Town Planner

Job Title: Town Planner

Employer: MacCabe Durney Barnes

Location: Dublin – Hybrid

Renumeration: Competitive

• To apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV and a brief cover letter in confidence to planning@mdb.ie for consideration.

MacCabe Durney Barnes (MDB)

MacCabe Durney Barnes is one of Ireland’s longest established, multi-disciplinary practices delivering a variety of planning, economic and environmental services. Our professionals provide evidence-based solutions in the formulation of policy and the delivery of planning and development projects. The company is highly respected in the industry and supports clients at the highest levels of public and private bodies in Ireland and the EU.

Our current work profile includes large scale residential development and social housing, strategic infrastructure, environmental assessment, geospatial analysis, local plans and planning strategies, marine spatial planning and renewable energy, planning and economic feasibility studies, domestic and European research, policy advice as well as governance and regulatory reviews.

Please visit our website at www.mdb.ie to learn more about our recent projects and services.

Town Planner

Following a period of expansion, we are seeking an experienced Town Planner to work in our multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of viable and environmentally sustainable solutions for our clients. You will contribute to a range of development projects, strategies and planning policy on land and at sea. The nature of the work is varied, challenging and rewarding.

The Role entails:

• Writing planning and ancillary reports / documents
• Collating planning applications and coordinating design teams
• Preparing, submitting and negotiating planning applications of all sizes
• Liaising with Clients, Planning Authorities, Statutory Bodies and other design team members
• Conducting research and planning, economic analysis and environmental assessment
• Supporting data and geospatial analysis where required

We are seeking candidates with:

• From 3-5 years’ post-graduate professional experience in the private/public sector in the Irish or equivalent system
• Have obtained or are pursuing professional membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IPI, RTPI, SCSI or international equivalent)
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent report writing skills
• Knowledge of planning law policy and practice in Ireland
• Ability to interpret environmental reports and data
• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary team and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills

The ideal candidate will hold:

• A positive and enthusiastic attitude, willing and able to motivate others
• A passion for planning, continuous learning and willingness to develop new skills
• A pragmatic, solutions-driven approach and ability to multi-task across different projects and activities
• Relevant GIS / data analytics skills would be an asset
• An interest economics or real estate would also be an asset

MacCabe Durney Barnes will offer the successful candidate an attractive remuneration package. You will work as part of a small team of motivated and competent planning and development professionals. We operate a flexible work environment with a mix of remote and office working and support a proactive approach to lifelong learning and skill development.

• To apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV and a brief cover letter in confidence to planning@mdb.ie for consideration.