Senior Construction Planner – Programme Lead for Major Projects

Sisk Group; Limerick; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing supports

Job summary

Sisk Group in Ireland seeks a Senior Planner to support Limerick projects, leading the baseline programme, 4D/2D planning, and procurement coordination. You will generate weekly and monthly progress reports and drive planning across pre-construction and construction phases.

You will mentor junior planners, engage with supply chain, and ensure safe, efficient delivery of complex projects in a dynamic regional team. This role offers career growth in a multinational contractor context.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in planning and programme software (e.g. Asta/Elecosoft Powerproject).
• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related construction or engineering degree.
• Qualifications in construction management.
• Certification for use of planning and programme software.
• Membership of relevant professional body, where applicable.
• Advanced Asta Powerproject Training – Progress Analysis & S-curve reporting.
• Advanced Primavera P6 Training Managing costs & resources.
• Managing People Training
• Advanced contract awareness – Understanding JCT and NEC forms of contract
• Basic BIM training and understanding of the common data environment.
• Synchro Training - Advanced training is required to be able to use the software to its full potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the development of the baseline contract programme, covering all aspects of design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Prepare a tender event programme for the procurement of subcontractors incorporating design release and lead in activities.
• Maintain electronic files and administration of planning and programme documents to facilitate retrieval as required.
• Provide all programme information as required to support the management team.
• Develop a 4D graphical model, where required or 2D phasing plans.
• Use the construction programme to produce / assist in the production of project prelim books including staff resource, logistics and temporary works requirements.
• Engage with the supply chain to develop the project programme with regards to design, lead-in’s, construction periods, plant & labour requirements
• Review risk and opportunities for every programme produced and highlight potential mitigation measures in the programme.

Skills

Proficiency in planning and programme:

Education

Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related construction or engineering degree.

Qualifications in construction management

Certification for use of planning and programme software

Membership of relevant professional body

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

Job description

Sisk Group in Ireland seeks a Senior Planner to support Limerick projects, leading the baseline programme, 4D/2D planning, and procurement coordination. You will generate weekly and monthly progress reports and drive planning across pre-construction and construction phases.

You will mentor junior planners, engage with supply chain, and ensure safe, efficient delivery of complex projects in a dynamic regional team. This role offers career growth in a multinational contractor context.