Regional Planning Manager | Dublin

Kirby Group Engineering; Ireland; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent package

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking a Planning Manager to lead the Group Planning Department and oversee delivery of major projects in Ireland. You will drive the Kirby Way, implement internal processes, and report on performance and risk to senior leadership.

The role involves coordinating with Ops Managers, Commercial teams, and project managers to forecast outcomes and improve project stability. An equal opportunities employer, Kirby values talent development and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Group Planning Department.
• Support in implementation and change management of internal processes.
• Develop a CBS for the Kirby Way by 30th Nov 2018.
• Report monthly to Group Operations Director on status of Kirby Way.
• Perform monthly project risk reviews and assess overall project performance.
• Develop solutions to mitigate project risk and advise Ops Managers & PMs.
• Assist in implementing corrective actions to manage risk.
• Monitor high-risk projects with Ops Managers to mitigate risks.

Job description

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Planning Manager Responsibilities

In conjunction with your project team, you will be responsible for the execution of various stages of a project as follows:

• Leading and continuing to develop the Group Planning Department
• Lead Support in the implementation and change management of internal operational processes – “The Kirby Way”
• Develop a CBS for the Kirby Way by 30th Nov 2018
• Report monthly to Group Operations Director on status of “The Kirby Way” implementation
• Perform monthly project risk review’s and assess projects overall performance with the PM’s
• Develop solutions and make recommendations to Ops Managers & PM’s to mitigate project risk
• Help Implement corrective action to mitigate risk
• Work with Ops Managers to monitor closely high-risk projects with a view to mitigating / managing risk items
• Forecasting where there is project risk and opportunity for Kirby
• Make recommendations to Directors, BUL’s & Ops Managers if intervention is required
• To provide internal consulting & support in the stabilisation of distressed projects
• Assess new major projects with Op Managers and identify internal / external risks (& opportunity) rank project
• Work with Operations & Commercial to accurately forecast and predict project outcome
• Collation of Operations Managers monthly BU Reports for consolidation, review risk and opportunity
• Work with PM’s & FM’s to Co-ordinate the better integration of (and between) Support Services into projects
• Attend relevant HOM’s
• Attend relevant Project Commercial Review Meetings
• Support in new PM mentoring and monitoring during their first project
• You will proactively and vigilantly keep information secure and fully comply with the Kirby Information Security Management System (ISMS).

(The above list of tasks, activities, responsibilities and accountabilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions will be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post.)

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.