Assistant Planner/Planner

We are looking for a talented, confident and passionate Assistant Planner / Planner to work on a wide range of exciting and prestigious projects across Northern Ireland.

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career within a vibrant and progressive employee-owned consultancy, in a friendly team environment where you will be given the encouragement and tools to grow and progress. You will have the opportunity to work on high profile projects across Northern Ireland, focused on city centre regeneration, urban living and major residential developments, commercial and retail development and significant infrastructure projects amongst a wider and diverse portfolio.

In this role you will:

• Support the successful delivery of projects by effectively managing your workload, collaborating with colleagues, and proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Take ownership of smaller projects, working closely with senior team members to build your experience and confidence.
• Contribute to the production of high-quality client deliverables, including reports, presentations, and research, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and on time.
• Continuously develop your technical expertise while building your profile and network within the local market.
• Receive full support to achieve chartered status with the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or the Irish Planning Institute (IPI); if already chartered, benefit from ongoing professional development through our structured CPD programme

“My time at Turley has allowed me to gain exposure across a diverse portfolio of projects in both Northern Ireland and Ireland, spanning sectors from residential to renewable energy to regeneration. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and industry-leading professionals has played a key role in building my confidence and broadening both my skillset and understanding of the development sector.”

-Aoife Byrne, Planner

About You

We are seeking highly motivated, ambitious and dedicated professionals with the ability to think strategically, independently and to work as part of our team to further develop our business. The ideal candidates will bring energy, ideas, and positivity. You will be a confident team player, who enjoys working collaboratively, and is keen to develop technical skills and experience across a range of sectors for prestigious clients. You will hold a relevant postgraduate Planning degree.

About Turley

To find out more about life at Turley - our culture and the learning and development opportunities, as well as what you can expect in terms of salary and benefits, please see the website.

How to apply

If you think that Turley could be the right move for you, please apply in confidence by following the Apply Now link below or email , providing your CV and a covering letter.

We welcome applications directly, and would prefer not to receive CVs from recruitment agencies.

The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK/Ireland by the start of their employment.

Our aim is to be an even more diverse and inclusive company; we celebrate difference and we're actively building more diverse teams. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of background and personal circumstances who meet the criteria set out above. xwzovoh We would love for you to join an organisation that enables you to thrive. If you need any assistance during the recruitment process or we can put in any adjustments for you, please contact Turley’s People & Culture team ( ).