Job Title | Senior Project Planner Location | Banbridge Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience Responsible to | Senior Production Manager The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK’s & Ireland’s Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe. We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe. Role Overview A Senior Project Planner plays a pivotal role in the successful delivery of construction and infrastructure projects. The role is responsible for developing, managing, and monitoring project schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules using tools like MS Project, or similar. Analyze project scope, deliverables, and milestones to create realistic project timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather project inputs and ensure planning accuracy. Identify critical path activities, schedule risks, and mitigation strategies. Regularly update schedules and progress, reflecting changes in project scope or delivery dates. Prepare and present reports on project status, forecasted completions, and variances. Assist in developing resource allocation plans and capacity forecasts. Provide planning guidance and mentorship to junior planners and project team members as required. Ensure alignment of project timelines with contract requirements and client expectations. Support project change management processes with schedule impact assessments. Participate in risk and opportunity reviews, offering planning insights. Essential Criteria Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related technical field. Minimum 5 years of experience in project planning, preferably in engineering, construction, infrastructure, oil & gas, or similar industries. Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or other scheduling software. Strong understanding of project controls and planning methodologies. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of industry standards such as PMI, AACE, or similar certifications is an advantage. Desirable Criteria A Master’s degree (MSc) in Project Management or Construction Planning is advantageous but not essential. Professional Certification is desirable e.g. PRINCE2, APM PMQ. Membership of Professional Body. e.g. Full or Associate Membership with APM. Chartered status (ChPP).