PROJECT PLANNER

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is looking for a Project Planner to be based in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kilkenny.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience of liaising with clients and providing advice on planning matters.
• Excellent working knowledge of planning, development and environmental issues.
• Ability to conduct independent research and analyse and interpret results; ability to prepare reports and formulate recommendations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrate the enthusiasm and initiative to be a well-rounded town planning consultant.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSc or MSc in Regional / Urban / City / Town and Country Planning
• Professionally qualified or chartered (Member of IPI and/or RTPI).
• Professional experience in town planning (after attaining the qualification).

Support Planning Directors and more junior colleagues on a range of projects, using initiative in doing so.

• Collate, analyse and interpret a range of socio-economic, demographic, policy and related material.
• Write reports summarising analysis, findings and providing clear reasoned advice.
• Regularly be required to solve problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Attend meetings with clients / planning authorities and other stakeholders as a representative of RPS and to liaise directly with other professionals pursuant to effective management and conduct of projects.
• Support business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with RPS Quality Assurance procedures.
• Coordinate and manage projects including:
• preparing and submitting planning applications,
• preparing planning appeals,
• site appraisals,
• planning policy reviews,
• analysis and research related to Local Plan or policy preparation,
• co-ordination of environmental assessments.
• Participate in knowledge sharing events and team building activities.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.