Senior Specialist Spatial Planner

Level 8 Town/Spatial Planning Degree or equivalent.

Minimum 5 years of relevant planning experience.

In-depth knowledge and experience of planning legislation (existing and emerging) and consenting for major infrastructure developments in Ireland and ability to translate new and changing regulatory requirements into workable directions for project teams.

High level of specialist expertise and strong technical capability and proven ability to manage significant projects or key aspects of projects and deliver high performance results.

Strong safety awareness and communication skills.

Valid driver's license for ROI, access to a car, and flexibility to travel nationwide

Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills and proven track record of managing internal and external stakeholders.

Chartered status or working towards it in a recognised professional institution.

Level 9 Town/Spatial Planning Degree or equivalent.

Knowledge and experience of planning and consenting legislation in the UK and/or within the offshore energy sector in Ireland or the UK.

Other related qualifications including project management

Gen Eng P&E Group - Planning and Consenting Team Lead.

Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future

Career development through mentoring and training

Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

Sports and Social Clubs

Networking opportunities

Credit Union

Generous Pension

Access to staff well-being programmes

Generous parental leave entitlements

Strong values-based and inclusive culture

Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

24th september 2026

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

Accountable and Ethical

Collaborative

Growing and Adaptive

Proactive

Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise Our People Promise

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland / UK prior to commencement of employment.

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.