Planner

BAM UK & Ireland; Carlow; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% pension contribution

Private Health Insurance

26 days annual leave

Learning & Development opportunities

Company vehicles (role dependent)

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is looking for a Planner to join their Building Team in Carlow. You'll have the chance to work on large construction projects, develop your skills, and shape your career. The role requires a relevant degree and at least 2 years of planning experience.

We offer an 8% pension contribution, private health insurance, 26 days of annual leave, and learning opportunities. Join us to help build a sustainable tomorrow while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years previous planning experience in construction.
• Main contractor experience preferred.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Project planning and progress monitoring.
• Coordinate schedules with site management and contractors.
• Develop and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Planning experience

Construction methodologies knowledge

Microsoft Office suite proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Asta

Job description

Planner – Building Team (Co. Carlow)

Building a sustainable tomorrow. What if it brought more purpose, more growth, more balance – and more time for what really matters?

BAM is where you can do your best work on projects that improve people’s lives. And it's also where you’ll find the freedom to grow, the support to thrive, and the chance to shape your career on your terms.

What’s in it for you?

Opportunities to work with a great team on some of Ireland’s largest, dynamic and most exciting construction and civil engineering projects. Opportunity to develop your skills to the highest industry standards at one of the country’s largest construction firms.

We are committed to our employees and offer strong competitive salaries along with benefits such as:

• 8% pension contribution.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Dental Plan.
• 26 days annual leave, incremental with years of service.
• 2 Wellbeing days annually.
• Paid maternity & paternity leave.
• Learning & Development opportunities – internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
• Company vehicles (role dependent).

Making Possible

• Project planning using Primavera P6, MS Project or Asta.
• Project progress measuring & monitoring.
• Project progress reporting.
• Coordinate schedules with site management, design teams & contractors.
• Understand & maintain the contract programme.
• Subcontractor progress monitoring.
• Develop & monitor KPIs.
• Measure quantities from drawings to generate progress reports.
• Assist with integration of programmes into BIM models (4d planning).
• Provide strategic advice for safeguarding and growth and development.
• Work as part of a team, including through the flexible allocation of work as it arises.

What do you bring to the role?

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Engineering or equivalent.
• Ideal candidate will have 2+ years previous planning experience.
• Proven experience in a planning role in the building construction industry (main contractor experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and lead times.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to take a multi-disciplined approach to building projects.
• Technical orientation and fully conversant in drawings, specs, BOQs, critical path programming, network analysis.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a fully integrated team is essential.
• Detail oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Proactive and solution focused approach.
• Full driving licence.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland and fluent English.

Equal Opportunities

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.