Planning Research Assistant

This role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to be a part of an established planning team and to assist and influence the forward planning, analytical, development control and construction side of the business. The role will involve research and administration activities providing support to the planning team. The successful candidate will monitor planning applications across the country, extracting relevant information and presenting it to the business to inform decision making within Cairn.

Distinct pieces of research across the country and abroad will be undertaken to influence the design and construction of Cairn developments. The role and research will help identify future development opportunities based on factual information including development plans, CSO statistics, geographical information, new employment centres etc. A key requirement of the role will be the ability to analyse and present the data in a legible format. The role will also involve an element of administration mainly associated with the planning compliance stage of development.

Key responsibilities:

Typically the candidate will be expected to undertake and assist with the following duties:

• Carry out focused research of particular geographical areas, employment sectors and/or infrastructural improvements.
• Maintain a monitoring database of other relevant developments
• Assist the Planning team to ensure timely delivery of all statutory certification and planning compliance documentation, in line with the planning process.
• Undertake site visits and carry out feasibility studies of potential sites.
• Provide support to the Planning team, with planning compliance tracker, calendar management, monthly report compilation, and general administration.

The candidate:

The successful candidate will have:

• NFQ Level 8 qualification (Bachelors Degree) or suitable professional qualification in a relevant field with a minimum of 1-2 years’ appropriate professional experience.
• The ability to demonstrate good analytical and IT skills;
• Strong report writing and presentation skills and the ability to communicate clearly with others;
• An ability to multi-task in a rapid-paced environment where relationships, organisation, and a high attention to detail is required;
• GIS mapping experience is desirable;
• The ability to work independently using their own initiative in an organised manner but also be a strong team player;
• Good attention to detail; and
• A clean driving licence and have access to a car desirable.

Working with Cairn Homes:

At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join Cairn which include

• Competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Full health insurance with Irish Life health
• Annual salary review
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Free Cairn annual leave days
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme with VHI
• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Culture Committee
• Talent Development Programmes
• Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)
• Professional Institute Fees

The Cairn purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive.

At Cairn, it’s not what we build, it’s why we build. It’s about putting down a marker that will stand for generations to come. Creating new communities of connection and belonging for an Ireland where people can thrive. Reshaping, redefining, reinvigorating our place in the world. Building for people, progress, and potential.

Because when Cairn build, it’s Built For Good.