Planning Officer – Dublin City Council

 

Information about the Organisation:

Dublin City Council takes the lead role in shaping the strategic vision of Dublin as a dynamic and sustainable city and seeks to continually enhance the city’s attractiveness as a place in which to invest, to work, to live and to visit.

The City Council provides a diverse, multi-layered and evolving range of services and infrastructure to both citizens and visitors to Dublin that sustain the life of the city with a

2026 revenue budget of €1.69bn and a three year capital programme budget of €3.26bn. Our services include the provision of housing, planning, development, economic, environmental, roads and traffic, fire and emergency, leisure, cultural and community services. Many of these services, including traffic, drainage and fire and emergency services are provided on a regional basis for the Greater Dublin Area.

The continuing development and renewal of the city’s infrastructure, urban fabric and facilities, in conjunction with other public authorities, is a key feature of the Council’s role and an essential support to the national economy. The Council has a critical role in supporting the economic growth and development of the City and its cultural and recreational life and makes a major investment in social inclusion and community development through a wide range of housing, community and area-based services. The Council is increasingly exploring new and innovative ways to tackle City challenges, particularly as they relate to climate and sustainability, and to deliver services while meeting citizens’ changing expectations, achieving efficiencies, and continuing to meet the demand for increased accountability.

An opportunity now exists in Dublin City Council for the position of Dublin City Planning Officer.

 

Job Summary/Description:

The position of Dublin City Planning Officer is pivotal in the City Council and the holder of the post will play a vital role in the orderly development of the City. Reporting to the Chief Executive, or such person as may be designated from time to time, the Dublin City Planning Officer will form part of the Department’s Senior Management Team. They will lead and manage a team of professionals and will have specific delegatory responsibilities and functions.

A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/IPI_Ad_DCPO

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.

Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 9th July 2026

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