Senior Planning Engineer

Strata; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Wellchoice wellness benefit

EAP

Death in service

TaxSaver

Bike to work

Pension matching

25 days leave

Job summary

Strata, an engineering-led consultancy headquartered in Dublin with an international footprint, seeks a Planning Engineer to join its Data Centre team. You will shape master construction programmes, integrate Civils and MEP scheduling, and drive data-driven controls across Europe.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Engineering or Construction Management, 7+ years in construction, and proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS_Project.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 7+ years in construction; main contractor experience is an advantage.
• Experience with project planning and scheduling for large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain detailed master construction programmes aligned to project objectives and milestones.
• Provide detailed schedule development for Civils and MEP systems from first principles with site teams.
• Establish and operate robust project controls procedures to monitor progress and programme health.
• Produce and present progress reports for leadership and clients.
• Support method statements for safe and high-quality delivery.
• Create sequence sketches, phasing diagrams and storyboards for site coordination.
• Collaborate with site, design, engineering and commercial teams to identify risks and opportunities.
• Track procurement, off-site fabrication, and delivery interfaces to align with the programme.
• Support change management, delay analysis and impact assessments.
• Proactively communicate risks and deviations to keep works on programme.

Skills

Project planning

Schedule management

Data-driven decision making

Strong communication

Autonomy

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

4D Synchro

Job description

Where complexity finds certainty. Strata are proud winners of the 2026 Construction Advisory Excellence ICE Award and Engineering Company of the Year 2025 (Irish Construction Industry Awards). We're an engineering-led consultancy specialising in construction planning, project controls and digital construction, headquartered in Dublin with an international footprint.

We work across Data Centres, Energy, Pharma, Infrastructure, Healthcare and Residential, delivering landmark global construction and engineering projects with purpose.

Why Strata

Award-winning and accredited. 2026 Construction Advisory Excellence ICE Award winners. Engineering Company of the Year 2025. ISO 42001, 9001, 45001, 14001, 27001, and 19650 accredited.

Purpose-led. B Corp certified, with high standards of social, environmental and ethical performance built into how we work.

Real development. Structured CPD, chartership support, and continued education.

Competitive package. Salary with annual reviews, pension matching, 25 days leave plus bank holidays, paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, hybrid and flexible working, Wellchoice wellness benefit, EAP, death in service, TaxSaver and bike to work.

The role

We're looking for a Planning Engineer to join our Data Centre team. You'll play a key role in how complex, high-value projects are planned, tracked and delivered, combining strong technical understanding with modern, data-driven tools and methods.

If you're driven by engineering excellence, inspired by digital innovation, and ready to help shape the future of construction planning across Europe, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do

• Develop, manage and maintain detailed master construction programmes aligned to project objectives and key milestones
• Provide detailed schedule development of Civils and MEP systems from first principles, in close consultation with construction, engineering and site delivery teams
• Establish and operate robust project controls procedures to monitor progress, performance, productivity and programme health
• Produce and present clear, accurate progress reports for internal leadership and client stakeholders
• Support preparation and review of method statements, contributing to safe, efficient and high-quality delivery
• Create and present detailed sequence sketches, phasing diagrams and storyboards to support site coordination
• Collaborate with site, design, engineering and commercial teams to gather information, identify programme risks and highlight opportunities
• Implement and maintain progress measurement systems including earned value analysis, quantities installed and tracking of critical systems
• Track procurement, off-site fabrication, modularisation and delivery interfaces, ensuring alignment with the construction programme
• Support change management, delay analysis and impact assessments, particularly within live or phased operational environments
• Proactively communicate risks, constraints and deviations to keep works on programme

What we're looking for

• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 7+ years in construction; main contractor experience is an advantage
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Process-driven and analytical, with strong attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset
• Strong communicator who works well across disciplines
• Proactive, autonomous and results-oriented
• Willingness to travel up to 50% across project locations
• Full right to work in the EU

Advantageous

• Data Centre sector experience or a strong interest in it
• Digital construction tools (PowerBI, 4D Synchro, QSRA)
• Understanding of MEP systems (electrical distribution, HVAC/CHW, life safety, controls and BMS/PMS)
• Familiarity with commissioning processes (IST, Level 1-5)

At Strata, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fuels success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you would require any support or accommodation that would assist you in the application process, please do not hesitate to let us know.