Job Opportunities

MacCabe Durney Barnes is one of Ireland’s longest established consultancies delivering a variety of planning, economic and environmental services to a range of public and private sector clients. Our professionals provide evidence-based solutions in the formulation of policy and the delivery of projects. Our current work profile includes strategic housing / large scale residential development planning applications, strategic infrastructure, Environmental Impact Assessment, EC Research, social infrastructure analysis, local plans, marine spatial planning, planning and economic feasibility studies, planning strategies, policy advice as well as governance and regulatory reviews.

Senior Town Planning Consultant

Following a period of expansion, we are seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to work in our multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of viable and environmentally sustainable solutions for our clients on a variety of development projects, strategies and various studies. The nature of the work is varied, challenging and rewarding.

Benefits

  • Excellent remuneration
  • Pension scheme with employer contribution
  • Performance related bonus
  • Hybrid working model office/ home
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Generous annual leave

 The Role Specifics

  • Managing medium to large scale projects from inception to completion including interaction with project stakeholders, clients, and other project team members, both internal and external
  • Work collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and external consultants • Preparing fee proposals and management of project budget
  • Liaising with County Councils, An Bord Pleanála and other statutory bodies as required
  • Actively participating and promoting the Company at all client engagement points and across formal social media forums as part of business development activities
  • Lead multi-disciplinary design team meetings
  • Conduct research and planning, economic analysis and environmental assessments
  • Prepare planning and socio-economic statements and feasibility studies
  • Lead multi-disciplinary design team meetings
  • Work with and guide/mentor junior staff members so that they learn and develop their career

Seeking candidates with

  • A minimum of 10 years’ post -graduate professional experience in the private/public sector
  • Level 8 or Level 9 qualification in Planning & Sustainable Development
  • Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IPI, RTPI, SCSI or international equivalent)
  • Comprehensive knowledge of planning law policy and practice in Ireland
  • Highly organised, actively demonstrates awareness of critical dates and ensures adherence to deadlines
  • Demonstrates a good understanding of planning risks associated with their projects and provides options for reducing risk and considers this when decision making
  • Self-motivation and a pragmatic and solutions driven approach
  • Meticulous attention to detail and excellent report writing skills
  • Rigorous analytical abilities in identifying planning constraints
  • Ability to interpret environmental reports and data
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work within multi-disciplinary team with a positive and enthusiastic attitude, willing and able to motivate others
  • Ability to prepare professional quality reports in MS Word and excellent knowledge of MS Office, Excel and Powerpoint
  • GIS skills qualification and a proven track record in application across a variety of projects
  • A background / qualification in economics.

MacCabe Durney Barnes will offer the successful candidate an attractive remuneration package, including pension. We operate a flexible work environment with a mix of remote and office working and support a proactive approach to lifelong learning and skill development. To apply for this role, please send in confidence a copy of your CV and a brief cover letter to planning@mdb.ie before the closing date of the 17th March, 2023.

Town Planner

Following a period of expansion, we are seeking a Town Planner with a minimum of 2 years experience. The role will involve working in our multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of viable and environmentally sustainable solutions for our clients on a variety of development projects, strategies and various studies. The nature of the work is varied, challenging and rewarding.

Benefits

  • Excellent remuneration
  • Pension scheme with employer contribution
  • Performance related bonus
  • Hybrid working model office/ home
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Generous annual leave

The Role Specifics

  • Writing planning reports and planning applications for Planning Authorities,
  • Prepare, submit and negotiate planning applications of all sizes
  • Liaise with clients, planning authorities, statutory bodies and other design team members
  • Conduct research and planning, economic analysis and environmental assessment
  • Prepare planning and socio-economic statements
  • Analyse planning policy and make recommendations to clients and colleagues

Seeking candidates with

  • A passion for planning and learning
  • From 2 years + post -graduate experience in the private/public sector
  • Experience of administration, report writing and ability to write a researched and reasoned assessment or recommendation
  • Pursuing or obtained professional membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IPI, RTPI, SCSI)
  • Self-motivation and a pragmatic and solutions driven approach, capacity to make decisions • Meticulous attention to detail and excellent report writing skills
  • Rigorous analytical abilities
  • Knowledge of planning law policy and practice in Ireland across the areas of forward planning, development management
  • Ability to interpret environmental reports and data
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Good organisational and coordinating skills, multi-task different projects and activities
  • A positive and enthusiastic attitude, willing and able to motivate others
  • Ability to work within multi-disciplinary team and meet strict deadlines
  • Good MS office skills Word, Excel and Powerpoint. GIS skills would also be an asset.

MacCabe Durney Barnes will offer the successful candidate an attractive remuneration package. We operate a flexible work environment with a mix of remote and office working and support a proactive approach to lifelong learning and skill development. To apply for this role, please send in confidence a copy of your CV and a brief cover letter to planning@mdb.ie before the closing date of the 17th March, 2023.