Senior Project Planner

TGS International Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Collaborative environment

Major projects

Job summary

TGS International Group is seeking an experienced Project Planner to lead planning and project controls for major M&E building services projects in Ireland. The role focuses on developing robust programmes, monitoring progress and providing clear performance insights.

You will collaborate with clients, designers and contractors, manage reporting, and mentor junior team members while delivering challenging, high-profile schemes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience as an M&E Planner on large-scale commercial projects.
• Microsoft Project experience is essential.
• Strong planning experience in Mechanical and/or Electrical building services contracting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master baseline programmes using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Establish schedule hierarchies and develop detailed delivery programmes.
• Develop integrated programmes covering pre-construction, construction and commissioning.
• Produce detailed schedules for design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and close-out.
• Review and incorporate trade contractor programmes into the overall project schedule.
• Communicate requirements and progress to project teams, clients and contractors.
• Manage collection and integration of progress into weekly/monthly reports.
• Develop and monitor project KPIs and dashboards.
• Support change management by assessing programme impact of variations.
• Develop commissioning programmes and KPIs.
• Prepare Time Impact Analyses and extension of time assessments.
• Review extension of time claims.
• Mentor junior planning team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organisation

Stakeholder management

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing Mechanical and Electrical building services contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering complex, high-profile projects across the commercial construction sector.

With a strong pipeline of projects and a continued focus on quality, innovation and professional development, the business offers an exciting environment for experienced professionals looking to progress their careers. The successful candidate will join a collaborative project team and have the opportunity to take ownership of planning and project controls across major developments.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Project Planner to join the team and play a key role in the planning and successful delivery of multiple projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&E Planner who enjoys working closely with project teams, clients, designers and specialist contractors. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust programmes, monitoring progress, producing project reporting and providing clear insight into programme performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master baseline programmes using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6, in accordance with company procedures, industry best practice and client requirements.
• Establish appropriate schedule hierarchies and develop detailed project delivery programmes.
• Develop integrated programmes covering pre-construction, construction and commissioning phases.
• Produce detailed schedules covering design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and project close-out.
• Review and incorporate trade contractor programmes into the overall project schedule.
• Communicate programme requirements, progress and project controls information clearly to project teams, clients, design teams and contractors.
• Manage the collection and integration of progress information into weekly and monthly project reporting.
• Develop and monitor project KPIs and produce regular dashboards and management reports.
• Support the change management process by assessing the programme impact of variations, changes and delays.
• Develop, maintain and monitor detailed commissioning programmes.
• Establish commissioning KPIs and reporting processes.
• Prepare Time Impact Analyses and programme assessments to support extension of time submissions.
• Review and assess extension of time claims from trade contractors.
• Provide mentoring, guidance and support to junior members of the planning team.

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working as an M&E Planner, ideally on large-scale commercial building services projects.
• Previous experience using Microsoft Project is essential.
• Strong experience in construction planning within Mechanical and/or Electrical Building Services contracting.
• Good understanding of design, procurement, installation, commissioning and project close-out activities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to demanding deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider project team.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a professional approach to stakeholder management.

What the Company Offers

The business is committed to creating an inclusive, flexible and supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and progress their careers.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with experienced industry professionals and play an important role in the continued growth of the business.

The package includes:

• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to work on major and technically challenging projects