Planning Manager

TGS International Group; Dublin; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TGS International Group seeks a Planning Manager to lead strategic and operational planning for complex construction projects with a focus on M&E installations. You will drive programme development, resource planning, progress tracking and reporting through pre-construction to close-out.

Responsibilities include developing detailed master plans using Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject and MS Project, coordinating with subcontractors, tracking progress, and presenting outputs to clients and

Formación

• Extensive experience in construction planning in a senior role.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, and Microsoft Project.
• Experience delivering fully resourced, logically linked programmes.
• Experience on large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects, ideally with M&E focus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, manage and maintain detailed master programmes using scheduling tools.
• Produce Level 1-4 programmes in line with contract expectations.
• Resource-load programmes and link to cost and procurement.
• Incorporate subcontractor input into the programme.
• Track progress and compare against baseline metrics.
• Generate and interpret a full suite of planning outputs.
• Identify schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain live risk registers for planning risks.
• Lead scenario modelling and recovery analysis.
• Support acceleration with crash strategies while safeguarding safety and quality.
• Align programmes with NEC, FIDIC, or JCT requirements.
• Present planning information to clients, leadership and stakeholders.
• Support tender/bid-stage programmes and mentor junior planners.
• Help standardise planning practices across the organisation.

Conocimientos

Senior planning experience

Programme management

Stakeholder communication

Herramientas

Primavera P6

ASTA Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Descripción del empleo

The Planning Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational planning of complex construction projects, with a particular emphasis on Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) installations.

This individual will lead programme development, resource planning, progress tracking, and reporting across the full project lifecycle—from pre-construction to commissioning and close-out.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed master construction programmes using Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, Microsoft Project, and other scheduling tools.


• Produce Level 1-4 programmes as required, in line with contract and client expectations.


• Accurately resource-load programmes and link to cost and procurement schedules.


• Incorporate subcontractor and supplier input into the overall programme.


• Track and update programmes regularly, measuring actual progress against baseline.


• Generate and interpret a full suite of planning outputs.


• Proactively identify schedule-related risks and develop time-based mitigation strategies.


• Maintain a live risk register for planning-related risks and provide inputs into broader project risk management efforts.


• Lead "what-if" and recovery scenario modelling.


• Support acceleration efforts by developing programme crash strategies without compromising safety or quality.


• Align programmes with commercial strategy and contractual requirements (e.g., NEC, FIDIC, JCT).


• Present planning information confidently and clearly to clients, senior leadership, and project stakeholders.


• Support pre-construction teams in the development of tender and bid-stage programmes.


• Lead and mentor junior planners and scheduling engineers across multiple projects.


• Help develop and standardise planning best practices and templates across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction planning, with a successful track record in a senior planning role.


• Proficiency in Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, and Microsoft Project.


• Demonstrated experience of delivering fully resourced and logically linked programmes.


• Proven ability to produce and interpret outputs such as critical path analysis, float calculations, histograms, and earned value metrics.


• Experience across large-scale, multi-disciplinary construction projects, ideally with M&E focus.

Additional Information

Having an inclusive and flexible culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic, and innovative organisation.