About the Role
We are seeking a detail-driven Construction Project Planner to join our team in Newry.
This is an opportunity for you to play a key role in delivering high-profile projects from concept to completion.
Main Job Function
As a Construction Project Planner, you will be responsible for leading the planning function on major construction projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and manage complex project schedules from inception to completion.
* Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including engineering, design, construction management, and commissioning.
* Conduct interactive planning workshops to facilitate team alignment.
* Analyse project critical paths and provide updates on schedule performance to the project management team.
* Deliver insights during constructability reviews to optimize project schedules.
* Determine and communicate resource requirements to achieve project objectives.
* Identify variances, provide regular performance updates, and recommend corrective actions, as necessary.
The Ideal Candidate
You will have a minimum of 6 years of experience in a similar planning role with a main contractor in Ireland or the UK.
Your skills and qualifications include:
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Effective time management abilities.
* Proactive self-starter with a strong commitment to quality and project success.
* Proficiency in ASTA or similar project management software.
Benefits
We offer an attractive benefits package to all staff, including:
* A full-time, permanent competitive salary.
* 31 days annual leave entitlement.
* Company pension contributions.
* Flexible working opportunities.
* Free onsite parking.
* Sick pay.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Referral programme.
* Bereavement leave.
* Opportunities to work on public and private sector prestigious projects.