Junior Planner

Description:

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Job Description

As a Planning Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our project development and implementation process. You will work closely with the Planning Manager and Project Manager as well as a multidisciplinary team of engineers and industry experts to deliver cutting-edge projects. Current requirements allow for a base in our Little Island office, Co Cork. with site visits required to on-going projects in the Munster region.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Update the project schedule using Primavera P6.
• Monitor subcontractor performance using EVA (Earned Value Analysis) to identify potentials issues and risks.
• Create/update progress reports for senior management teams.
• Create/update short-term look ahead schedules to help plan project works.
• Record evidence of delays and coordinate delay notifications to be issued to the team.
• Make modifications to the programme as required.
• Maintenance of the construction schedule.
• Track planned versus actual progress on a weekly basis.
• Working with the construction team to capture and log any issues affecting progress.
• Attend meetings both internal and client based where required.
• Monitor original versus actual budgets for scope growth/changes.
• Ensure all progress is captured in updates on system.
• Assist in production/coordination of weekly construction reports.

This role will provide exposure to a wide range of expertise relating to pharmaceutical, life sciences, construction and other sectors. The successful candidate will be supported in developing their knowledge and skills as their responsibilities grow and evolve.

Skills and Requirements

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Degree Qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Trade background would be advantageous.
• Experience in pharmaceutical projects is advantageous, demonstrating your understanding of industry best practices and technologies.
• 1+ years’ post qualification experience in an M&E contracting environment.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, and external partners.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office systems required, Primavera P6 desirable.
• Demonstrated appetite for continuous learning and personal development.