Senior Planner

Due to increasing workload on existing multiyear frameworks in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK, my Client requires an experienced programmer/planner to work with an enthusiastic, skilled and motivated team in our Client's Galway office.  

Some of the main responsibilities for this role include:  

- Creating, maintaining and reviewing a programme of work  

- Liaising with design team, engineers and clients  

- Producing progress reports and forecasts for team members, clients and stakeholders  

- Breaking large jobs down into phases of development  

- Using project management tools to plan timeframes  

- Working with estimators to calculate the resources needed for a project  

- Planning contingency programmes in case timeframes change  

- Demonstrating knowledge of construction  

- Assist in bids for tender  

- Managing several projects programmes with the support of junior planners  

- Working between offices and construction sites (if needed).  

- Provide detailed support and assistance to the project  

- Produce reports and programme commentary to customers on particular reporting requirements  

- Produce programmes / reports as required by the project team, including indication of deviation from the baseline programme  

- Formally issue programme updates to the customer as required by the contract  

- Attend progress meetings with internal and external customers and deliver presentation on project progress  

- Develop and produce fully logic linked and integrated tender programme comprising the design, procurement, construction and commission compliant with tender sum, design and methodology without assistance  

- Ensure planning and programming is produced on time

- +5 years mid-senior level planning experience  

- Strong communication including writing reports and presenting  

- Understanding engineering principles  

- Working knowledge of NEC and FIDIC Gold form of Contracts  

- Time management and planning  

- Organisation  

- Methodological approach  

- High Attention to detail  

- Excellent IT skills and relevant knowledge of Planning software including MS Project, Asta PowerProject and Primavera P6  

- Ability to remain calm under pressure  

- Strong Problem solving  

- Budget and financial management  

- Leadership  

- Work as part of a team and individually  

- A Site Management background is beneficial