Graduate Planner – Mentored M&E Project Planning

Designer Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Group, a leading M&E contractor, is seeking a Planner Graduate to join the Project Controls and Planning team in Dublin. You will develop practical experience in project planning across major M&E projects, learning to monitor programmes, track progress and identify delays and risks.

You will work with experienced Planners and project teams to update schedules, produce progress reports, and contribute to dashboards while developing an understanding of planning methodologies and

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and proactive learning mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and maintenance of project programmes.
• Support project teams with progress updates and reporting.
• Track project milestones and key activities.
• Assist with schedule analysis and updates.
• Identify programme risks, delays and dependencies.
• Assist with progress reporting and dashboards.
• Collaborate with construction, engineering, commercial and project teams.
• Learn and apply planning methodologies within M&E projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive learning

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

About Designer Group

Designer Group is a leading international mechanical and electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply and installation of M&E services. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver complex engineering solutions across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, partnering with some of the world's largest multinational companies across sectors including data centres, pharmaceuticals, commercial, industrial and energy.

The Role

As a Planner Graduate, you will join our Project Controls and Planning team and develop practical experience in project planning and programme management across major M&E projects.

Working alongside experienced Planners and project teams, you will learn how to develop, monitor and update project programmes, track progress and identify potential delays and risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and maintenance of project programmes.
• Support project teams with progress updates and reporting.
• Assist with tracking project milestones and key activities.
• Support programme updates and schedule analysis.
• Help identify programme risks, delays and dependencies.
• Assist with progress reporting and project dashboards.
• Maintain accurate planning documentation.
• Work with construction, engineering, commercial and project teams.
• Develop an understanding of project controls and planning methodologies.

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Good numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Good Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is advantageous.
• Good communication skills.
• Interest in project planning and construction.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn.

• Hands-on experience with major M&E projects.
• Training in project planning and project controls.
• Mentoring from experienced Planning professionals.
• Exposure to large-scale construction programmes.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to build a long-term career within project controls.