Senior Project Planner

King & Moffatt Building Services; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Employee assistance

Health & wellness

Job summary

King & Moffatt Building Services is seeking a Project Planner to establish and maintain project planning controls across multiple MEP projects in Ireland. You will develop master schedules in Primavera P6 or MS Project, integrate trade schedules, and communicate progress to the project team and clients.

Key requirements include a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, proven experience in construction planning for M&E projects, and strong reporting, KPI, and stakeholder management

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience as an M&E Planner on High End residential or commercial building services projects.
• Experience using MS Project is essential.
• Experience in construction planning for Mechanical/Electrical Building Services contracting is essential.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail with ability to produce reports.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create a master baseline schedule in Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Develop schedules for design, procurement, installation and close out.
• Integrate trade contractors’ schedules into the company schedule hierarchy.
• Communicate scheduling and project controls to project team and clients.
• Manage progress reporting and dashboards.
• Prepare time impact analyses and support extension of time claims.

Skills

Project planning

Communication

Detail-oriented

Stakeholder management

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Company Description

Operating for over 45 years, King & Moffatt Building Services provide complete Mechanical and Electrical services across all sectors of the construction industry including Industrial, Logistics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Mining, Healthcare, Commercial, Hotel & Leisure, High-End Residential, Public, and Energy.

Company Description

Operating for over 45 years, King & Moffatt Building Services provide complete Mechanical and Electrical services across all sectors of the construction industry including Industrial, Logistics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Mining, Healthcare, Commercial, Hotel & Leisure, High-End Residential, Public, and Energy.

From design stage to the installation and the ongoing maintenance of their facilities, our valued and highly skilled workforce provide our clients with an efficient, reliable and best in class service.

A Deloitte Best Managed Company Award winner for eight years running, we pride ourselves on being a full building services solutions provider and have successfully delivered multiple large-scale projects in Ireland, the UK & mainland Europe.

Job Description

As a Project Planner at King and Moffatt, you would be responsible for establishing and maintaining project planning controls and accurate reporting across multiple projects.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Create a master baseline schedule in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project software as per the company procedures, industry best practice and client specifications.
• Using schedule hierarchy, create schedules for project delivery and communicate these to the project team.
• Create separate and integrated templates and model programmes for three stages being Pre-construction, construction and commissioning.
• Create detailed schedules covering design, procurement, installation and close out.
• Incorporate the trade contractors’ schedules into the Company schedule hierarchy.
• Communicate the scheduling and project controls matters to all members of the project team, which includes the Company, the client, the design team, and the trade contractors.
• Manage progress reporting and integration of progress information into the company’s progress reports.
• Create and monitor KPIs and production of weekly/monthly dashboards and reports.
• Engage in the change management process to determine the impact of change on the programme.
• Create and manage the commissioning programme.
• Develop commissioning KPI’s and reporting regime.
• Prepare time impact analyses to support extension of time claims.
• Evaluate extension of time claims from trade contractors.
• Mentor and provide training to junior staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in either Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Previous experience working as an M&E Planner ideally on High End residential or commerical building services projects.
• Previous experience using MS Project is essential.
• Experience working in construction planning in Mechanical/Electrical Building Services contracting is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail with the ability to produce reports.
• Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to converse with clients and stakeholders at ease.
• Ability to work to own directive and stick to strict timeline schedules.

Additional Information

Having an inclusive and flexible culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation.

As well as being supported and encouraged to develop your career here at King and Moffatt, we also offer the following:

• Competitive salary
• Professional Development support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness programs

At King and Moffatt, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation, creativity, and success. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, valued, and respected regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. We strive to build a culture that celebrates differences, encourages open dialogue, and promotes equal opportunities for growth and advancement. By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, we not only strengthen our organisation but also enrich the lives of our employees and the communities we serve