Project Planner

First Recruitment Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Professional Development

Inclusive Work Environment

Pension

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Planner to join their Complex Infrastructure team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale projects in transportation and urban development. You will be responsible for creating and managing project schedules, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and ensuring project objectives are met. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a collaborative team that values innovation and individual contributions while advancing your career in project management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project planning for complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and monitor progress.
• Lead planning workshops and produce actionable project reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Primavera P6

Project Management Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Project Planner – Complex Infrastructure

Location: Dublin or Galway - Republic of Ireland
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role:

On behalf of our client, a globally recognised engineering and design consultancy, we are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Project Planner to join their Complex Infrastructure team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects across transportation, urban development, and critical infrastructure sectors.

As a Project Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, monitoring progress, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Schedule Development: Prepare and maintain baseline project schedules, defining work breakdown structures (WBS), identifying critical paths, and establishing key milestones.
2. Interactive Planning: Lead planning workshops, applying industry best practices and benchmarking data to create robust and achievable schedules.
3. Progress Monitoring: Track and validate work progress, updating schedules in line with actual performance.
4. Variance Analysis: Identify and report on schedule variances, including earned value, schedule performance index (SPI), and cost performance index (CPI).
5. Resource Management: Collaborate with project teams to define and manage resource requirements, ensuring consistency with cost control objectives.
6. Reporting & Communication: Produce and present detailed project reports, trending charts, and schedule analyses, providing clear and actionable insights to stakeholders.

Skills & Experience Required:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
2. Demonstrable experience using Primavera P6 or equivalent project planning software.
3. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including critical path method (CPM) and earned value management (EVM).
4. Experience in infrastructure projects, particularly within the transportation, urban development, or critical infrastructure sectors.
5. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate project performance data.
6. Strong communication and presentation abilities, with experience engaging with stakeholders.
7. Proven capacity to lead and facilitate planning meetings effectively.

What Our Client Offers:

1. Flexible Working Arrangements: Remote and hybrid working options tailored to your needs.
2. Professional Development: Access to CPD-accredited training programmes and clear career progression opportunities.
3. Inclusive Work Environment: A diverse and collaborative culture that values individuality and promotes employee well-being.
4. Company benefits including Pension and generous holiday entitlement.