Senior Planner - Galway County Council
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €83,496–€100,706 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 6 Aug 2026
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Service, the Senior Planner is charged with the efficient management, direction and development of the Planning department/function to which they are assigned. This is a senior management role. Managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with the Local Authority’s vision and objectives. The Senior Planner will be required to work closely with elected Councillors to deliver the full range of services and implement local policy decisions.
A full Job Summary/Description is available in the Information Booklet.
Main Duties of the Job
An ability to work within and lead, multi-disciplinary teams and have the ability to motivate, empower and encourage personnel under their control to achieve maximum performance.
Strong planning, operational and project management skills.
Excellent communication/presentation, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
A full list of main duties is available in the Information Booklet.
Requirements
An ability to work within and lead, multi-disciplinary teams and have the ability to motivate, empower and encourage personnel under their control to achieve maximum performance.
Strong planning, operational and project management skills.
Excellent communication/presentation, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Details
Location: Galway
Sector: public sector
Indicative salary: €83,496–€100,706 per year (HSE Senior national pay scale, effective Jun 2026)
Closing date: 6 Aug 2026
Recruitment for this role is managed by publicjobs.
Frequently asked
- What are the main duties of the Senior Planner role?
- The main duties include working within and leading multi-disciplinary teams, strong planning, operational and project management skills, excellent communication, presentation, facilitation and interpersonal skills, and strong leadership and people management skills.
- What is the indicative salary for this role?
- The indicative salary is €83,496–€100,706 per year (HSE Senior national pay scale, effective Jun 2026).
- Where is the Senior Planner role located?
- The role is located in Galway, County Galway.