Opportunity for Experienced Planning Professionals

CSR is an established, award-winning multi‑disciplinary consultancy delivering high‑quality planning, design, and construction services across the built environment. Driven by a strong commitment to excellence, the practice continues to grow its portfolio of public and private sector clients.

We are currently seeking a Senior Planner to join our Dublin office. The role offers exposure to a broad range of projects, including large‑scale residential schemes, commercial and retail development, urban regeneration, tourism, master planning, infrastructure and environmental initiatives.

The successful candidate will work on varied and rewarding projects within a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team, with clear opportunities for professional development and role progression aligned to their skills and experience.

‍Role Responsibilities:

• Managing projects end to end, working closely with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Developing project plans, overseeing budgets, and ensuring the timely delivery of high‑quality services.
• Allocating and managing team workloads to ensure efficient delivery of client instructions.
• Coordinating with statutory authorities, including County Councils and An Bord Pleanála.
• Designing and implementing strategic responses to new legislation and policy changes.
• Acting as a company representative at client meetings and across social media to support business development.
• Supporting the professional development of junior staff through mentoring and guidance.

Ideal Candidate:

• Over eight years’ planning experience.
• Accredited planning qualification with IPI and/or RTPI membership, or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge of Irish planning legislation and regulations.
• Proven expertise in development planning, feasibility, environmental planning, and planning applications, appeals, and reports.
• Provides strategic planning advice for project direction and forward planning.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills in complex planning matters.
• Track record in managing large-scale developments through the planning system.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across projects of varying scale.
• Strong communicator and collaborative team member with a client-focused approach.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and organisational skills.
• Advanced MS Word and Excel skills, with strong report-writing ability.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with skills and experience. CSR supports Professional Membership and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as essential aspects of this role. Our range of benefits is tailored to meet individual needs.

CSR is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering flexible arrangements and supporting a healthy work-life balance.

This is a full-time position based in our Dublin office.

Candidate must be eligible to work in Ireland.

‍How to Apply:

Candidates interested in the position should apply by emailing an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter/Email to info@csrlandplan.ie by Friday 5th June, 2026.

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