Senior Planning Engineer - Data Centre Delivery (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching

25 days leave + bank holidays

Maternity/paternity/adoptive leave

Hybrid and flexible working

Wellchoice wellness benefit

Employee assistance program

Death in service

TaxSaver

Bike to work

Job summary

Strata, an engineering-led consultancy, is seeking a Planning Engineer to join its Data Centre team in Dublin. You will shape how complex, high-value projects are planned, tracked and delivered using data-driven tools and modern methods.

You will develop detailed master programmes, work with Civils and MEPs, and drive robust project controls while collaborating across construction, design and commercial teams to mitigate risks and optimise performance across Europe.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 7+ years in construction; main contractor experience is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Process-driven with strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong communicator across disciplines.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Full right to work in the EU.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain detailed master construction programmes aligned to project objectives and milestones.
• Provide detailed schedule development for Civils and MEP systems in collaboration with construction, engineering and site teams.
• Establish and operate robust project controls procedures to monitor progress and programme health.
• Produce and present clear progress reports for leadership and client stakeholders.
• Assist in method statements to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality delivery.
• Create sequence sketches, phasing diagrams and storyboards to support site coordination.
• Collaborate with site, design, engineering and commercial teams to gather information and identify risks.
• Implement progress measurement systems including earned value, quantities installed and tracking of critical systems.
• Track procurement, off-site fabrication, modularisation and delivery interfaces to align with the programme.
• Support change management, delay analysis and impact assessments in live or phased environments.
• Proactively communicate risks and deviations to keep works on programme.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Proactive

Autonomous

Travel up to 50%

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Strata, an engineering-led consultancy, is seeking a Planning Engineer to join its Data Centre team in Dublin. You will shape how complex, high-value projects are planned, tracked and delivered using data-driven tools and modern methods.

You will develop detailed master programmes, work with Civils and MEPs, and drive robust project controls while collaborating across construction, design and commercial teams to mitigate risks and optimise performance across Europe.