Lead Project Planner: Drive Integrated Schedules & Risk

Kirby Group Engineering; Kildare; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking a Project Planner to support multi-disciplinary project delivery across Ireland. You will facilitate planning and scheduling, provide expert guidance to junior planners, and liaise with the Commercial Team to ensure resources and budgets align with the target schedule.

The role requires strong knowledge of planning software, contract documentation review, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Quantity Surveying or strong trades background coupled with technical ability may be considered
• 5+ years’ experience / demonstrate ability to develop and implement plans, monitor and control work
• Must be capable of producing project plans from design and commercial information
• Must be capable of coordinating the development of multiple project plans
• Microsoft Project / P6 or Equivalent Planning Software, Microsoft Office tools – Excellent report writing skills
• Time management essential to satisfy demands of busy schedule

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality of service to the project manager
• Managing, mentoring and providing guidance to Planners / Juniors as required depending
• Review Contract documentation and highlight key schedule and tracking requirements
• Develop Construction schedule based on high level target schedule and WBS received from Project manager
• Support in client schedule negotiations
• Labour & Metrics load the schedule based on hours & quantities received from the Commercial Team
• Develop the required Trackers and Reporting templates
• Develop fully integrated construction schedule in conjunction with the Main Contractor and Project Manager
• Measure & track weekly progress and efficiency in consultation with the Site Team and validate this formally with the Commercial Team every 2 / 3 weeks
• Highlight potential risks and roadblocks to the project team and lead planner on an ongoing basis

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Progress reporting

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

3rd level qualification in Electrical/Mechanical/Building Services Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking a Project Planner to support multi-disciplinary project delivery across Ireland. You will facilitate planning and scheduling, provide expert guidance to junior planners, and liaise with the Commercial Team to ensure resources and budgets align with the target schedule.

The role requires strong knowledge of planning software, contract documentation review, and effective communication with stakeholders.