Senior Planner

BAM UK & Ireland; Kildare; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% pension contribution

Private Health Insurance

Dental Plan

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing days

Maternity & paternity leave

Learning & Development opportunities

Company vehicles

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland recruits a Senior Planner for its civil department in Kill, Co. Kildare. You will develop detailed programmes for tenders and support our programming function for major infrastructure projects across Ireland.

The role requires a third-level degree in civil engineering, about 10 years' experience, and strong planning software skills (MS Project, Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, 4D). Expect a competitive package and clear progression avenues.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or construction.
• Approximately 10 years' experience in road, earthworks, drainage, structures and marine works.
• Experience as Civil Planner with knowledge of construction techniques and commercial awareness.
• Ability to work with clients and drive programme deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop detailed programmes for construction and tenders.
• Develop programme strategies for construction and tenders.
• Construct and maintain detailed programmes from first principles with resource and cost loading.
• Coordinate with estimators and project teams on programme aspects.
• Prepare diagrams and narratives for tender and project submissions.
• Lead short-term planning with project teams and drive delivery.

Skills

Client facing

Ability to drive programmes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

4D software

Job description

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

About The Role

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We are recruiting a Senior Planner to join our civil department in Kill, Co. Kildare. The planner will develop detailed programmes for tenders & assist in our programming function for major infrastructure projects across Ireland.

What’s in it for you?

Opportunities! Opportunities to work with a great team on some of Irelands largest, dynamic and most exciting construction, civil anf FM projects. Opportunity to develop your skills to the highest industry standards at one of the country's largest construction firms.

We are committed to our employees and offer strong competitive salaries along with great benefits.

• 8% pension contribution.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Dental Plan.
• 26 days annual leave, incremental with years service.
• 2 Wellbeing days annually.
• Paid maternity & paternity leave.
• Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
• Company vehicles (role dependent).
• .....and many more great perks.

Making Possible

• Planning using MS Project & Primavera Software or Asta Powerproject.
• Develop programme strategies for construction and tenders.
• Construct and maintain detailed programmes (in MS Project, P6 & 4D) from first principles including resource and cost loading.
• Assimilate and interpret information from tender documentation.
• Co-ordinate with estimators and the project teams on all programme aspects.
• Prepare mass haul calculations and diagrams.
• Compile concise narratives, phasing, reports and supporting documents for input into quality submissions for tenders and projects.
• Manage short term planning with the project teams.
• Take ownership of the programme to drive project delivery.
• Contribute, support and communicate programme information, risk and commercial issues to operational teams in a variety of format.
• Produce and chair collaborative planning workshops with clients, operational teams and subcontractors.
• Update and monitor project progress, compile reports against project and contract requirements.
• Introduce and analyse change in programmes and support the commercial teams.
• Evaluate supply chain and subcontract programmes.
• Peer review programmes.
• Comply with business processes and systems.
• Maintain awareness of latest construction techniques.

What do you bring to the role?

• A third level degree in civil engineering or construction.
• Circa 10 years' experience in road, earthworks, drainage, structures and marine works.
• Previous experience as Civil Planner and a sound knowledge of construction techniques, with a good commercial and contractual acumen.
• Comfortable in client facing situations.
• A demonstrable ability to develop, own and drive programmes, along with managing sub-contractor programmes.
• A clear ability for logical thinking and working in an ordered fashion.
• Experience and understanding of planning techniques.
• The ability to communicate effectively.
• Competent in the use of planning software, (preferably P6) and 4D software - training will be available.
• The ability to work to defined, often challenging, timescales.
• Contribute to a bid-winning strategy for tenders.

The application process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to let us know.

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• Please note, CV's will not be accepted directly by email.