Senior Executive Planner - Renewable Energy

Overview

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 a Senior Executive Planner to support the continued growth of its renewable energy planning team in Ireland, while also providing structured support to the company\’s expanding UK renewables planning function.

This role will primarily focus on the delivery of Irish renewable energy planning applications and will be aligned with the Irish planning team. In addition, the successful candidate will act as a senior technical resource to the UK planning team, supporting project delivery, planning strategy, and knowledge-sharing across jurisdictions. The role location is flexible and may be based in Ireland or the UK. This is a senior, delivery-focused role offering exposure to complex renewable energy projects and the opportunity to contribute to the development of Galetech\’s cross-jurisdictional planning capability.

About the role

• Lead and manage planning applications for renewable energy projects in Ireland, including onshore wind and solar PV
• Provide senior technical input and peer review for UK renewable energy projects, supporting the UK planning team as required
• Contribute to planning strategy across Irish and UK projects, ensuring consistency and best practice
• Coordinate with local authorities, statutory consultees, landowners, and other stakeholders
• Prepare, review, and sign off planning reports, planning statements, environmental screening and scoping reports, and supporting documentation
• Monitor and interpret Irish and UK planning and environmental policy and advise project teams accordingly
• Support project programming, workload management, and delivery across the planning team
• Mentor and support executive and graduate planners, contributing to skills development and technical standards within the team
• Collaborate with colleagues across Galetech Energy Services and the wider Galetech Group on multi-disciplinary projects

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
• Typically 5-7 years\’ experience in the planning and development of renewable energy projects
• Strong understanding of the Irish planning system, with some exposure to or interest in UK planning processes
• Experience working within a consultancy, developer, or local authority environment
• Ability to manage projects independently and provide senior technical input to project teams
• Proven ability to deliver complex planning applications in Ireland
• High-quality report-writing, analytical, and organisational skills
• Confident engagement with planning authorities and statutory consultees
• Ability to mentor and support junior planners
• Collaborative approach and comfort working across jurisdictions
• 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 and the UK

GES & the Galetech Group are equal opportunities employers. 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.