Senior Planner

Mane Energy; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Energy is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to lead planning for major construction projects in data centre, mission-critical, advanced technology and life sciences sectors. You will manage programmes from pre-construction through commissioning, with a focus on Primavera P6, Earned Value Management, and robust programme controls.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of construction planning experience on large-scale projects and be adept at developing detailed schedules, monitoring

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction planning on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6.
• Manage planning activities across pre-construction, construction and commissioning.
• Monitor project progress against approved baselines and key milestones.
• Carry out critical path, float and delay analysis.
• Monitor schedule performance and productivity.
• Audit and validate progress on site.
• Prepare detailed progress reports, histograms and programme information.
• Develop resource and cash-loaded programmes.
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management systems.
• Prepare tender programmes and schedules.
• Lead planning and programme meetings with clients, subcontractors and project teams.
• Support weekly workface planning.
• Record and analyse delay and disruption.
• Provide planning data to support payment applications, claims and contractual disputes.
• Identify programme risks and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Support and mentor other members of the planning team where required.

Skills

Primavera P6

Earned Value Management

Programme controls

Construction planning

Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Planner to join a leading construction and engineering organisation delivering major projects within the data centre, mission-critical, advanced technology and life sciences sectors.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for planning a major project or portfolio of projects, managing programmes from pre-construction through construction and commissioning.

This is a key planning position requiring strong Primavera P6, Earned Value Management, programme controls and construction planning experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6.
• Manage planning activities across pre-construction, construction and commissioning.
• Monitor project progress against approved baselines and key milestones.
• Carry out critical path, float and delay analysis.
• Monitor schedule performance and productivity.
• Audit and validate progress on site.
• Prepare detailed progress reports, histograms and programme information.
• Develop resource and cash-loaded programmes.
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management systems.
• Prepare tender programmes and schedules.
• Lead planning and programme meetings with clients, subcontractors and project teams.
• Support weekly workface planning.
• Record and analyse delay and disruption.
• Provide planning data to support payment applications, claims and contractual disputes.
• Identify programme risks and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Support and mentor other members of the planning team where required.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction planning on large-scale projects.
• Strong Primavera P6 experience.
• Good knowledge of Earned Value Management.
• Advanced Excel capability.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Ability to develop programmes from drawings, BIM models, specifications and scopes of work.
• Experience with progress monitoring, reporting and programme controls.
• Strong understanding of critical path and delay analysis.
• Experience managing planning activities with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Data centre, mission-critical or large-scale M&E construction experience would be highly advantageous.

If you are an experienced Senior Planner / Project Planner with strong Primavera P6 and large-scale construction experience, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.