Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Capabilities
Planning and Consulting
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#38375
Market
Environmental
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 plans 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
We are keen to hear from candidates who have the following skills, experience and attributes
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.
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With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs .
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