Senior Project Planner – Civil Engineering / Construction – Permanent

Kite Consulting Group; Kildare; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Kildare is seeking a Senior Project Planner with a strong civil engineering background. You will oversee project planning and control activities to ensure efficient project delivery. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in the construction industry and is proficient in Primavera P6. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including private healthcare and an above-market pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above-market contributory pension scheme

Generous private healthcare allowance

Retail discounts and cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Planning and Project Controls within the construction and engineering industry.
• Experience with civil engineering contracting at Agent level (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of planning techniques for tendering and contract delivery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and manage detailed project programmes.
• Conduct programme risk analysis and contribute to the project risk register.
• Engage with project teams to communicate work scope effectively.

Skills

Planning techniques for tendering

Project risk analysis

Coaching and support

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Knowledge of health and safety practices

Education

Relevant degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Project Planner – Civil Engineering / Construction – Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner with a strong background in civil engineering and construction to join our client’s growing team. This role will oversee planning and project control activities, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest standard.

Location: Kildare, Ireland

Salary: €70-86K

Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and manage detailed project programmes in compliance with company and functional procedures.
• Establish and promote best practices in health, safety, and environmental matters.
• Engage with project teams to communicate work scope effectively.
• Conduct programme risk analysis and contribute to the project risk register.
• Prepare resource schedules and visual support materials for project delivery.
• Manage project documentation efficiently and maintain orderly records.
• Support bid preparation and contribute to tender queries.
• Define methods and outputs in consultation with estimators and project teams.
• Attend handover and bid review meetings, providing clear planning insights.
• Coach and support colleagues within the planning function.

Requirements:

• Relevant degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Planning and Project Controls within the construction and engineering industry.
• Experience with civil engineering contracting at Agent level (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of planning techniques for tendering and contract delivery.
• Clear understanding of commercial and contractual planning interfaces.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project.

What’s Offered:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary annual bonus and salary review.
• Above-market contributory pension scheme.
• Generous private healthcare allowance.
• Additional benefits including retail discounts and cycle-to-work scheme.

This is an urgent position – if you are an experienced Planner looking for your next challenge, apply now to be part of a high-performing team delivering impactful projects.

Senior Project Planner – Civil Engineering / Construction – Permanent