Project Planner

About Wills Bros

Wills Bros Ltd stands as a premier Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractor in Ireland, managing complex and high-profile projects throughout the country. Due to ongoing expansion and a robust project pipeline, we are inviting applications for a meticulous and organised Project Planner to be based in Limerick.

Role Overview

This permanent, full-time position offers the chance to grow expertise in project planning, scheduling, progress tracking, and project control within the civil engineering and infrastructure domain. The role involves developing and managing project programmes, collaborating with multiple teams to ensure timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain project schedules utilizing tools such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, MS Project, or comparable software.
• Develop baseline plans, short-term forecasts, and update progress reports aligning with project demands.
• Liaise closely with project managers, engineers, site personnel, commercial teams, and subcontractors to consolidate planning data.
• Track project advancement relative to plans, highlighting any delays, risks, or impacts on schedules.
• Generate clear progress and planning reports for internal discussions and client communications.
• Assist in coordinating design, procurement, subcontractor, and construction tasks within the project timeline.
• Support resource allocation, scheduling, and identify efficiency enhancement possibilities.
• Maintain comprehensive planning documentation, including revisions, progress logs, and key milestones.
• Participate in planning, progress, and coordination meetings as necessary.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning methodologies, reporting tools, and project control systems.

Candidate Profile

• Qualifications in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related fields are preferred.
• Essential experience in project planning, construction programming, site engineering, or project coordination roles.
• Proficiency with planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, or MS Project is required.
• Strong understanding of construction phases, project timelines, and site operations.
• Exceptional organisational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with diverse teams including site staff, project managers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Competency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Highly proactive and analytical, capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Must reside within a drivable distance of the Limerick office and hold a valid, clean Irish driving licence.

Career Progression and Benefits

• Access to structured professional development and industry-recognised certifications.
• Support for professional memberships and ongoing mentoring/coaching.
• Exposure to a wide range of civil engineering projects, including roads, bridges, marine, aviation, utilities, and earthworks.
• Pathways to senior roles in project planning, project controls, project management, and construction leadership.
• Competitive salary package with 24 days annual leave plus public holidays, pension plan, income protection, death-in-service benefit, employee assistance program, digital healthcare access, bike-to-work scheme, and funded professional development.

Additional Information

Applicants are encouraged to submit their CV for consideration. No recruitment agency inquiries, please.