At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and manage construction schedules for exciting projects in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading contractor in Ireland with a strong growth trajectory.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, health care cashback scheme, pension, and 31 days annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible working options and opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on diverse projects while developing your planning skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and 3-5 years of planning experience in construction.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Due to continued growth, new contracts and an extensive pipeline of work, Ireland’s Main Contractors have an exciting opportunity for a Planner to join their team working on a wide variety of projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and a strong background in civil engineering/construction projects. This role will be based in the Newry or Belfast office with flexibility to travel to sites as required. Upon successful completion of probation, working 1-2 days from home will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Develop clear and accurate tender-stage construction programmes and supporting narrative submissions in coordination with the estimating team under tight deadlines.
- Produce and maintain detailed construction schedules using industry-standard tools (MS Project, Primavera P6; Asta Powerproject advantageous).
- Break down project scope into work packages, activities, and sequences aligned with project deliverables.
- Monitor progress against baseline programmes and maintain accurate schedule updates.
- Identify deviations from plan and carry out critical path analysis.
- Coordinate with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors to validate programme information.
- Chair and support regular progress meetings to review timelines, delays, and corrective actions.
- Identify scheduling risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect programme delivery.
- Assess the impact of scope changes, delays, and unforeseen events on time and cost.
- Prepare and present reports including Gantt charts, S-curves, dashboards, and programme updates.
- Communicate key schedule metrics and forecasts clearly to stakeholders and clients.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and scheduling practices.
- Contribute to lessons learned and process improvements across projects.
Requirements
- Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
- 3–5+ years’ experience in planning and scheduling within the construction industry.
- Experience working on medium to large-scale construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, methodologies, and resource planning.
- Familiarity with Irish construction standards, regulations, and delivery practices.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and/or Asta Powerproject.
- Understanding of key project controls principles (critical path method, earned value analysis).
Salary: £65K – £75K neg DOE
Cashback Health care Scheme, Pension, 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), Free on-site parking, Cycle To Work Scheme, More excellent benefits included.
If you are a Planner considering a career move, please feel free to send your CV to N.williams@gpcireland.com or contact me on 0861502137 for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CVs to clients without a full discussion and prior consent.
Planner in Belfast employer: Global Professional Consultants
Join Ireland’s Main Contractors as a Planner and be part of a dynamic team that values growth, innovation, and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to extensive training opportunities and the flexibility to work from home after probation. Located in Newry or Belfast, enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises work-life balance, competitive benefits including a cashback healthcare scheme, and the chance to contribute to a variety of exciting construction projects.
Contact Details:
Global Professional Consultants Recruitment Team
