Junior Planner

Greenvolt Next; Waterford; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free birthday day

Bike to Work Scheme

Discounts from local businesses

Being part of an international environ

Job summary

Greenvolt Next is seeking a Scheduler/Project Controls Engineer in Ireland to develop, manage and monitor project schedules from concept through to completion. The role ensures visibility of progress, critical paths and risks, and delivers forecasts and insights for effective decision-making.

You will support labour, material and equipment planning, collaborate with commercial teams on cash flow forecasts, and translate data into concise dashboards for clients and projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in construction scheduling using Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of construction contracts and client requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to integrate effectively across multiple high-performing teams.
• Dynamic and motivated, with the ability to work independently when required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain project schedules from project concept to project completion.
• Monitor planned and actual progress including demonstration of impacting events.
• Assist stakeholders by highlighting clear critical paths, key interfaces and trade timelines.
• Provide construction and commissioning teams with clear labour, material and equipment requirements.
• Coordinate with commercial teams to develop cash flow forecasts and earned value analysis on projects.
• Provide project insights, translating real time data into concise performance dashboards and reports for project and client needs.
• Analyse historical project data for improved risk analysis and project forecasting.
• Assist with the production of reporting and KPI analysis.

Skills

Project scheduling

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Independent working

Education

Diploma or higher qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Job description

Greenvolt Next is committed to decentralized energy production, as it represents one of the key pillars of the energy transition and a crucial lever for reducing electricity bills. We have partnerships across Europe, based on local expertise and a deep understanding of each market.

The Scheduler/Project Controls Engineer is responsible for developing, managing and monitoring project schedules from concept through to completion, ensuring clear visibility of progress, critical paths, key interfaces and project risks. The role provides accurate project controls, forecasting and performance insights to support effective decision-making, resource planning and the successful delivery of projects on time and in line with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain project schedules from project concept to project completion.
• Monitor planned and actual progress including demonstration of impacting events.
• Assist stakeholders by highlighting clear critical paths, key interfaces and trade timelines.
• Provide construction and commissioning teams with clear labour, material and equipment requirements.
• Coordinate with commercial teams to develop cash flow forecasts and earned value analysis on projects.
• Provide project insights, translating real time data into concise performance dashboards and reports for project and client needs.
• Analyse historical project data for improved risk analysis and project forecasting.
• Assist with the production of reporting and KPI analysis.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in construction scheduling using Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of construction contracts and client requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to integrate effectively across multiple high-performing teams.
• Dynamic and motivated, with the ability to work independently when required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience;
• Free birthday day
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Discounts from local businesses.
• Being part of an international environment

Additional Benefits after successful completion of probation

• Company Pension
• Death in Service
• Income Protection
• Flexible Friday
• Professional Membership fees
• Training and CPD

This job description is intended as a general guideline and is not exhaustive; it is a flexible document and may be subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the company.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity! Note this role is based in Ireland and you must be based in Ireland to complete the tasks of this role

We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone!