Job Description

• Dublin
• Permanent / Full Time
• €55,000.00 - €60,000.00 Per YEAR (EUR)
• 15 Oct 2026

The Client
My Client are a leading, renowned Irish Contractor who are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Planner to join their team and aid in delivering major building and infrastructure projects across Dublin and Ireland.

Working alongside an experienced planning team, you will support the development, monitoring and updating of construction programmes, helping project teams manage project timelines, identify potential delays and ensure works progress in line with agreed milestones.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious construction professional looking to develop a career in construction planning and gain exposure to complex projects within an established contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, development and maintenance of construction programmes from pre-construction through to project completion.
• Support Senior Planners in developing detailed project schedules, construction sequences and key milestone programmes.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors to gather progress updates and programme information.
• Monitor actual progress against planned activities and highlight potential delays, risks and critical path issues.
• Assist with the preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports, look-ahead programmes and project dashboards.
• Update project schedules to reflect progress, design changes, procurement requirements and site conditions.
• Support the identification of programme risks and contribute to the development of mitigation and recovery plans.
• Assist with the coordination of design, procurement, subcontractor and construction activities.
• Attend project and planning meetings, recording actions and following up on programme-related matters.
• Review construction drawings, specifications and project documentation to understand sequencing, dependencies and resource requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of tender programmes and pre-construction planning documentation.
• Maintain accurate programme records and ensure planning information is communicated effectively to project teams.
• Work collaboratively with the commercial, design and site management teams to support successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Degree or relevant qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in construction, site engineering, project coordination or planning is desirable.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, project timelines and site operations.
• Good analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced planning professionals.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to construction planning or project scheduling within a main contractor environment.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of critical path analysis, progress reporting and programme updates.
• Experience on residential, commercial, healthcare, education or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of construction procurement, design coordination and subcontractor sequencing.

The Package

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Pension and additional company benefits.
• Exposure to major construction projects across Dublin and Ireland.
• Structured training and mentoring from experienced planning professionals.

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