Description:
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to join a leading engineering and construction company delivering major pharmaceutical projects in Dublin.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale, complex life sciences projects, taking ownership of the planning function from pre-construction through to commissioning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the planning function for a project or portfolio of projects.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules covering pre-construction, construction and commissioning phases.
- Produce progress reports, milestone forecasts and critical path analyses.
- Monitor project performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.
- Audit site progress and ensure schedules accurately reflect project status.
- Lead planning meetings and liaise with project teams, clients and subcontractors.
- Prepare tender programmes, resource histograms and cash-loaded schedules.
- Support weekly workface planning and provide programme data for payment applications.
- Record delays, analyse disruption and support the preparation of extension of time claims and contractual disputes.
- Complete contract review reports and ensure the quality and accuracy of all planning documentation.
- Provide planning expertise, identify programme risks and recommend practical solutions.
- Support and mentor junior planners where required and provide cover for Planning Manager and Project Planner responsibilities.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Strong experience using Primavera P6.
- A background in construction planning.
- At least 5 years' experience working on pharmaceutical projects.
- A minimum of 3–5 years' experience in a planning role.
- A thorough understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project team.