About us ​MKO is Ireland’s largest Planning, Ecology and Environmental consultancy.     Our team of 200+ experienced professionals work across the ecology, planning, environmental, and related fields. We deliver challenging and complex projects for our clients and have an unrivalled track record of success. We add real value to our client’s projects through our multi-disciplinary expertise and a broad range of nationwide experience.     Our success and growth rests entirely on the knowledge, skills, ambition and integrity of our people, and we value these qualities most highly. We are forward-thinking and work with a can-do attitude, which nurtures people, ideas and opportunities to help maximise potential.     Through our work, we aim to leave a legacy we can all be proud of. Job Description Are you a Senior Planning Leader ready to shape our Dublin Planning team? Join our team as a Senior Town and Regional Planner, where you’ll lead and champion our high-performing Planning team in Dublin and the Eastern region.  Our vision is to expand our reach and impact to help solve the defining environmental and societal challenges of our time. As part of this vision, one of our goals is to be the company that the best people in our fields aspire to work and grow with. If you're passionate about building high-performing teams, driving strategic growth, and delivering impactful urban development projects, we want to hear from you.   What you’ll bring to MKOStrategic Leadership and Team Growth <ul><li style="line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">You will be at the forefront of managing and building our talented multidisciplinary planning team in Dublin. </li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">Provide strategic direction for project delivery, team development, and office operations.</li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">You will actively recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing planning team, ensuring both project delivery and the long-term growth of our Dublin office.</li></ul>Expert project oversight and delivery<ul><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">Your experience will be vital in overseeing the preparation, coordination, and delivery of diverse planning applications, development plans, masterplans, and planning policy reports.</li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">You will ensure every project not only meets all planning and regulatory standards but also adheres to timelines and client expectations.</li></ul>Impactful Client and Stakeholder Engagement<ul><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">Build and maintain strong relationships, engaging effectively with public and private sector clients, local authorities, developers, and community stakeholders.</li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">You will become a trusted representative for MKO at public consultations, hearings, and professional forums.</li></ul>Driving Business Development <ul><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">You will proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities across the planning and development sector.</li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">You’ll lead or contribute to the preparation of proposals and tenders, securing major urban development and infrastructure projects which address the defining environmental and societal challenges of our time.</li></ul>Championing Best Practice<ul><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">You will be an advocate for excellence, ensuring compliance with national and regional planning legislation, guidelines, and procedures.</li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">You will champion innovative and sustainable approaches to planning and urban development.</li></ul>Grow with us<ul><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">Lead the growth of a nationally respected planning and environmental consultancy in a key strategic location. You will be at the forefront of expanding our presence in a key strategic location, directly influencing the future landscape of Dublin and the wider Dublin Region from residential and commercial to critical infrastructure developments. </li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, recognising the significant contribution you will make </li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">At MKO, your professional development is important to us, with ongoing opportunities for development and chances to influence the wider planning community.</li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">MKO offers a culture that supports you. As a forward-thinking company, your ideas are valued. We are open to flexible working arrangements, with your primary base at our Dublin office. </li></ul>What we’re looking for in youWe’re looking for an experienced and strategic planner with a passion for shaping sustainable communities and leading high performing teams. Your expertise in the Irish planning system, combined with strong leadership and client engagement skills, makes you ideally suited for this pivotal role.<ul><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">A degree (and ideally a Master’s) in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, or a related field. </li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">Chartered Membership of the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) or equivalent professional body.</li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">A minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience, including experience in a leadership or senior management role.</li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">A proven track record in delivering complex planning applications and leading project teams.</li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">In-depth, comprehensive knowledge of the Irish planning system, legislation, and policy landscape.</li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">Exceptional client-facing, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills.</li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">Demonstrated experience managing budgets and resources within a consultancy or public sector environment.</li></ul>  Ideally, you will also possess:<ul><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">Visionary leadership with a collaborative and inclusive management style.</li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">Strong commercial awareness and a track record in business development.</li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">A passion for sustainable urban development and a drive to implement innovative planning solutions.</li><li style="color:rgb(33,37,41);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">Experience in regional development, transport planning, or environmental assessment is a plus.</li></ul> Candidates interested in the available position should apply with an up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter.

MKO is Ireland&rsquo;s largest Planning and Environmental consultancy. Our team of 200+ experienced professionals work across the planning, environmental, ecology and related fields. We deliver challenging and complex projects for our clients and have an unrivalled track record of success. We add real value to our clients&rsquo; projects through our multi-disciplinary expertise and broad range of nationwide experience. Our success and growth rests entirely on the knowledge, skills, ambition and integrity of our people, and we value these qualities most highly. We are forward-thinking and work with a can-do attitude, which nurtures people, ideas and opportunities to help maximise potential. Through our work, we aim to leave a legacy we can all be proud of.

Senior Planner (Dublin office lead)

About us ​MKO is Ireland’s largest Planning, Ecology and Environmental consultancy. &nbsp; &nbsp; Our team of 200+ experienced professionals work across the ecology, planning, environmental, and related fields. We deliver challenging and complex projects for our clients and have an unrivalled track record of success. We add real value to our client’s projects through our multi-disciplinary expertise and a broad range of nationwide experience. &nbsp; &nbsp; Our success and growth rests entirely on the knowledge, skills, ambition and integrity of our people, and we value these qualities most highly. We are forward-thinking and work with a can-do attitude, which nurtures people, ideas and opportunities to help maximise potential. &nbsp; &nbsp; Through our work, we aim to leave a legacy we can all be proud of. Job Description Are you a Senior Planning Leader ready to shape our Dublin Planning team? Join our team as a Senior Town and Regional Planner, where you’ll lead and champion our high-performing Planning team in Dublin and the Eastern region.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our vision is to expand our reach and impact to help solve the defining environmental and societal challenges of our time. As part of this vision, one of our goals is to be the company that the best people in our fields aspire to work and grow with. If you're passionate about building high-performing teams, driving strategic growth, and delivering impactful urban development projects, we want to hear from you.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What you’ll bring to MKOStrategic Leadership and Team Growth&nbsp;<ul><li>You will be at the forefront of managing and building our&nbsp;talented multidisciplinary planning team in Dublin.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide strategic direction for project delivery, team development, and office operations.</li><li>You will actively recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing planning team, ensuring both project delivery and the long-term growth of our Dublin office.</li></ul>Expert project oversight and delivery<ul><li>Your experience will be vital in overseeing the preparation, coordination, and delivery of diverse planning applications, development plans, masterplans, and planning policy reports.</li><li>You will ensure every project not only meets all planning and regulatory standards but also adheres to timelines and client expectations.</li></ul>Impactful Client and Stakeholder Engagement<ul><li>Build and maintain strong relationships, engaging effectively with public and private sector clients, local authorities, developers, and community stakeholders.</li><li>You will become a trusted representative for MKO at public consultations, hearings, and professional forums.</li></ul>Driving Business Development <ul><li>You will proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities across the planning and development sector.</li><li>You’ll lead or contribute to the preparation of proposals and tenders, securing major urban development and infrastructure projects which address the defining environmental and societal challenges of our time.</li></ul>Championing Best Practice<ul><li>You will be an advocate for excellence, ensuring compliance with national and regional planning legislation, guidelines, and procedures.</li><li>You will champion innovative and sustainable approaches to planning and urban development.</li></ul>Grow with us<ul><li>Lead the growth of a nationally respected planning and environmental consultancy in a key strategic location. You will be at the forefront of expanding our presence in a key strategic location, directly influencing the future landscape of Dublin and the wider Dublin Region from residential and commercial to critical infrastructure developments.&nbsp;</li><li>We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, recognising the significant contribution you will make&nbsp;</li><li>At MKO, your professional development is important to us, with ongoing opportunities for development and chances to influence the wider planning community.</li><li>MKO offers a culture that supports you. As a forward-thinking company, your ideas are valued. We are open to flexible working arrangements, with your primary base at our Dublin office.&nbsp;</li></ul>What we’re looking for in youWe’re looking for an experienced and strategic planner with a passion for shaping sustainable communities and leading high performing teams. Your expertise in the Irish planning system, combined with strong leadership and client engagement skills, makes you ideally suited for this pivotal role.<ul><li>A degree (and ideally a Master’s) in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, or a related field.&nbsp;</li><li>Chartered Membership of the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) or equivalent professional body.</li><li>A minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience, including experience in a leadership or senior management role.</li><li>A proven track record in delivering complex planning applications and leading project teams.</li><li>In-depth, comprehensive knowledge of the Irish planning system, legislation, and policy landscape.</li><li>Exceptional client-facing, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing budgets and resources within a consultancy or public sector environment.</li></ul> &nbsp;Ideally, you will also possess:<ul><li>Visionary leadership with a collaborative and inclusive management style.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and a track record in business development.</li><li>A passion for sustainable urban development and a drive to implement innovative planning solutions.</li><li>Experience in regional development, transport planning, or environmental assessment is a plus.</li></ul> Candidates interested in the available position should apply with an up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter.&nbsp;

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