Lead Planning Engineer

PACE Global; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Global in Dublin is seeking a strategic Lead Planner to manage major projects from pre-construction through delivery. You will own programme development, monitoring, and controls, aligning with project objectives and driving safe, efficient execution.

Reporting to the Regional Planning Manager, you will lead planning teams, collaborate with commercial, design and construction, and ensure delivery milestones are met while maintaining compliance with contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven track record of planning complex, large-scale construction projects within a main contracting environment.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar software.
• Membership of a recognised professional body (APM, PMI, CIOB, etc.).
• Experience in the integration of design and procurement within construction planning.
• Familiarity with BIM integration, cost management systems, and advanced risk management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project programmes across pre-construction, procurement, and construction phases.
• Identify critical paths, dependencies, and milestones; prepare scenario planning and recovery plans.
• Monitor progress against baseline; identify delays and implement mitigation measures.
• Produce high-level programme reports, dashboards, and metrics for stakeholders.
• Support change processes with accurate impact analysis on design or scope variations.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, clients, and subcontractors to align on programme requirements and milestones.
• Proactively identify programme risks and ensure compliance with contractual and statutory obligations.
• Mentor and guide junior planners across the Dublin region.

Skills

Project planning

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Project controls

Education

Degree in Construction or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Our client is a premier, family-owned construction leader with an expansive global footprint. Known for delivering high-value, complex projects, they are committed to innovation and excellence. They foster a culture of trust and certainty, consistently shaping the future of the built environment. They are currently seeking a strategic Lead Planner to join their Dublin-based operations.

The Role

The Lead Planner will take ownership of the planning function for major assigned projects, ensuring that programme development, monitoring, and controls align perfectly with project objectives.

Reporting to the Regional Planning Manager, you will act as a pivotal link between commercial, design, and construction teams. You will provide essential leadership to project planning teams, driving safe, efficient, and compliant execution from pre-construction through to final delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Management: Develop and maintain comprehensive project programmes across pre-construction, procurement, and construction phases.
• Strategic Planning: Identify critical paths, dependencies, and key milestones; prepare scenario planning, resource-loaded programmes, and recovery plans as needed.
• Project Controls: Monitor progress against the baseline, identify potential delays, and implement effective mitigation measures.
• Reporting & Analytics: Produce high-level programme reports, dashboards, and metrics for internal and external stakeholders.
• Change Management: Support the change process by providing accurate impact analysis regarding design or scope variations.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Collaborate with Project Managers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure total alignment on programme requirements and milestones.
• Risk & Compliance: Proactively identify programme risks and ensure all activities meet contractual, company, and statutory obligations.
• Leadership: Mentor and guide junior planners, promoting a culture of knowledge sharing and best practice across the Dublin region.

Requirements

Required:

• Education: Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Proven track record of planning complex, large-scale construction projects within a main contracting environment.
• Software Skills: High level of proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar industry-standard software.
• Membership of a recognised professional body (APM, PMI, CIOB, etc.).
• Experience in the seamless integration of design and procurement within construction planning.
• Familiarity with BIM integration, cost management systems, and advanced risk management tools.

Ready to Step Forward?

PACE welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. PACE is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.