Senior Project Planner - M&E & Complex Programs Lead

Tritech Engineering; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration aligned with experience

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing education opportunities

Job summary

Tritech Group seeks a Senior Project Planner to develop, manage, and report fully integrated project programmes for complex, multi-sector projects with a strong M&E focus.

Lead planning, schedule control, and milestone tracking, coordinating with project managers, construction teams, and clients to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a Senior Planning or Project Controls role on large-scale engineering projects.
• Strong Mechanical & Electrical experience with high technical competence.
• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and interpret M&E drawings, schematics, and commissioning documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and report fully integrated project programmes for complex, multi-sector projects.
• Produce detailed schedules using Primavera P6 and coordinate with project team across disciplines.
• Identify critical paths, risks, mitigation, and recovery strategies.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports including status, CPM analysis, and forecast dates.
• Lead planning reviews and resource loading for multi-package contracts.

Skills

Primavera P6 proficiency

Microsoft Office

Reading M&E drawings

Project controls

Education

Engineering degree or construction management

M&E trade qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Company:

Established in 1999, Tritech Group has spent 25 years building a reputation as a leader in mechanical and electrical contracting, delivering complex projects across diverse sectors, including data centres, commercial, and pharmaceutical. The company's multidisciplinary expertise ensures seamless execution to the highest standards, making it a trusted partner for clients seeking innovative and reliable solutions. Tritech also excels in digital construction, leveraging advanced technologies to optimise project planning and delivery while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainable and energy-efficient practices.

The Company:

Established in 1999, Tritech Group has spent 25 years building a reputation as a leader in mechanical and electrical contracting, delivering complex projects across diverse sectors, including data centres, commercial, and pharmaceutical. The company's multidisciplinary expertise ensures seamless execution to the highest standards, making it a trusted partner for clients seeking innovative and reliable solutions. Tritech also excels in digital construction, leveraging advanced technologies to optimise project planning and delivery while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainable and energy-efficient practices.

Tritech Group's success is built on a foundation of engineering excellence, adaptability, and long-term partnerships. By prioritising trust and collaboration, the company has consistently exceeded client expectations and set benchmarks in multidisciplinary construction. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Tritech continues to lead the industry, delivering exceptional results and shaping the future of modern construction.

Purpose of Role:

We are seeking a Senior Project Planner responsible for the development, management, and reporting of fully integrated project programmes for complex, multi-sector and multi-discipline projects, with a strong Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) focus. You will be working closely with project delivery teams, the role provides robust schedule control, progress measurement, earned value analysis, and schedule risk management throughout the full project lifecycle. This position is critical to ensuring the successful delivery of complex engineering projects in line with agreed timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and control detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent advanced project scheduling software.

Produce integrated Pre-Construction, Construction, Commissioning, and handover programs in collaboration with the project team.

Develop commissioning, IST, and validation programmes in alignment with project requirements.

Identify critical and near-critical paths and develop mitigation and recovery strategies where required.

Monitor site progress through physical progress measurement, Earned Value Management (EVM), and milestone tracking.

Prepare weekly and monthly reports including programme status, critical path analysis, float utilisation, delay analysis, recovery plans, and forecast completion dates.

Proactively identify and manage programme and schedule-related risks.

Develop and manage project schedules and associated project controls tools and systems.

Lead and facilitate planning, progress, and programme review meetings and workshops.

Establish and manage project resource loading and schedule-driven resource requirements.

Provide performance updates and variance analysis to support corrective actions.

Work closely with project managers, construction teams, M&E leads, commissioning teams, clients, and consultants.

Role Requirements:

Relevant third-level qualification in engineering, construction management, or a recognised M&E trade qualification.

Minimum of 6 years' experience in a Senior Planning or Project Controls role on large-scale engineering projects.

Strong Mechanical & Electrical experience with high technical competence.

Experience managing multi-package contracts, long-lead equipment, phased handovers, commissioning, and CQV.

Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office.

Ability to read and interpret M&E drawings, schematics, and commissioning documentation.

Why work with us:

Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience

Work alongside industry leaders in a dynamic, supportive environment

A clear pathway for career progression and ongoing further education opportunities.

Tritech is an equal opportunity employer

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