Executive Planner, Stradone

Galetech Energy Services (GES), part of the Galetech Group, is the multi-disciplinary renewable energy consultancy and services division of Galetech Group. We provide best-in-class consenting support, technical advisory, project management, and engineering services from feasibility through to construction and operation.

Galetech Energy Services is seeking an Executive Planner (3-7 Years' Experience) to support the continued growth of its renewable energy planning team in Ireland.

This role will focus on the delivery of Irish renewable energy planning applications and will be aligned with the Irish planning team. The successful candidate will support project delivery, planning strategy, and knowledge-sharing within the team. 

This is a delivery-focused role offering exposure to complex renewable energy projects and the opportunity to contribute to the development of Galetech's planning capability.

About the role:

• Support and manage planning applications for renewable energy projects in Ireland, including onshore wind and solar PV
• Contribute to planning strategy across projects, ensuring consistency and best practice
• Coordinate with local authorities, statutory consultees, landowners, and other stakeholders
• Prepare and review planning reports, planning statements, environmental screening and scoping reports, and supporting documentation
• Monitor and interpret Irish planning and environmental policy and advise project teams accordingly
• Support project programming, workload management, and delivery across the planning team
• Collaborate with colleagues across Galetech Energy Services and the wider Galetech Group on multi-disciplinary projects

The ideal candidate will be a professionally qualified planner with experience in renewable energy development and a track record of supporting the delivery of planning applications in Ireland.

Essential requirements:

• IPI and/or RTPI-accredited planning qualification or demonstrable eligibility for membership (mandatory)
• A relevant third-level qualification in planning or a related discipline
• Ideally 3-7 years' experience in the planning and development of projects (renewable energy experience desirable)
• Strong understanding of the Irish planning system
• Experience working within a consultancy, developer, or local authority environment
• Ability to manage projects with appropriate support and provide technical input to project teams
• Experience contributing to the delivery of planning applications in Ireland
• High-quality report-writing, analytical, and organisational skills
• Confident engagement with planning authorities and statutory consultees
• Collaborative approach and comfort working within a team environment
• Full clean driving licence and access to own transport

Please note: this is a professional planning role. Experience limited to project planning, engineering planning, or construction programming without a recognised IPI and/or RTPI-accredited planning qualification will not meet the requirements of this position.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Reimbursable business expenses
• Defined contribution company pension
• Permanent role with a 6-month probation period
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression
• Exposure to renewable energy projects across Ireland

GES & the Galetech Group are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.