Planning Manager – Mission Critical Projects
Blue Fox is partnering with a leading organisation delivering some of the most complex and high-profile mission critical projects across Ireland and Europe. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead project controls and planning activities across a portfolio of major projects
.This is an excellent opportunity for a senior planning professional looking to take ownership of programme delivery on large-scale, technically challenging developments within the data centre, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and critical infrastructure sectors
Role
As Planning Manager, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and overseeing project programmes from pre-construction through to project completion. You will work closely with project directors, construction managers, commercial teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedu
Key Responsibilities
- iesLead the planning function across multiple mission critical projec
- ts.Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project programmes using Primavera P6
- Identify risks, opportunities, and programme constraints, implementing mitigation strategies where requir
- ed.Produce regular progress reports, schedule updates, and executive-level presentatio
- ns.Manage and mentor a team of planners, ensuring consistency and best practice across projec
- ts.Collaborate with project teams to establish realistic delivery strategies and recovery pla
- ns.Support tendering, pre-construction planning, and project controls activiti
- es.Engage with clients and senior stakeholders regarding programme performance and project mileston
Requirements
- ntsProven experience as a Planning Manager, Lead Planner, or Senior Planner on large-scale construction or engineering projec
- ts.Strong background in mission critical environments such as data centres, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, energy, or major infrastructu
- re.Advanced Primavera P6 skil
- ls.Strong understanding of project controls, earned value, risk management, and schedule analys
- is.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skil
- ls.Ability to lead teams and influence project delivery at a senior lev
- el.Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipli
Package
- age€130,000 basic sal
- aryPerformance-related bo
- nusPension contribut
- ionPrivate healthc
- areLife assura
- nceGenerous annual leave entitlem
- entProfessional development and training supp
- ortOpportunity to work on some of Europe's most prestigious mission critical proje
ctsIf you're an experienced planning professional looking to play a key role in delivering complex, high-value projects, we'd love to hear from y ou.
