Senior Planner - Construction

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited, a leading global project and cost management consultancy in Dublin, seeks a Senior Planner to own planning delivery across major construction programs. You will lead tenders, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement, while mentoring junior planners and providing technical planning expertise across multiple projects.

The role offers autonomy, senior client-facing responsibilities, and opportunities to shape planning delivery in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Industry-specific degree required.
• 5+ years' industry experience.
• Proficient in P6, MSP, ASTA PP.
• MAPM/MRICS or equivalent qualification or Associate with APM/RICS.
• Strong knowledge of contract forms (JCT, NEC, FIDIC).
• Experience delivering multiple projects/programs.
• Understanding of HS&E legislation.
• Client-facing with stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning delivery across major programs with minimal supervision.
• Support tender prep and contract documentation with focus on planning, cost, and deliverability.
• Facilitate planning workshops and value management.
• Produce accurate schedules with milestones, critical path, drift/opportunity analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Quality Assurance policies.
• Communicate with stakeholders and mentor junior planners.
• Review programs and advise on contractual entitlements in claims.

Skills

Planning management

Stakeholder management

Contract knowledge

Delivering multiple projects

HS&E compliance

Education

Industry-specific degree

Tools

P6

MSP

ASTA PP

Job description

Keen to join a company that champions growth and development?

Join a leading global project and cost management consultancy helping clients deliver large-scale, complex projects on time and within budget. With more than 70 offices and over 3,000 team members worldwide, the organization provides tailored advisory services across a range of sectors and supports clients throughout every stage of project development.

The company is looking for a Senior Planner to join its Dublin team, taking ownership of planning delivery across major construction programs. The role involves leading tenders, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement, while working across multiple projects with autonomy and providing technical planning expertise to clients and delivery teams. The position also offers the opportunity to mentor and support the development of junior planners.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the full range of project planning management processes, leading day-to-day delivery of projects and taking ownership of large projects with minimal supervision
• Supports preparation and evaluation of tenders, contractor/consultant selection and contract documentation, with focus on contract, planning, cost and overall project deliverability
• Supports planning and value management including workshop facilitation, and contract administration for relevant provisions, monthly reporting, and chairing project meetings
• Delivers accurate, timely, high-quality outputs combining logic, contract milestones, critical path analysis, and drift/opportunity evaluation and reporting
• Operates in line with company policies and procedures (particularly Health & Safety and Quality Assurance) and client corporate governance requirements
• Communicates effectively with all stakeholders on matters impacting projects, and diligently flags potential opportunitiesSupports development and management of project programs, securing stakeholder buy-in
• Provides mentoring and support to junior team members
• Reviews programs and advises on contractual entitlements in the assessment of Claims/Compensation Events and Disputes

Skills/Must Have:

• Industry-specific degree essential
• 5+ years' industry experience
• Advanced working knowledge of planning software: P6, MSP, ASTA PP
• MAPM/MRICS or equivalent qualification/experience, or Associate status with APM/RICS
• Strong knowledge of construction industry technical planning matters across multiple sectors
• Experience and strong understanding of industry-standard forms of contract (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
• Strong technical project planning skills: planning management/development, resource, risk, opportunities/issues, change control, stakeholder management, contract and communications
• experience planning and leading delivery of multiple projects and major programs
• Understanding of HS&E legislation
• Ability to deliver results in a client-facing role, coordinating a wide range of stakeholders

Benefits:

• Opportunity to lead major projects and programs with significant autonomy
• Client-facing role with genuine ownership and influence
• Supportive team environment with scope to mentor junior colleagues

Salary:

• €75,000 Per Year