Senior Project Town Planner

Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland’s largest indigenous consultancies specialising in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Environment, Energy and Renewables.

FT is seeking to recruit a Senior Project Town Planner to join our Planning team, contributing to the growth of the Planning business while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary professionals. This role provides the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects in the renewable energy, infrastructure, urban development and waste projects. Responsibilities will include the preparation and submission of planning applications, as well as delivering strategic planning advice and guidance on consenting processes and strategies.

For the right candidate, there will be opportunities to lead multidisciplinary teams in the preparation of environmental reports and Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs) for renewable energy projects. This position offers significant exposure to Ireland’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector, and FT’s wide range of ongoing projects ensures a strong platform for long-term career progression.

FT's Responsibilities

What would my main responsibilities be in this role?

- Preparing and submitting planning applications, as well as developing reports, feasibility assessments, masterplans, and strategic planning documents across a diverse range of projects.
- Engaging with a broad spectrum of clients, including those in both the public and private sectors.
- Contributing actively to the delivery of a variety of environmental projects.
- Leading and/or coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Collaborating effectively within teams working to support the execution and completion of projects.

Skills / Qualifications

Am I the right person for the role?

- Degree and/or Masters in Town Planning
- Minimum of seven years’ experience
- Extensive town planning experience and expert knowledge of planning and environmental legislation.
- Corporate / Chartered member of the IPI / RTPI.
- Experience of preparing and submitting planning applications, drafting reports, feasibility studies, masterplans and planning strategies for a wide range of projects.
- Experience of working with a range of client bodies including both private sector and public sector.
- Previous experience of having an active role in the delivery of varied environmental projects.
- Experience in overseeing, and/or project managing multidisciplinary projects.
- Experience of team working to support the delivery of projects.

Is FT the right fit for you?

Ready to take the next step? Does FT sound like the right fit for you? Reach out to us at careers@ftco.ie today. Your application will be handled with complete confidentiality and will be considered immediately upon receipt.

Why Join FT?

Join our team and enjoy a premium benefits package that features:

- Continuous Professional Development

We’re passionate about helping you grow, providing resources and training opportunities for ongoing professional development and to encourage your creative thinking. Team members have 5 CPD learning days per year. FT’s commitment to CPD is recognised through our CPD Accredited Employer standard.

- Employee Experience

When you join FT, you’re becoming part of a vibrant community – not just a workplace – where continuous learning, personal growth and development are at the core of what we do. We are committed to offering clear careers paths, goal setting support and meaningful opportunities for achievement. Beyond professional development, we also provide a diverse and enriching experience, including chances to get involved in climate action and sustainability, fundraising and volunteering. We offer sports and social events throughout the year.

- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

In FT, we don’t just talk about equality—we live it through our vibrant culture that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and prioritises your wellbeing with dedicated programs. FT is proud of our commitment and is accredited for inclusive and diverse practices.

- Family Benefits

We view employees as individuals with full and busy lives outside of the workplace. We aim to celebrate life’s joyful moments and provide support during challenging times. That’s why we offer leave for important personal milestones such as getting married, buying a house and flexible parental leave. We also provide compassionate leave and paid sick leave when needed. In recognition of special occasions, FT offers gifts to employees celebrating their nuptials and welcoming a new baby.

FT offer competitive compensation packages, full support for professional membership fees, and gifts each year to show our appreciation for all staff contributions. Complimentary parking is available at each of our offices.

We believe that true wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental health. To support this, we offer a variety of wellbeing benefits including a health and lifestyle contribution that can be used to meet your personal and family health needs – recognising that wellbeing looks different for everyone.
Employees in our Dublin office can enjoy complimentary gym membership, and all staff have access to flu vaccines and regular health screenings. We also offer a bike to work scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, and support from our inhouse mental health first aid team.

- Work Life Balance

At FT we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential to a positive, productive and healthy work environment. That’s why FT offers a flexible range of benefits designed to support our employees’ wellbeing including early weekend starts with shorter Fridays, hot desking in our offices, hybrid working options, flexi start system, 22 to 27 days annual leave and 4 company days per year.

FT’s specialist planning team services a wide range of projects within the Development Sector from renewable energy projects (both onshore and offshore), Residential and Commercial Development, Large scale infrastructure project such as roads and greenways and Electricity Infrastructure.

FT’s specialist planning team services a wide range of projects within the Development Sector from renewable energy projects (both onshore and offshore), Residential and Commercial Development, Large scale infrastructure project such as roads and greenways and Electricity Infrastructure.

“Since joining FT in 2019 I have very rapidly and significantly expanded on my previous knowledge and experience. Working within a highly skilled and confident multidisciplinary team of experts has undoubtedly been a major positive of my experience in FT to date.”

Eoin O'Connor

Eoin O'Connor

Project Scientist

“I’m glad to have completed an engineering internship with FT. The breadth of experience gained, mentorship received and company culture made it a very rewarding experience.”

Dylan Whelan

“The opportunities and experience I have gained from working as part of the FT team has encouraged and very much supported my growth as a Geotechnical Engineer.”

Emily Archer

Emily Archer

Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer

“As a Principal Engineer I have worked on major projects both nationally and internationally. I would highly recommend FT as a company working on best-in-class projects in an organisation where your impact is noticed and rewarded.”

James O'Neill

Principal Engineer

“Since joining FT in 2019 I have very rapidly and significantly expanded on my previous knowledge and experience. Working within a highly skilled and confident multidisciplinary team of experts has undoubtedly been a major positive of my experience in FT to date.”

Eoin O'Connor

Eoin O'Connor

Project Scientist

“I’m glad to have completed an engineering internship with FT. The breadth of experience gained, mentorship received and company culture made it a very rewarding experience.”

Dylan Whelan

“The opportunities and experience I have gained from working as part of the FT team has encouraged and very much supported my growth as a Geotechnical Engineer.”

Emily Archer

Emily Archer

Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer

“As a Principal Engineer I have worked on major projects both nationally and internationally. I would highly recommend FT as a company working on best-in-class projects in an organisation where your impact is noticed and rewarded.”

James O'Neill

Principal Engineer

“Since joining FT in 2019 I have very rapidly and significantly expanded on my previous knowledge and experience. Working within a highly skilled and confident multidisciplinary team of experts has undoubtedly been a major positive of my experience in FT to date.”

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