Project Planner

Ramboll; Swords; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

27 days annual leave

Pension matching

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Job summary

Ramboll seeks an experienced Planner to develop, manage and monitor project programmes for major infrastructure schemes in Ireland. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers and commercial teams to ensure robust, integrated schedules across the project lifecycle.

You will contribute to programme controls, providing accurate reporting and analysis to support timely decision-making and milestone achievement. The role requires hybrid working with office/site presence around Dublin.

Qualifications

• Experience planning on major infrastructure projects (metro, aviation, rail, water, highways).
• Strong scheduling and project controls knowledge.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project programmes and schedules.
• Integrate design, procurement and construction activities into coherent plans.
• Monitor progress and performance against baselines.
• Produce programme reports, dashboards and progress updates for teams and stakeholders.
• Support change management and programme risk mitigation.
• Review contractor programmes for alignment with project requirements.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Programme controls

Analytical skills

Communication & coordination

Education

Engineering or construction management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Planner with a strong track record in programme planning and scheduling on major infrastructure projects? You will play a key role in developing, managing and monitoring project programmes across nationally significant D&B infrastructure projects in Ireland including metro, aviation, rail, water and highway schemes.

Join our Project & Programme Management team and help close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As Planner, you will be responsible for supporting the development and management of project schedules across major infrastructure projects in Ireland. You will work closely with project managers, engineers and commercial teams to ensure robust, integrated programmes are in place and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

You will contribute to programme controls, providing accurate reporting and analysis to support decision-making and ensure projects are delivered on time and in line with key milestones.

Working pattern: Hybrid role requiring office and site attendance as required, with a majority of projects delivered in and around Dublin.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Developing, maintaining and updating detailed project programmes and schedules
• Supporting the integration of design, procurement and construction activities into coherent, deliverable plans
• Monitoring project progress and performance against baseline programmes
• Identifying programme risks, delays and critical path impacts, and supporting mitigation strategies
• Producing programme reports, dashboards and progress updates for project teams and stakeholders
• Supporting change management processes, including assessment of programme impacts
• Assisting in the development of programme controls, governance and reporting frameworks
• Reviewing contractor programmes and ensuring alignment with project requirements
• Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure realistic planning assumptions and sequencing
• Contributing to scenario planning, what-if analysis and recovery planning where required
• Supporting the implementation of planning best practices, tools and systems

About You

• Experience in a planning or scheduling role on major infrastructure or construction projects (e.g. metro, aviation, rail, water and highways schemes)
• Strong understanding of programme planning principles, scheduling techniques and project controls
• Extensive experience using various planning softwares (e.g. Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or equivalent)
• Ability to develop and manage detailed project schedules across multiple phases
• Understanding of critical path analysis, progress measurement and programme reporting
• Experience reviewing contractor programmes and assessing impacts of change
• Good analytical skills, with the ability to interpret programme data and identify risks and opportunities
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams
• Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Degree in engineering, construction management, project management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

What We Can Offer You

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients and projects
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company
• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance

Application deadline: 31.10.2026

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation‑owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

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Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [e-mail] with such requests.