Senior Planner - Cork

ICDS (UK) Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Financial support for further training

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Job summary

ICDS (UK) Ltd is seeking a Senior Planner for their projects based in Cork. The role involves developing detailed construction schedules, monitoring project budgets, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience, ideally in M&E contracting, and be proficient in using Primavera P6 software. A supportive environment emphasizes professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years post qualification experience ideally in a M&E contracting environment.
• Ability to track planned versus actual progress.
• Experience in site-based roles and working with construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction schedules for client agreement.
• Monitor original versus actual budgets for changes.
• Attend site meetings and log issues through change control.

Skills

Primavera P6 software

Project scheduling

KPI tracking

Budget monitoring

Education

Relevant 3rd level qualification

Job description

Company Description

Our client is a leading engineering services company with a proven high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Their core branches include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. They offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Job Description

As a Senior Planner, you will play a pivotal role in our project development and implementation process. You will work closely with the Planning Manager and other Project Planning Leads in the business as well as a multidisciplinary team of engineers and industry experts to deliver cutting-edge projects. Current requirements allow for a base in our Little Island Office, Cork. With full-time site requirements in the Munster region.

• Development of detailed construction schedules for baseline agreement with client
• Ability to fully resource load schedules and track KPI’s
• Ensuring accuracy and timely updating of construction schedule
• Track planned versus actual EV progress
• Working with construction team members to capture and log any issues via the appropriate change control mechanisms
• Attending site meetings (internal and client based)
• Monitoring original versus actual budgets for scope growth/changes
• Monitoring fabrication workshops and site installation output
• Take lead in production/co‑ordination in issuing of weekly construction reports

Skills and Requirements

• Relevant 3rd level qualification
• Minimum of 3-5 years post qualification experience (ideally in a M&E contracting environment)
• Experience based on utilising Primavera P6 software required
• Site based role working on a standard working week basis or rotation basis
• Remuneration package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Benefits

You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our client values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.