regeneration, tourism, master planning, infrastructure, and environmental initiatives.
The successful candidate will work on varied and rewarding projects within a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team, with clear opportunities for professional development and role progression aligned to their skills and experience.
Role responsibilities
- Managing projects end to end, working closely with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
- Developing project plans, overseeing budgets, and ensuring the timely delivery of high‑quality services.
- Ensuring efficient delivery of client instructions.
- Coordinating with statutory authorities, including County Councils and An Bord Pleanála.
- Designing and implementing strategic responses to new legislation and policy changes.
- Acting as a company representative at client meetings and across social media to support business development.
Ideal Candidate
- Professionals with 5+ years planning and development experience.
- Accredited planning qualification with IPI and/or RTPI membership, or equivalent.
- Candidates should have 5+ years of planning and development experience.
- They should be strong communicators with excellent report-writing skills, commercial awareness, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and proven leadership skills.
- Expert knowledge of Irish planning legislation and regulations.
- Proven expertise in development planning, feasibility, environmental planning, and planning applications, appeals, and reports.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills in complex planning matters.
- Strong communicator and collaborative team member with a client-focused approach.
- Support junior team members and collaborate with our design, master-planning and GIS teams
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and organisational skills.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with skills and experience. CSR supports Professional Membership and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as essential aspects of this role. Our range of benefits is tailored to meet individual needs.
CSR is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering flexible arrangements and supporting a healthy work-life balance.
This is a full-time position based in our Dublin or Cork office.
Candidate must be eligible to work in Ireland.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in the position should apply by emailing an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter/Email to [email protected]
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- Do you have knowledge and/or experience of Irish planning policy and legislation?
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
