Home / Become a Planner / Job Opportunities / Senior Planner – Meath County Council Senior Planner – Meath County Council Information about the Organisation: Meath County Council is the primary unit of Local Government in County Meath. The Council’s vision is to ‘Make Meath Even Better’, through the delivery of a wide range of public services in the county, with a focus on making it the lead county for economic prosperity, social development and environmental protection, with efficient and good value services and a Council representing the people and communities of County Meath in an effective and accountable manner. The Council is one of the county’s major employers, currently employing approximately 1,060 staff. The Council’s Revenue Budget for 2025 is €232m and its 3-year rolling Capital Programme 2024-2027 has an estimated spend of €1.4b. An opportunity now exists in Meath County Council for the position of Senior Planner. Job Summary/Description: Reporting to a Director of Service, the Senior Planner is charged with the efficient management, direction and development of the Planning Department to which they are assigned. Managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with the Council’s vision and objectives as set out in its Corporate Plan. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial. These are experienced managerial positions responsible for leading on policy implementation, service delivery and change management in a dynamic and goal driven environment. These roles offer the opportunity to demonstrate leadership, innovation, agility and a commitment to customer service. For more information and to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/IPI_Ad_SPMCC publicjobs is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourages applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 6th November 2025