Graduate Planner

MKO is Ireland’s largest Planning and Environmental consultancy.

Our team of 200+ experienced professionals work across the planning, environmental, ecology and related fields. We deliver challenging and complex projects for our clients and have an unrivalled track record of success. We add real value to our client’s projects through our multi-disciplinary expertise and a broad range of nationwide experience.

Our success and growth rests entirely on the knowledge, skills, ambition and integrity of our people, and we value these qualities most highly. We are forward-thinking and work with a can-do attitude, which nurtures people, ideas and opportunities to help maximise potential.

Through our work, we aim to leave a legacy we can all be proud of.

Job Description

As a Graduate Planner, you will join one of Ireland’s largest and most experienced Planning teams. You’ll work on projects across every sector, including renewables, commercial and residential. Planning is constantly evolving, and one of your responsibilities will be monitoring national and European regulatory changes and assessing their impact on clients and the projects you’re working on.

As part of our Planning team, you’ll be exposed to many exciting and challenging projects. From inception to project completion, your input will make the most of your skill set and further expand your knowledge and expertise. You’ll engage with clients, relevant authorities, and stakeholders, where your contribution will be invaluable to the projects you work on.

From undertaking background research, desk studies, field visits, and preparing planning assessments, the experience you’ll gain will be invaluable to developing your career as a Planner.

Requirements

- The Graduate Planner role is open to final-year undergraduates, master’s students and those who have graduated in the last two years in Geography, Planning or another relevant discipline, equipping you with the necessary skills to undertake the role.
- Grads applying for a role in our Planning team must have a qualification in Town Planning (IPI or RTPI Accredited).
- We are looking for grads with a good working knowledge of the Irish planning system and the interaction of relevant planning and environmental legislation, both national and European.
- Our Grad Careers are perfect for you if you have a collaborative and flexible approach with the ambition to excel and grow within a team environment.
- Those applying to become a Graduate Planner would ideally have excellent report writing skills, be organised and have meticulous attention to detail.
- At MKO, we don’t just talk about our values; they are our fundamental guiding principles. We are looking for grads who demonstrate behaviours aligned with our values: Quality, Flexibility, Teamwork, Confidence and Integrity.
- All candidates must hold a full manual driver’s licence.

Apply now:
Candidates interested in the available position should apply with an up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter.

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