Project Planner Rail

Egis; Ireland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consulting, construction, and engineering sectors seeks a Project Planner Rail. The role involves coordinating project schedules, ensuring timely updates, and managing information across all stages. The position requires 5+ years’ experience in rail projects and offers opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding team in Dublin.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for internal advancement

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in developing and controlling project schedules, preferably in railway projects.
• Proficiency in project management software is essential.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with team members to update schedules and reports weekly.
• Assist Project Manager with scheduling, reporting, and risk management.
• Analyze schedules for dependencies and inform the team.

Skills

Time management

Remote collaboration

Project scheduling

Education

Third-level qualification in engineering/construction

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

General information

Organisation

Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering, and mobility service sectors.

We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable, and resilient territorial development.

With operations in numerous countries, Egis places the expertise of its 18,000+ employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects.

Our purpose is to improve people's quality of life and support communities in their social and economic development, while drastically reducing carbon emissions and achieving vital net zero targets.

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Position description

Job title

Project Planner Rail

Contract type

Permanent contract

Business Line specific context

Egis Ireland is part of the wider Egis global consulting and engineering group working in construction, transport, and mobility services. Joining our group means sharing our values as a people-first organization, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

EGIS Rail has a newly created position for a Systems Integration Manager involved in various rail projects, including the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, focusing on signalling and communications improvements to increase capacity and reliability.

Egis is experiencing major growth, having integrated JB Barry & Partners, a leading Irish consulting engineering firm. We now offer comprehensive services from conception to operation.

Our Irish rail team is well-established, having designed Dublin's first Luas tram and participating in global projects like Riyadh Metro, Thessaloniki Metro, Grand Paris Express, and HS2 in the UK. We have multiple ongoing projects in Ireland, including the Dublin Luas extension and Cork projects.

Job description

1. Coordinate with team members to update schedules and reports weekly.
2. Create checklists based on client and team feedback, ensuring all comments are addressed and shared.
3. Assist Project Manager with scheduling, reporting, interfacing, deadlines, and risk management weekly.
4. Analyze schedules for dependencies and benefits, study the Critical Path, and inform the team.
5. Manage project information across all stages for stakeholders.
6. Coordinate with Project Manager and senior engineers to manage team requirements and client expectations.
7. Present regular schedules and reports to Project Manager, teams, and clients.
8. Create tender schedules for upcoming projects.
9. Manage programs and trackers from initiation to execution, enhancing business value.
10. Estimate timescales, monitor progress, review schedules, and analyze data for trends and threats.
11. Incorporate variations into schedules respecting deadlines.
12. Resource load projects and track accordingly, informing responsible resources of deadlines.
13. Cross-check schedules with clients to streamline processes.
14. Monitor, review, and report on project programs.
15. Support monthly reporting on progress, critical path, milestones, and P6 reports.
16. Plan programs in accordance with IE PMP procedures.
17. Track and predict project completion dates.
18. Prepare integrated project work plans, including cost and resource-loaded schedules. Update accruals and prepayments monthly.

Profile

• Third-level qualification in engineering/construction.
• 5+ years' experience in developing and controlling project schedules, preferably in railway projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or equivalent, and Microsoft Office. Experience with Time Chainage programs is an advantage.
• Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple projects across teams, including remote collaboration.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Egis is an equal opportunity employer, appointing individuals based on suitability and potential.

INTERNAL ADVANCEMENT: Opportunities for knowledge, skills, responsibility, and earnings growth are encouraged.

SUSTAINABILITY: Egis aims to be carbon neutral by 2030, having already reduced emissions by 17% and using renewable energy in 50% of operations.

PEOPLE FIRST: RESPONSIBLE: CREATIVE

We develop our people to reach their potential, offering online learning resources and support for professional development.

Location: Ability to operate between offices with flexible working arrangements.

Growth Opportunity: Join a rapidly expanding company in Ireland, responding to government investments in transport and rail.

Global Presence: Work on major rail projects worldwide, including the Grand Paris Express, Riyadh Metro, and Thessaloniki Metro.

Relocating to Ireland? Contact us for assistance.

Position location

Job location

Europe, Ireland

City

Dublin

Candidate criteria

Minimum education

Diploma of Higher Education / Associates Degree / BTEC Higher National Diploma

Minimum experience

6-10 years

Note: Non-citizens may require a work permit. Applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button, with no bank details provided.