Home / Become a Planner / Job Opportunities / Senior Executive Planner | HPDCSenior Executive PlannerHughes Planning and Development Consultants, one of Ireland’s leading planning consultancies, is looking for a Senior Executive Town Planner to join our innovative team. HPDC is based on Merrion Square and provides a wide variety of commissions for both public and private sector clients throughout Ireland and the UK. The successful candidate will have a passion for planning and an eagerness to showcase and develop their skills.The Ideal Candidate:• Possess an excellent understanding of the Irish planning process; • Excellent professional writing skills; • Ability to present reasoned advice in formal and informal environments; • Experience in preparing, submitting and negotiating a range of planning applications; • Excellent analytical and IT skills; • A creative and original mind set to come up with solutions to satisfy all stakeholders; • Ability to assist in managing a team; • Excellent communication and presentation skills; • An approved Degree/Masters qualification in Town Planning; • 4+ years Town Planning experience.Responsibilities• Project manage and coordination of projects; • Consultation and liaison with statutory and non-statutory bodies, local authorities, government agencies and An Bord Pleanála; • Site visits/assessments in preparation of retail impact assessments; • Support management on a range of projects; • Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues; • Writing reports and making recommendations; • Provide excellent planning advice to clients; • Ensure compliance with planning regulations; • Strong project management skills to manage projects from inception to completion, • Work on a variety of aspects of the planning process from planning appraisals, planning applications, strategic housing developments, appeals, etc.We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working, pension, health insurance, central location and opportunity to expand your experience and professional development in a supportive environment.Please forward your CV to info@hpdc.ie