Planner - Tender Department

Suir Engineering Ltd; Waterford; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Company pension contributions

Maternity and paternity leave

Private health insurance contribution

Life and disability cover

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

CPD and chartership supports

International assignments

Job summary

Suir Engineering Ltd, Waterford, is seeking a Project Planner to work in the Estimation department on bid programmes across multiple sectors. The role is based in Waterford and involves coordinating with estimating, engineering, procurement and construction teams to deliver realistic tender schedules.

You will develop detailed programmes, analyse milestones and risks, and contribute to value engineering and bid strategies.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in project planning, scheduling or construction controls.
• Experience in tendering, pre-construction, EPC, utilities, energy or infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management and construction sequencing.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed tender programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Prepare project schedules from first principles based on tender docs, drawings and specs.
• Establish realistic construction sequences, durations and resource needs.
• Identify milestones, critical paths and schedule constraints.
• Produce schedule narratives, reports and visual presentations for tenders.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

CPM scheduling

Resource planning

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Hybrid / Waterford, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Construction & Built Environment | Construction operations
Salary: Competitive salary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Planner to join our Estimation department and work across Bids on all Suir Engineering sectors- this role will be based in our Waterford office.

Here in Suir Engineering we are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. We provide best in class contracting solutions with in-house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to our customers. Over the past 40 years we have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. We are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K, Germany, Denmark and Sweden.

We recognise that continued business success depends on our commitment to and development of our people. We are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure our company appeals to the best and brightest people. We wish for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop during their career with Suir. We are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through our wellbeing programmes and supports to employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club.

The Project Planner plays a critical role within the Tendering Department by developing comprehensive project schedules and execution plans for bids and proposals. Working closely with estimating, engineering, procurement, and construction teams, the Project Planner ensures that tender programmes are realistic, competitive, and aligned with client requirements. The role involves analysing project scope, identifying key milestones, assessing project risks, and producing detailed schedules that support successful tender submissions across energy, power, renewable, utility, and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed tender programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Prepare project schedules from first principles based on tender documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Establish realistic construction sequences, project durations, and resource requirements.
• Identify key project milestones, critical paths, and schedule constraints.
• Produce schedule narratives, programme reports, and visual presentations to support tender submissions.
• Collaborate with estimators, engineers, procurement specialists, and bid managers during the tendering process.
• Review client requirements and proposed delivery strategies.
• Support the development of construction methodologies and execution plans.
• Assist in identifying value engineering opportunities and programme efficiencies.
• Participate in tender review meetings and client presentations when required.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis and evaluate programme-related risks.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery durations and resource optimisation.
• Engage with internal project delivery teams to validate proposed schedules.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain input on construction durations and logistics.
• Work closely with commercial and procurement teams to ensure alignment of lead times and project milestones.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in project planning, scheduling, or construction/project controls.
• Previous experience working within a tendering, pre-construction, EPC, utilities, energy, renewable, or infrastructure environment.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management and construction sequencing.
• Experience developing schedules for multidisciplinary engineering and construction projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
• Experience with resource planning and programme optimisation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and project scope documentation.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methodologies and project execution principles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel/Powerpoint and reporting skills.

In return from Suir Engineering:

• 23 days annual leave
• Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Health Insurance contribution
• Life and Disability cover
• EAP for employees and their families
• Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities
• Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of our European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany.

Our way of workingis called the Suir Way, designed to help us on a journey of continuous improvement.

• Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working.
• Our people have a voice and feel empowered.
• We have an in-built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement.
• Value is delivered every step of the journey.Our efficient processes deliver value.
• We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business.

Suir Engineering are an equal opportunities employer, we value our greatest asset …. our People.