Planner

Global Professional Consultants; Ireland; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company pension scheme

Laptop and mobile provided

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Wedding leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

CPD and development opportunities

EAP

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants is seeking an experienced Planner / Scheduler for Cork-based construction projects. You will develop, manage and maintain project programmes to ensure timely delivery within budget and quality.

Responsibilities include tender-stage programmes, detailed schedules with MS Project, Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject, monitoring progress, managing the critical path, and preparing reports for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• 3–5+ years’ planning and scheduling experience in construction.
• Experience on medium to large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of sequencing, methodologies, and resource planning.
• Familiarity with Irish construction standards and delivery practices.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and/or Asta Powerproject.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear and accurate tender-stage construction programmes and supporting narrative submissions in coordination with the estimating team under tight deadlines.
• Produce and maintain detailed construction schedules using industry-standard tools (MS Project, Primavera P6; Asta Powerproject advantageous).
• Break down project scope into work packages, activities, and sequences aligned with project deliverables.
• Monitor progress against baseline programmes and maintain accurate schedule updates.
• Identify deviations from plan and carry out critical path analysis.
• Coordinate with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors to validate programme information.
• Chair and support regular progress meetings to review timelines, delays, and corrective actions.
• Identify scheduling risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect programme delivery.
• Assess the impact of scope changes, delays, and unforeseen events on time and cost.
• Prepare and present reports including Gantt charts, S-curves, dashboards, and programme updates.
• Communicate key schedule metrics and forecasts clearly to stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

MS Project

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Irish construction standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Asta Powerproject

Job description

A Tier 2 construction contractor is seeking an experienced Planner / Scheduler for projects based in Cork. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining project programmes to ensure the timely delivery of construction projects within budget and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear and accurate tender-stage construction programmes and supporting narrative submissions in coordination with the estimating team under tight deadlines.
• Produce and maintain detailed construction schedules using industry-standard tools (MS Project, Primavera P6; Asta Powerproject advantageous).
• Break down project scope into work packages, activities, and sequences aligned with project deliverables.
• Monitor progress against baseline programmes and maintain accurate schedule updates.
• Identify deviations from plan and carry out critical path analysis.
• Coordinate with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors to validate programme information.
• Chair and support regular progress meetings to review timelines, delays, and corrective actions.
• Identify scheduling risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect programme delivery.
• Assess the impact of scope changes, delays, and unforeseen events on time and cost.
• Prepare and present reports including Gantt charts, S-curves, dashboards, and programme updates.
• Communicate key schedule metrics and forecasts clearly to stakeholders and clients.

Requirements

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 3–5+ years’ experience in planning and scheduling within the construction industry.
• Experience working on medium to large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, methodologies, and resource planning.
• Familiarity with Irish construction standards, regulations, and delivery practices.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and/or Asta Powerproject.
• 21 days annual leave, increasing with long service
• Company pension scheme
• Company vehicle
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Wedding leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Comprehensive training, CPD, and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Regular company social and wellbeing initiatives