Planner

Perform Recruitment; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Job summary

Perform Recruitment is seeking a Planner on behalf of a well-established civil engineering and utilities contractor based in Co. Mayo. The role focuses on construction planning, programme management, and project coordination across Ireland.

You will develop and maintain project programmes, monitor progress, and provide reports to stakeholders. A third-level Engineering qualification and 2–3 years in a civil contracting environment are preferred.

Qualifications

• Third-level engineering qualification or related discipline.
• 2–3 years in civil engineering contracting would be advantageous.
• Strong planning, scheduling and programme management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, monitoring and updating of project programmes.
• Create, maintain and review programmes using MS Project.
• Prepare progress reports, forecasts and updates for stakeholders.
• Coordinate with project teams to meet timelines.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Programme management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Planner

Perform Recruitment is hiring on behalf of our client, a well-established companyspecialising in civil engineering and utilities projects across Ireland. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Planner to join their team at theirhead office in Co. Mayo.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional to develop their career in construction planning, programme management, and project coordination while working on a variety of civil engineering and utilities projects.

The Role

Reporting to the Pre-Construction and Planning Manager, you will support the planning, monitoring, and updating of project programmes, ensuring accurate reporting and effective coordination with project teams to help deliver projects within agreed timelines.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Creating, maintaining, and reviewing project programmes using MS Project.
• Liaising with project teams to review and update existing programmes.
• Proactively monitoring project progress on a weekly basis and identifying potential delays.
• Maintaining accurate project records and ensuring planning information is organised and up to date.
• Preparing progress reports, forecasts, and programme updates for team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Using project management tools to plan and manage project timeframes.
• Assisting in the preparation of contingency programmes when project schedules change.
• Supporting project teams in identifying scheduling issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Prioritising tasks and ensuring planning deliverables are completed within agreed deadlines.
• Providing detailed planning support and assistance to the Pre-Construction and Planning Manager as required.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a range of civil engineering and utilities projects while developing your technical, organisational, and project planning expertise.

What We're Looking For

• A third-level qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of experience in a civil engineering contracting environment would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, and programme management.
• Excellent IT skills, including practical knowledge of planning software such as MS Project.
• Strong record-keeping abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational, time-management, and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to analyse information, identify potential issues, and solve problems effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to liaise effectively with project teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver accurate outputs within tight deadlines.

What's on Offer

• Full-time position based in Co. Mayo.
• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Additional company benefits.
• Opportunity to work on civil engineering and utilities projects across Ireland.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Opportunity to strengthen your expertise in construction planning and project programme management.

If you're an organised and detail-oriented engineering professional looking to develop your career in construction planning, we'd love to hear from you.

The company is committed to providing an equal opportunities working environment.