Planner

steve-jobs; Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

steve-jobs is hiring a Planner in Cork, Ireland, to develop and maintain programmes for civil engineering and infrastructure projects. This senior position requires at least 5 years of planning experience and strong knowledge of construction methodologies.

The successful candidate will challenge project teams, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and mentor junior planners. Candidates should possess proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6 and have the ability to analyse risks and ensure compliance with planning standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in planning for civil engineering/infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent.
• Ability to challenge and influence project teams to improve delivery performance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain tender and contract baseline programmes using industry-standard software.
• Break down project scope into phases, work packages, and critical activities.
• Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities and propose mitigation strategies.

Skills

Planning for civil engineering/infrastructure projects

Construction methodologies

MS Project

Primavera P6

Resource loading and analysis

Logic-linked programmes

Strong communication skills

4D planning tools or BIM integration

Job description

Our Client is now hiring a Planner to join our team. The Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining robust, logic‑linked programmes that define how projects will be delivered from tender through to execution. This role ensures projects are logically sequenced, appropriately resource‑loaded, risks identified, and methodologies communicated clearly to clients and delivery teams. The Planner also contributes to developing capability within the team by mentoring junior colleagues.

About You

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in planning for civil engineering / infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6 or equivalent.
• Experience in resource loading and analysis of labour, plant, and subcontractors.
• Experience producing logic‑linked programmes with clear critical paths and float analysis.
• Ability to challenge and influence project teams to improve delivery performance.
• Strong communication skills – able to present programmes clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience in tendering and pre‑construction advantageous.
• Experience with 4D planning tools or BIM integration advantageous.
• Full clean Irish driver licence.
• Authorised to work in Ireland i.e. stamp 4 or critical skills visa.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with attention to detail.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to work independently.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
• Commercially aware with understanding of risk and contract implications.
• Resilient and confident in challenging assumptions and highlighting risks.
• Supportive of developing others, with the ability to mentor and coach junior colleagues.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsible For

• Prepare and maintain tender and contract baseline programmes using industry‑standard software (e.g. MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Break down project scope into phases, work packages, and critical activities.
• Develop construction methodologies, phasing diagrams, and resource‑loaded programmes.
• Ensure programmes are fully logic‑linked with robust critical path and float analysis.
• Proactively identify risks, constraints, and opportunities and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support bid teams with method statements, phasing diagrams, and client presentations.
• Provide input into project delivery sequencing, resourcing, and mitigation options.
• Monitor compliance with planning standards and company processes.
• Lead or support planning input at contract review and progress meetings.
• Mentor and support junior planners in developing their technical and professional capability.
• Assist in claims and dispute resolution by providing programme and methodology evidence.

Job Nature

Full Time

Job Level

Sr. Position

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their resumes to [e-mail] mentioning "Job Title" in the subject line.