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In Brief... Engineer - Planning

 Brief Description:

Advise on how land can be developed or conserved for the benefit of society. The work includes putting together plans that outline policies in areas such as housing, transport and the environment.

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Career Directions - Planning and Development Surveyor

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This occupation has been viewed 19,484 times since 1st Aug 2008
 

 Qualifications required?

Degree in Civil Engineering or related.

 Typical entry routes:

Suitable background for career would be a degree in Civil/Construction Engineering or Architecture or other Degree with postgraduate studies in Town and Urban Planning.

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Civil/Public Service, Local Government & Politics
Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry & Food

    

Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 15

 » Hold public meetings with government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, and special interest groups to formulate, develop or address issues regarding land use or community plans. 
 » Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, and community use. 
 » Recommend approval, denial or conditional approval of proposals. 
 » Design, promote and administer government plans and policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and transportation. 
 » Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory and physical factors affecting land use. 
 » Create, prepare, or requisition graphic and narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables such as population density. 
 » Assess the feasibility of proposals and identify necessary changes. 
 » Coordinate work with economic consultants and architects during the formulation of plans and the design of large pieces of infrastructure. 
 » Keep informed about economic and legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, and environmental regulations. 
 » Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on projects. 
  
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Growth Rate 2004 - 2009

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+0%
 
Scale
 
 
--7%
 
     
Part-time workers

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Total employed in this occupation: 1600
%
Part-time
14%
 
Scale
 
 
86%
Full-time
 
 
Older workers

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Over 55
3%
 
Scale
 
 
97%
Under 55
 
     
Ratio of Male / Female workers

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%
Male
54%
 
Scale
 
 
46%
Female
 
 
Non-Irish National workers

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%
Non-Irish
18%
 
Scale
 
 
82%
Irish
 

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