Senior Planner – Galway County Council

 

Information about the Organisation:

County Galway is the second largest County in Ireland having an area of almost 6,149 square kilometres, with a coastline stretching to almost 2,000 kilometres. County Galway has the largest Gaeltacht population in Ireland. The population of the Gaeltacht area in Galway County has the largest proportion of daily Irish speakers at 29 per cent.

The county borders five other counties and has a rich and diverse built, natural and cultural heritage. It also has four main inhabited islands, Inis Móir, Inis Óirr, Inis Meáin and Inisbofin. Galway County Council is the local authority for the County of Galway serving a population of 192,995 (based on Census 2022). The population of the towns and villages within the county are diverse and varied. The geographical spread and extent of the county extends to Clifden on the west coast, acting as an important commercial, tourism, economic and retail centre for the County and Ballinasloe acts as an economic engine in the east of the county. Tuam is the largest town to the North of the county and Portumna and Gort are located to the south, all serve as catalyst for development within their areas.

An opportunity now exists in Galway County Council for the position of Senior Planner.

 

Job Summary/Description:

Reporting to the Director of Service, the Senior Planner is charged with the efficient management, direction and development of the Planning department/function to which they are assigned. This is a senior management role. Managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with the Local Authority’s vision and objectives. The Senior Planner will be required to work closely with elected Councillors to deliver the full range of services and implement local policy decisions.

 

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

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

 

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 6th August 2026