Information about the Organisation:

Fingal is a highly attractive place to live, work, visit and do business. It comprises a

geographical area of 450 sq.km stretching from Balbriggan in the north, to Blanchardstown

in the west and to Howth in the east. The area is defined by the diversity of its landscape

and settlement patterns with rural, urban and suburban locations all rolled into one county.

There is 88kms of coastline, three large, protected estuaries and salt marsh habitats and 13

major beaches. Fingal County Council is one of the county’s major local employers and

currently employs approximately 1,600 staff. The Council is mandated to deliver a diverse

range of functions and services which can be broadly described under the headings of the

provision of physical and social infrastructure, housing, economic and tourism development,

community development, recreation and amenity services and the management of the

planning and environmental regulatory framework. The role of the County Council as

provided for in law is to represent, lead and serve the communities of Fingal.

An opportunity now exists in Fingal Council for the position of Senior Executive Planner.

Job Summary/Description:

This post is for a full-time position in the Planning and Development Department of Fingal

County Council. The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with

relevant experience for the position of Senior Executive Planner. This position is a senior

position within the Planning and Development Department reporting to the Senior Planner

and/or other employee nominated by the Chief Executive.

The Senior Executive Planner is responsible for managing elements of the Planning and

Development Department and providing a multiplicity of services to Local Authorities. The

role of Senior Executive Planner in a local authority is an excellent opportunity to engage

with the active delivery of strategic policy across Development Management, Forward

Planning and Project Delivery and contribute to a multi-disciplinary approach to Climate

Action and Sustainable Transport.

A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.

publicjobs is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourages applications under

all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.

Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 19 th March 2026