Strategic Planning Lead – Major Construction Projects

PACE Global; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE is seeking a Lead Planner to own the planning function on major Dublin projects. You will develop and manage programmes from pre-construction through delivery, aligning with project objectives and client needs.

Reporting to the Regional Planning Manager, you’ll lead planning teams, drive safe and compliant execution, monitor progress, and provide dashboards and recovery plans as required. A construction or engineering degree and Primavera P6 expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Construction or Engineering or related field.
• Proven track record leading planning on large-scale construction projects.
• Membership of a recognised professional body (APM, PMI, CIOB, etc.).
• Experience integrating design and procurement within planning.
• Familiarity with BIM, cost management systems, and risk tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project programmes across pre-construction to construction.
• Identify critical paths, dependencies, milestones; prepare recovery plans.
• Monitor progress against baseline and implement mitigations.
• Produce high-level programme reports, dashboards, and metrics.
• Support change analysis for design or scope variations.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, clients and subcontractors on programme needs.
• Identify programme risks and ensure contractual and statutory compliance.
• Mentor junior planners and promote best practices in Dublin region.

Skills

Programme Management

Strategic Planning

Project Controls

Reporting & Analytics

Change Management

Stakeholder Liaison

Risk & Compliance

Leadership

Education

Construction degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

PACE is seeking a Lead Planner to own the planning function on major Dublin projects. You will develop and manage programmes from pre-construction through delivery, aligning with project objectives and client needs.

Reporting to the Regional Planning Manager, you’ll lead planning teams, drive safe and compliant execution, monitor progress, and provide dashboards and recovery plans as required. A construction or engineering degree and Primavera P6 expertise are essential.