Energy Project Planner - Primavera P6 Specialist

Designer Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Group in Ireland is seeking an experienced Project Planner (Primavera P6 Essential) to support energy infrastructure projects across HV substations, grid infrastructure and renewable energy initiatives. You will develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules, manage baselines and recovery plans, and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure on-time delivery and accurate progress reporting.

Advanced Primavera P6 proficiency, strong analytical skills, and exceptional communication are

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a Project Planning role within the Energy/Utilities/Power sectors.
• Proven experience planning and scheduling HV substations, grid connection, transmission or utility projects.
• Advanced Primavera P6 proficiency is essential.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle phases (engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage all project planning and scheduling activities across High Voltage and Energy sector projects.
• Develop, maintain and update fully resource-loaded project schedules using Primavera P6 in accordance with project and contractual requirements.
• Prepare and manage EPC, design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning schedules for HV substations and energy projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams to ensure accurate programme integration and progress reporting.
• Monitor schedule performance, identify critical path activities, constraints and risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis, what-if scenario planning and time impact assessments.
• Prepare baseline programmes, recovery programmes and revised schedules as required.
• Liaise with Project Managers regarding project progress, schedule performance and forecasting activities.
• Produce weekly and monthly planning reports, dashboards and progress updates for internal and client stakeholders.
• Support resource planning and manpower forecasting across project phases.
• Conduct regular site visits to verify progress against programme and validate schedule updates.
• Provide planning support during tendering and pre-construction activities, including programme development and sequencing reviews.
• Assist in budget preparation, cost control activities and earned value reporting where required.
• Ensure planning documentation and reporting meets contractual and client requirements.
• Represent Designer Group professionally with clients, consultants, contractors and utility stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Designer Group in Ireland is seeking an experienced Project Planner (Primavera P6 Essential) to support energy infrastructure projects across HV substations, grid infrastructure and renewable energy initiatives. You will develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules, manage baselines and recovery plans, and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure on-time delivery and accurate progress reporting.

Advanced Primavera P6 proficiency, strong analytical skills, and exceptional communication are