MEP Planning Lead

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

King & Moffatt Building Services seeks a Planning Manager to lead project planning across major MEP projects in Ireland and Europe. You will develop, manage and oversee programmes, ensuring accurate progress reporting and critical path analysis.

The role requires 10+ years in planning within construction or MEP, expert Primavera P6, and strong leadership and stakeholder management. You will mentor junior planners and implement best-practice planning controls in a dynamic, client-facing

Qualifications

• 10+ years planning experience in construction or MEP environments.
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 (essential).
• Strong understanding of project controls and risk management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proven leadership and team-management experience.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• PMI-SP or similar certification beneficial.
• Experience in large-scale MEP projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Create baseline programmes and manage schedule updates.
• Conduct critical path analysis, resource loading, and forecasting.
• Identify programme risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Produce weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Support commercial teams with delay analysis and EoT submissions.
• Present programme updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project, engineering, commercial, and site teams.
• Lead and mentor junior planners.
• Implement best-practice planning processes and improve planning controls.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Operating for over 45 years, King & Moffatt Building Services provide complete Mechanical and Electrical services across all sectors of the construction industry including Industrial, Logistics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Mining, Healthcare,Commercial,Hotel & Leisure, High-End Residential, Public, and Energy.

From design stage to the installation and the ongoing maintenance of their facilities, our valued and highly skilled workforce provide our clients with an efficient, reliable and best in class service.

A Deloitte Best Managed Company Award winner for eight years running, we pride ourselves on being a full building services solutions provider and have successfully delivered multiple large-scale projects in Ireland, the UK & mainland Europe.

Job Description

Reporting to the Operations Manager the planning Manager is responsible for leading project planning activities across major MEP projects in Ireland & Europe. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, managing, and overseeing all project programmes, ensuring accurate progress reporting, critical path analysis, and effective communication with stakeholders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
• Create baseline programmes and manage schedule updates
• Conduct critical path analysis, resource loading, and forecasting
• Identify programme risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Produce weekly and monthly progress reports
• Support commercial teams with delay analysis and EoT submissions
• Present programme updates to internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with project, engineering, commercial, and site teams
• Lead and mentor junior planners
• Implement best-practice planning processes and improve planning controls

Qualifications

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years planning experience in construction or MEP environments
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 (essential)
• Strong understanding of project controls and risk management
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Proven leadership and team-management experience
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• PMI-SP or similar certification beneficial
• Experience in large-scale MEP projects is desirable

Additional Information

Having an inclusive and flexible culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation.

As well as being supported and encouraged to develop your career here at King and Moffatt, we also offer the following:

• Professional Development support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness programs

At King and Moffatt, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation, creativity, and success. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, valued, and respected regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. We strive to build a culture that celebrates differences, encourages open dialogue, and promotes equal opportunities for growth and advancement. By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, we not only strengthen our organisation but also enrich the lives of our employees and the communities we serve