Planning Graduate Programme 2027

Dornan; Cork; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Women @ Dornan

Dornan Strava Club

Be Yourself

Job summary

Dornan invites applications for its Planning Graduate Programme 2027 to be placed on projects across Ireland, the UK and Mainland Europe. You will receive on‑the‑job training under a Senior Planner in a live construction environment.

Your day‑to‑day will include developing the Project Controls Systems, setting up WBS, PMS, schedules, and cost loading, baselining the schedule and monitoring progress. We seek candidates working towards a Level 8 Construction Management degree with excellent

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Construction Management or related Degree (Level 8).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Project Controls Systems: Setting up WBS, PMS, develop the Schedule, S-Curves and Manpower Histograms; Cost Loading of Programs (as required); Baseline the Schedule.
• Implementing the Project Controls systems.
• Progress Measuring of all works, Direct & Sub-Contract, using the Dornan bespoke PMS.
• Monitoring of labour hours & Analysis of labour efficiencies.
• Updating project schedule in Primavera/ASTA.
• Systems Turnover Tracking.
• Monitor delays & client Notifications as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Construction Management degree (Level 8)

Job description

We are now inviting applications for our Planning Graduate Programme 2027. Successful candidates will be placed on projects in Ireland, the UK and Mainland Europe. As a Graduate Planner with Dornan, your training will be fully on the job under the supervision and mentorship of a Senior Planner in a live construction environment. To ensure you are getting the best experience possible we have curated a programme which will help you reach your full potential within the role.

Your day to day will include:

• Development of the Project Controls Systems specific to the Project including: Setting up WBS; Set up Progress Measurement System (PMS); Develop the Schedule, S-Curves and Manpower Histograms ; Cost Loading of Programs (as required); Baseline the Schedule
• Implementing the Project Controls systems
• Progress Measuring of all works, Direct & Sub-Contract, using the Dornan bespoke PMS
• Monitoring of labour hours & Analysis of labour efficiencies
• Updating project schedule in Primavera/ASTA
• Systems Turnover Tracking
• Monitor delays & client Notifications as required

What we are looking for:

• Working towards a Construction Management or related Degree (Level 8).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Women @ Dornan:

Our W@D Network through mentorship, development, and advocacy empowers women and promotes a more forward thinking construction industry.

Dornan Strava Club:

Employees can take part in fitness challenges, build connections across the business, and contribute to monthly charitable giving initiatives.

Be Yourself:

We want everyone at Dornan to feel welcome, valued, and supported. By embracing different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, we create an environment where people can be themselves, grow their careers, and thrive.