Statutory Planner

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin. 

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

The Opportunity

A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment. We believe that flexible arrangements, such as hybrid working, create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people.

The Statutory Planner shall provide support, where required, to Statutory Planning within Functions and across Delivery in relation to complex statutory planning (town planning) projects through to planning permission.

This shall include a comprehensive understanding of the Irish planning system

As a Statutory Planner at Arup, you will:

• Support in the development of the regulatory and planning strategy and oversee its implementation to ensure that planning is properly embedded in project plans and that project timescales allow enough time for execution of appropriate planning strategy
• Liaise with and engaging at a technical level with national, regional and local policy makers to ensure that the strategic objectives of the Contracting Entity are reflected as far as possible in new planning policy.
• Representing the Contracting Entity’s interests with a view to ensuring, to the extent possible, that planning legislation is fit for purpose
• Providing statutory planning input into papers that may be submitted by the Contracting Entity to relevant statutory bodies, ‘policy formation’ organisations, NGOs etc. Production of and submittal of submissions where relevant
• Co-ordination of Planning Applications for Infrastructure Department Portfolio including addressing Further Information requests from the Statutory Authorities
• Preparing Appeals and Challenges to Development Contributions set by the Statutory Authorities
• Overseeing safeguarding with respect to land use policies for Dublin and Cork Airports including monitoring and advising the Executive on planning applications for developments outside the airport boundary which may impact on or be impacted by the Airport
• Prepare appropriate and relevant reports on the planning function to the business

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for someone  with 5+ Years of relevant post-graduate experience.

We also value: 

• An excellent and up to date knowledge of applicable Irish and EU planning-related legislation and policy including attention to detail and a completer-finisher in all aspects of work. In the event an applicant has not practitioned in ROI, a sound understanding of legislation must be demonstrated.
• A demonstrable record in the area of development management, including evidence of successfully taking projects, including large infrastructure projects through the planning system (either through the public or private sector).
• A demonstrable record of judgement and decision making in complex planning areas with many variables. This shall include an ability to identify relevant environmental, social and economic policy and legislation as it may apply to either planning applications or planning policy.
• Excellent written and verbal skills including an ability to present technical information to a wide range of non-technical stakeholders.
• Candidates should be able with strategic direction, to work on their own initiative, be resourceful and approach work with a solution focus. Whilst working on their own initiative and drive, candidates should also operate well as a team player.
• Project management skills and ability to work to deadlines.
• To thrive on challenge and charting a course through complex areas.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. 

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?