Planning Manager

Planning Manager

Location: Dublin

Salary: €130,000-€150,000

Employment type: Permanent

Job Description

The Planning Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational planning of complex construction projects, with a particular emphasis on Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) installations.

This individual will lead programme development, resource planning, progress tracking, and reporting across the full project lifecycle—from pre-construction to commissioning and close-out.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed master construction programmes using Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, Microsoft Project, and other scheduling tools.
• Produce Level 1–4 programmes as required, in line with contract and client expectations.
• Accurately resource-load programmes and link to cost and procurement schedules.
• Incorporate subcontractor and supplier input into the overall programme.
• Track and update programmes regularly, measuring actual progress against baseline.
• Generate and interpret a full suite of planning outputs.
• Proactively identify schedule-related risks and develop time-based mitigation strategies.
• Maintain a live risk register for planning-related risks and provide inputs into broader project risk management efforts.
• Lead “what-if” and recovery scenario modelling.
• Support acceleration efforts by developing programme crash strategies without compromising safety or quality.
• Align programmes with commercial strategy and contractual requirements (e.g., NEC, FIDIC, JCT).
• Present planning information confidently and clearly to clients, senior leadership, and project stakeholders.
• Support pre-construction teams in the development of tender and bid-stage programmes.
• Lead and mentor junior planners and scheduling engineers across multiple projects.
• Help develop and standardise planning best practices and templates across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction planning, with a successful track record in a senior planning role.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, and Microsoft Project.
• Demonstrated experience of delivering fully resourced and logically linked programmes.
• Proven ability to produce and interpret outputs such as critical path analysis, float calculations, histograms, and earned value metrics.
• Experience across large-scale, multi-disciplinary construction projects, ideally with M&E focus.

Additional Information

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

The company also offers:

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