Senior Executive Planner - Monaghan County Council
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €83,496–€100,706 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 12 Nov 2026
About the Role
Monaghan County Council wishes to recruit a Senior Executive Planner and is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience to support the expansion and development of the Council’s Planning Department. This is a great opportunity to join a progressive local authority that is responding to the challenges of providing housing for all, supporting economic development, ensuring that the county has adequate infrastructure and public services and underpinning the development of sustainable and resilient communities across the county.
A full Job Summary/Description is available in the Information Booklet.
Main Duties of the Job
To prepare and implement development plan documents and prepare reports on these matters for the appropriate Committees of the Council.
To consider new and emerging national planning policy and development plans being prepared by adjoining local authorities, assess implications for the Council and respond to these proposals as required.
Interacting with Planning Authorities in matters related to preparation of Development Plans, Variations, etc.
A full list of main duties is available in the Information Booklet.
Details
Monaghan is a relatively small county, strategically located on the Donegal/Derry – Dublin corridor, adjacent to the M1 corridor. As a border county, it maintains strong connections to Northern Ireland, sharing county borders with Armagh, Fermanagh, and Tyrone along with neighbours Cavan, Louth, and Meath in Ireland. County Monaghan has a population of 65,288. Monaghan has a long and proud tradition of fostering indigenous enterprise and serving as a hub for innovation in business and agriculture at a national level. The county also boasts a rich architectural heritage, distinctive biodiversity, and renowned angling destinations.
An opportunity now exists in Monaghan County Council for the position of Senior Executive Planner.
Benefits
Salary Scale effective from 1st June 2026:
€80,680 – €83,153 – €84,338 – €86,828 – €89,339 – €91,842 – €94,364 – €97,533 LSI1 – €100,692 LSI27
Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 hours gross per week.
The annual leave allowance for the position of Senior Executive Planner is 30 days.
How to Apply
Recruitment for this role is managed by publicjobs.
Frequently asked
- What are the main duties of the Senior Executive Planner role?
- The main duties include preparing and implementing development plan documents, considering new and emerging national planning policies, and interacting with Planning Authorities in matters related to the preparation of Development Plans.
- What is the salary for the Senior Executive Planner role?
- The indicative salary is €83,496–€100,706 per year, based on the HSE Ambulance Service Tactical Manager, Senior national pay scale, effective Jun 2026.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 12 Nov 2026.