Planning Consultant – Urban and Town Planner

Planning Consultant – Urban and Town PlannerLocation: Galway, Dublin Cork or Kilkenny Join Us In Shaping The Future Of Sustainable Development At Tetra Tech, planning is more than compliance—it’s about creating places that work for people and the planet. As a Planning Consultant, you’ll help deliver projects that define communities, from renewable energy schemes to transformative infrastructure. This is your chance to influence sustainable growth, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and build a career that makes a lasting impact. Purpose & Scope Of The Role As a Planning Consultant at Tetra Tech, you will deliver high-quality planning services across a diverse range of projects in Ireland. This includes preparing and reviewing planning reports, conducting site suitability assessments, and contributing to environmental and socio-economic impact studies. You will interpret legislation, advise on planning strategies, and engage with stakeholders during pre-application meetings. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll provide integrated solutions and act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring compliance with planning regulations while delivering innovative outcomes. Your Impact In This Position In this role, you’ll quickly establish yourself as a key contributor to planning projects, gaining exposure to a wide variety of schemes and building strong client relationships. As you progress, you’ll take ownership of significant planning deliverables, develop specialist expertise, and provide strategic planning advice. Longer term, you’ll have the opportunity to advance into senior planning roles, lead major projects, and influence planning policy and strategy within the organisation. Core CapabilitiesPlanning Expertise in the Republic of Ireland: The role requires proven experience as a planning consultant within the Republic of Ireland, with a strong understanding of national and local planning legislation, policy frameworks, and regulatory processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to navigate complex planning requirements and provide clear, strategic advice that supports project success. Experience In Large Commercial & Mixed-Use Projects A track record of working on substantial commercial and mixed-use developments is essential. This includes familiarity with the planning challenges associated with high-value projects such as data centres, renewable energy schemes, and multi-use sites. The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver robust planning solutions for complex developments is critical. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Strong communication skills are fundamental to this role. The Project Planner must be able to articulate planning strategies clearly, both in writing and verbally, and engage effectively with clients, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders. Confidence in attending and contributing to meetings, including pre-application consultations, is essential. Planning Report Writing & Analytical Skills The ability to produce high-quality planning reports is a core requirement. This includes preparing site suitability assessments, environmental impact chapters, and socio-economic analyses that are accurate, persuasive, and aligned with regulatory standards. Experience in drafting reports for large-scale projects in the public domain is highly desirable. Adaptability & Resilience The planning environment is fast-paced and subject to change. The successful candidate must be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, adapting to evolving project requirements, and maintaining focus under pressure. A proactive and solution-oriented approach is essential to thrive in this agile setting. RequiredQualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Planning or a related discipline - BSc or MSc in Regional / Urban / City / Town and Country Planning.
• Minimum 3 years’ professional planning experience in the Republic of Ireland.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and strategic planning advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Chartered membership of the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) or equivalent professional body.

Working Environment This role is based in Dublin, Cork, Galway or Kilkenny, with hybrid working and agile office arrangements offered as standard. Office attendance will be balanced to meet project and client needs, while supporting flexible working for work‑life balance. Travel to client sites, planning authority meetings and project locations across Ireland will be required on an occasional basis. Why join Tetra Tech? Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role. Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list and any submitted will be taken as a gift. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.