Planning Engineer

Clarke Bridges Resourcing; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke Bridges Resourcing is seeking a Planning Engineer based in Dublin, Ireland. This role is ideal for candidates looking to transition from site-based engineering to an office environment with a 9-to-5 schedule. Candidates with no previous planning experience are welcome if they have a minimum of 3-5 years of site experience.

The ideal candidate should be proficient in construction methodologies and possess good communication skills. This position requires experience in civil engineering and an understanding of planning processes. Relevant educational qualifications and membership in professional organizations are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Looking to progress a career as a Project Planner in civil engineering.
• Production of Tender Programmes required.
• Experience working closely with the Bid team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project solutions.
• Contribute to project reporting using KPIs.
• Engage in planning and sequencing of works.

Skills

Construction methodologies

Communication skills

Asta/planning programme/software experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree or HND in a relevant subject

Professional membership (RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/CIBSE)

Job description

Our client is a leading engineering and construction business operating across the UK and Ireland.

Due to a significant workload they have a requirement for a Planning Engineer.

They will consider someone with no previous planning experience looking to forge a career within planning. However, this would be equivalent to a senior engineer level i.e. spent minimum 3‑5 years on site and progressed through engineering ranks.

Our client will consider more qualified candidates for this role, but they must have relevant site engineering and planning experience – new build and civil engineering/infrastructure.

If you no longer want to be in a site‑based engineering role and are looking for a more fixed office‑based 9‑to‑5, this opportunity might be for you.

You would have a good handle on construction methodologies and have produced short‑term programmes.

Ideally you would have had some planning experience but in a short period of time would be expected to be self‑sufficient in planning works for tenders, progress mark‑ups, resource loading and be able to advise projects on opportunities to gain betterment on a project programme.

You will also be expected to contribute to the project reporting using KPIs centred around production rates and outputs.

Planning Overview

The Planning function is key to the success of a project: planning and sequencing the permanent works, logistics and temporary works phasing, engaging our project teams in BIM and assisting with development of the cost plan.

As a Planner you will develop and implement project solutions, record progress and set the course for short, medium and long‑term project delivery.

Working alongside their Heads of Delivery, Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineers and Supervisors, you will proactively engage with the entire team, gaining vital experience of all roles involved in the construction process.

In addition, you will work closely with the Design and Operational teams, as well as the commercial function to ensure cost controls are in place and monitored. When interacting with clients, you will be an ambassador for the company.

Personal Qualifications / Experience

• Looking to progress a career as a Project Planner specifically within new build and civil engineering/infrastructure.
• Production of Tender Programmes.
• Experience working closely with the Bid team.
• Sector experience ideally includes substructures, enabling, infrastructure, landscaping and superstructure packages; leading to building houses.
• Outgoing, personable individual with exceptional communication skills.
• Asta/planning programme/software experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Degree, or HND in a relevant subject desirable.
• Professional membership of one or more of the following: RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/CIBSE.