Regional Planner

Conack Construction; Galway; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Bonus

Career progression

Company vehicle

Large-scale projects

Collaborative team

Job summary

Conack Construction, based in Galway, is seeking an experienced Regional Planner to support major projects across the west region. You will develop and manage construction programmes, monitor progress, and deliver robust reporting to ensure on-time delivery.

The role focuses on programme development, progress monitoring, site visits, and collaboration with site teams, contracts managers, and senior management.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Planner or Project Planning role within construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and project delivery.
• Experience preparing and managing detailed construction programmes.
• Good understanding of critical path analysis and reporting.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage construction programmes and project schedules.
• Monitor progress against target programmes and critical paths.
• Produce weekly and biweekly progress reports.
• Carry out site visits to verify progress and performance.
• Develop detailed resourced programmes for project delivery.
• Prepare and manage subcontractor programmes and sequencing.
• Support tender planning and pre-construction methodologies.
• Assist with EOT and compensation claim programmes.
• Work closely with site teams, Contracts Managers, and senior management.
• Help identify and implement recovery programmes where required.
• Support planning for alternative construction methods including modular and precast systems.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Critical path analysis

Communication

Organisation

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Join Conack, one of Ireland’s fastest-growing construction companies, delivering award-winning projects across multiple sectors. We are looking for an experienced Regional Planner to support the delivery of major construction projects based in Galway, and the west region.

This role offers the opportunity to work across high-profile projects, supporting project teams through programme development, progress monitoring, and construction planning to ensure successful project delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and manage construction programmes and project schedules

• Monitor project progress against target programmes and critical paths

• Produce weekly and biweekly progress reports

• Carry out site visits to verify project progress and programme performance

• Develop detailed resourced programmes for project delivery

• Prepare and manage subcontractor programmes and sequencing

• Support tender planning and pre-construction methodologies

• Assist with EOT and compensation claim programmes

• Work closely with site teams, Contracts Managers, and senior management

• Help identify and implement recovery programmes where required

• Support planning for alternative construction methods including modular and precast systems

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a Planner or Project Planning role within construction

• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and project delivery

• Experience preparing and managing detailed construction programmes

• Good understanding of critical path analysis and reporting

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Experience working on construction projects in Ireland

• Knowledge of planning software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project is advantageous

What You’ll Get

• Company Pension Scheme

• Bonus

• Career progression opportunities

• Vehicle

• Exposure to large-scale, multidisciplinary projects

• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Conack is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace.