Planning Manager

Winthrop Technologies; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career progression opportunities

Professional development support

Competitive salary packages

Job summary

A leading data centre construction firm based in Dublin is seeking a Planning Lead to manage project schedules and controls for large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in construction, proficiency in Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject, and excellent communication skills. This role involves liaising with stakeholders, preparing progress reports, and ensuring project alignment with company standards. Join a forward-thinking team in a high-growth sector with long-term career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in the construction industry, preferably within a main contracting environment.
• Experience working on large-scale projects, ideally within the data centre industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes and project controls.
• Prepare progress reviews and reports for senior management.
• Liaise with stakeholders to review project progress and identify risks.

Skills

Engineering

Construction Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Scheduling

Risk Management

Performance Tracking

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

BIM

Job description

Overview

Winthrop Technologies is Europe's only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

Reporting to the Regional Planning Manager, the Planning Lead will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and reviewing project schedules and controls procedures. This role requires strong analytical, technical, and communication skills, with a focus on proactive planning, risk management, and performance tracking to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and review detailed master construction programmes and project controls procedures for live projects
• Prepare and present progress reviews and reports to senior management
• Liaise with key stakeholders to review project progress, identify risks, and support proactive problem-solving
• Establish and manage project schedule resource requirements across all phases — pre-construction, construction, and commissioning
• Create and maintain progress reporting tools to monitor the achievement of project goals and milestones
• Provide performance updates and variance reports, identifying corrective actions where required
• Represent the Planning function in client and subcontractor meetings, ensuring clear communication of schedule status and planning issues
• Support account management and business development by building and maintaining long-term client relationships
• Take ownership of assigned projects and assist colleagues on other projects as needed
• Ensure project planning practices align with company standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Minimum 6+ years' relevant experience in the construction industry, preferably within a main contracting environment
• Experience working on large-scale projects, ideally within the data centre or high-tech industrial sectors
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, and planning processes
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject; experience with BIM / digital construction tools and workflows is highly desirable
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills, with a sound understanding of programming techniques and typical production rates
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex planning information clearly
• Capable of working to defined, and often challenging, timescales
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contractual and project management principles

Benefits

• Work with a market leader in the Data centre Construction industry
• Be part of a forward-thinking team delivering critical infrastructure in a high-growth sector
• Long-term career progression opportunities and professional development support
• Competitive salary packages

Winthrop Technologies Ltd. are an equal opportunities employer.