Senior Planner

Cumming Group UK & Europe; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cumming Group is seeking a Senior Planner to join our Dublin office to support major Data Centre developments in Ireland. The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and analysing complex project schedules using Primavera P6, with emphasis on schedule risk and project controls.

You will lead schedule review meetings, provide regular progress reports, mentor junior scheduling professionals, and ensure governance standards are met across multidisciplinary teams working on mission-critical

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in project scheduling, ideally within Data Centres or major capital projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential.
• Experience developing and maintaining complex Data Centre schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor progress, identify schedule risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Lead schedule review meetings with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and programme updates.
• Perform delay analysis and forensic schedule reviews.
• Provide mentoring to junior scheduling professionals.
• Support project controls functions, including cost and risk integration.
• Review contractor programmes for compliance and performance.

Skills

Scheduling

Project controls

Data Centre scheduling

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or related

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world’s most respected clients across diverse range of sectors.

The Role:

Cumming Group are looking to recruit a Senior Planner to join our team in the Dublin office. The role will support major Data Centre developments in Ireland, working alongside leading technology clients and project teams delivering mission-critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Support project teams in establishing baseline schedules and programme controls processes.
• Monitor project progress, identify schedule risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Analyse critical path activities and evaluate schedule impacts.
• Lead schedule review meetings with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports, dashboards, and programme updates.
• Conduct schedule risk assessments and scenario planning exercises.
• Support change management processes and assess the schedule impact of variations.
• Review contractor programmes for compliance, logic, resource loading, and overall project performance.
• Develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules where required.
• Perform delay analysis and forensic schedule reviews.
• Support project controls functions, including cost and risk integration.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior scheduling professionals.
• Participate in project progress meetings and site visits as required.
• Ensure reporting accuracy and adherence to project governance standards.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years' experience in project scheduling, ideally within Data Centres, mission-critical facilities, advanced technology, or major capital projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining complex Data Centre project schedules.
• Strong understanding of project controls, planning methodologies, and programme management.
• Experience performing schedule risk analysis and critical path assessments.
• Ability to conduct delay analysis and forensic scheduling reviews.
• Knowledge of earned value management and performance reporting principles.
• Experience reviewing contractor schedules and construction programmes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, “race” (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour) marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief.