Senior Project Planner - Utilities- Dublin

Office/Project Location: Dublin

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Location: Office 

Pay: Negotiable depending on experience

Experience: 6+ years’ experience

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

​Our client is one of Ireland's leading Civil/Utility Contractors with operations throughout the Dublin / Leinster.

The successful Senior Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project programmes across a range of infrastructure and utilities works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Experience working under NEC contracts is highly desirable.

Develop, manage, and update detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project

Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Commercial teams to produce realistic and achievable schedules

Monitor project progress, identify risks and delays, and propose mitigation measures

Prepare short-term and look-ahead programmes

Carry out programme impact and delay analysis where required

Support change management and compensation events (particularly under NEC contracts)

Attend project and progress meetings, providing planning updates and reports

Ensure programmes align with construction methodologies, procurement schedules, and resource plans

Assist in the preparation of tender programmes and planning inputs for bids

Maintain accurate planning records and reporting dashboards

Requirements

Degree or relevant qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline

Proven experience as a Planner within Civils and/or Utilities projects

Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and methodologies

Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project

NEC contract experience is preferred

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Excellent attention to detail and time management skills

Package

Competitive Salary packages based on experience and qualifications

Contact

Laura McKenna is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Senior Project Planner interested in roles in Dublin you can contact Laura by e-mail laura@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-9696684 for a confidential chat.

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With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Senior Project Planners in Dublin.

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