Town Planner - Environmental

Opportunity

Stantec is expanding its planning group and is looking for a Town Planner to help deliver a varied portfolio of work across development management, infrastructure, environmental planning and strategic planning. The role will involve supporting projects in the Water and Energy sectors, including the preparation of planning applications, planning strategies and stakeholder engagement activities, while working with teams drawn from different disciplines.

This position offers a chance to build your career with a global consultancy and contribute to sustainable development and essential infrastructure projects across Ireland.

Role overview

In this role, you will contribute to planning projects across Ireland, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure, environmental and development planning. You will prepare planning applications, reports and planning strategies, and provide planning guidance to clients and multidisciplinary teams.

You will work alongside planning authorities, clients and other stakeholders on projects linked to the Water and Energy sectors as well as broader development and strategic planning assignments. The role also includes project delivery support, stakeholder engagement and business development activity, all within a collaborative environment that supports technical and professional growth.

Impact of the role

Your work will help support the sustainable growth of communities and critical infrastructure throughout Ireland. By contributing to planning applications, infrastructure projects and strategic planning work, you will help move projects efficiently through the planning process.

Working with multidisciplinary teams, you will assist with projects in the Water and Energy sectors, engage with planning authorities and key stakeholders, and help shape planning outcomes that consider environmental, social and economic factors. Your contribution will support infrastructure and development projects that deliver long-term value for communities, clients and the environment.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced planning professional with 3 to 7 years of background in town planning, environmental planning, infrastructure planning or a similar field. You should have a solid grasp of Irish planning law and policy, along with hands-on experience preparing planning applications, reports and supporting documents. Comfort working in multidisciplinary teams and dealing with clients, planning authorities and stakeholders is essential.

About Stantec

Stantec, through Ryan Hanley, offers opportunities for professionals at different stages of their careers. The team operates from Dublin, Galway, Castlebar and Cork and works across areas such as water and wastewater treatment process and network design, integrated network management, structural design, site development, road and bridge engineering, project management and administration.

The company is known for a supportive, team-oriented environment where ideas are valued and contributions are recognised. It has also been awarded silver Investors in Diversity accreditation by the Irish Centre for Diversity for its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Why join us

Stantec describes a people-first culture built on collaboration, inclusion and shared success. The organisation also highlights strong growth opportunities across Ireland and a commitment to professional development.

Additional benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Enhanced pension plan
• Annual leave with the option to buy or sell extra days
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection
• Life assurance as standard
• Industry-leading training and development
• Payment for professional subscriptions
• Clear progression support toward chartered status

Working style and environment

The role is based onsite in Galway, County Galway, Ireland. The position is full time and placed within a friendly, collaborative and supportive team environment.