Professional and Technical

Assistant Planner

€48,248 - €74,809 (from 1st June 2026)

Annual Salary

Wexford

Permanent & Temporary

Job Summary

Wexford County Council invites applicants for the following posts:

Assistant Planner (Rolling Competition)

The Assistant Planner will be assigned to the Planning Department, under the supervision of a Senior Planner or their representative. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assess and make recommendations on planning applications in line with all relevant national, regional and local plans and policies and in accordance with appropriate legislation and guidelines;

• Conduct pre-application consultations and provide planning advice to members of the public, internal departments and elected members;

• Undertake site visits related to planning applications, condition compliance planning enforcement, derelict sites, vacant sites etc.;

• Provide reports on enforcement cases, derelict sites, and vacant sites;

• Prepare Development Plans and Local Area Plans and other planning policy reports and studies;

• Analyse spatial and demographic information to discern trends in population, land use employment etc., to inform policy development;

• Develop and implement measures to promote regeneration.

Applicants should ensure that they read the Candidate Information Booklet prior to completing an application.

Closing Date: Tuesday 30th of June 2026

NB: Applicants should ensure that they begin their application process sufficiently early to allow time for any Support Tickets to be resolved prior to submission

Applications will be processed as vacancies arise. Interested candidates should apply immediately

Selection for all posts will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. Panels may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.

Please note all applications for the above post must be submitted via the Job Train ATS.
Printed hard copies or emailed copies will not be accepted.

Wexford County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

(a) hold a qualification in Planning (at least Level 8 in the National Framework of
Qualifications)
(b) have at least two years satisfactory relevant experience of planning work
and
(c) possess a high standard of technical training and experience