Planner (Construction)

GPC - Global Professional Consultants; Cork; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€75,000 - €85,000

21 days annual leave, increasing with长

Company pension scheme

Company vehicle

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Wedding leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

CPD and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Regular company social and wellbeing

Job summary

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

The role requires collaboration with project teams, subcontractors, and clients to optimise timelines, resource planning, and risk mitigation across multiple live projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in construction management or related field.
• 35+ years of planning/scheduling experience in construction.
• Experience on medium to large-scale projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project and/or Asta Powerproject.
• Knowledge of Irish construction standards and regulations.
• Understanding of critical path method and earned value analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop tender-stage construction programmes and submissions.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules using MS Project, Primavera P6, or Asta Powerproject.
• Break down scope into work packages and sequences.
• Monitor progress against baselines and update schedules.
• Perform critical path analysis and mitigations.
• Coordinate with project managers, site teams and subcontractors.
• Lead progress meetings and review timelines, delays and actions.
• Present schedule reports, dashboards and forecasts to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement in planning practices.
• Capture lessons learned across projects.

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline

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. The role requires close collaboration with project teams, subcontractors, and clients to optimise project timelines, manage resources effectively, and minimise risk of delays across multiple live projects.

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
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and scheduling practices
• Contribute to lessons learned and process improvements across projects

Requirements

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline
• 35+ 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
• Understanding of key project controls principles (critical path method, earned value analysis)

Benefits

• €75,000 - €85,000
• 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

Skills: Planner Construction Engineering TPBN1_IJ