Employment type: Full-time, Permanent
We’re working with a leading MEP contractor delivering complex, high-value projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe. With a strong presence in sectors such as data centres, pharmaceutical, industrial and other mission‑critical environments, they’re looking to appoint a Senior Planning Manager to support a growing pipeline of work in Dublin.
This is a senior leadership role where you’ll take ownership of planning across major MEP projects, driving programme performance and supporting project delivery from pre‑construction through to handover.
What you’ll be doing:
* Leading planning across large‑scale MEP projects in Dublin and wider European portfolio
* Developing and managing detailed project programmes using Primavera P6
* Creating baseline schedules and maintaining programme control throughout delivery
* Carrying out critical path analysis, resource loading, and forecasting
* Identifying programme risks and implementing mitigation strategies
* Producing weekly and monthly progress reports for internal and client stakeholders
* Supporting commercial teams with delay analysis and EOT submissions
* Presenting programme updates to senior leadership and clients
* Working closely with project, engineering, commercial and site teams
* Leading and mentoring planners within the business
* Driving improvements across planning processes and project controls
What you will bring:
* 10+ years’ experience in planning within construction or MEP environments
* Strong MEP background – essential (design & build experience highly desirable)
* Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential)
* Strong understanding of planning methodologies, project controls and risk management
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
* Experience within mission‑critical sectors such as data centres or pharma is a strong advantage
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Previous experience leading or mentoring planning teams
* Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar (desirable)
* PMI‑SP or equivalent certification beneficial
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