Construction Planner

Vickerstock; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension with matching contributions

Private health insurance

Annual salary review

CPD programme and funding

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance and income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Tax Saver and Bike to Work schemes

Talent Development Programmes

Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)

Company vehicle, where applicable

Job summary

Vickerstock are partnering with Ireland's leading residential developer to appoint a Planner in Dublin 4. You will support master programmes across Cairn projects, develop project controls, and help deliver multiple large-scale residential developments.

The role offers a strong salary, performance bonuses, pension, private health insurance, CPD support and a clear path for career progression within a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Degree: Level 8 in Engineering, Construction or related discipline.
• Residential construction experience preferred.
• Experience using scheduling/programming software is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail with a methodical approach.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel between project locations and hold a driving license.

Responsibilities

• Supporting master programmes across Cairn projects and Gateway processes.
• Maintaining and reviewing detailed construction programmes.
• Providing accurate and timely programme data and progress updates.
• Supporting the development of phasing plans and handover strategies.
• Implementing project controls procedures.
• Supporting programme progress reporting and dashboards.
• Assisting with programming requirements from concept through to project completion.
• Liaising with Design and PMO.
• Working collaboratively within wider project teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Education

Level 8 degree in Engineering, Construction or related discipline

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Planner

Location: Dublin 4

A bit about the role and client

Vickerstock are pleased to be partnering with one of Ireland's leading residential developers, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality housing developments and creating sustainable communities across the country.

As the business continues to grow, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Planner to join a high-performing team and develop their career within a major residential construction environment.

You'll support the planning function across multiple developments, gaining exposure to project programming, project controls, reporting and the wider delivery process.

Why this opportunity?

• Join one of Ireland's leading residential developers.
• Work across multiple large-scale residential developments.
• Gain exposure to master planning, project controls and project reporting.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your planning career.
• Strong salary and benefits package.
• Structured CPD and talent development programmes.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting master programmes across Cairn projects and Gateway processes.
• Maintaining and reviewing detailed construction programmes.
• Providing accurate and timely programme data and progress updates.
• Supporting the development of phasing plans and handover strategies.
• Implementing project controls procedures.
• Supporting programme progress reporting and dashboards.
• Assisting with programming requirements from concept through to project completion.
• Liaising with internal teams including Design and PMO.
• Working collaboratively within wider project teams.

What you will need

• Level 8 degree in Engineering, Construction or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant construction experience, ideally within residential construction.
• Experience using programming/scheduling software would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet demanding deadlines.
• Strong decision-making and influencing skills.
• Full driving licence and access to your own transport.
• Willingness to travel between project locations.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Pension with matching contributions.
• Private health insurance.
• Annual salary review.
• CPD programme and funding.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Additional Cairn annual leave days.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Tax Saver and Bike to Work schemes.
• Talent Development Programmes.
• Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS).
• Company vehicle, where applicable.