Planner / Scheduler

Role overview

An established Irish construction contractor is hiring an experienced Planner / Scheduler to support a growing portfolio of residential, commercial, and public sector projects across Ireland. The position is based in Cork and is fully onsite for the first six months so you can build effective working relationships with project teams and key stakeholders. After a successful probation period, the arrangement changes to one day per week working from home.

The compensation package is €80,000 to €90,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Key responsibilities

• Build tender-stage construction programmes and prepare the accompanying planning narratives.
• Set up, update, and manage detailed project schedules using MS Project, Primavera P6, or Asta Powerproject.
• Track delivery against plan, review critical paths, and flag programme-related risks.
• Work alongside project teams on sequencing, scheduling logic, and resource planning.
• Prepare reporting outputs such as Gantt charts, S-curves, dashboards, and regular programme status updates.
• Lead or support programme review meetings and propose corrective measures when needed.
• Help strengthen planning standards and continuous improvement practices across projects.

Candidate profile

• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a closely related field.
• At least 3 to 5 years of construction planning and scheduling experience.
• Strong knowledge of Irish construction methods, sequencing, and resource coordination.
• Hands-on experience on medium to large construction projects.
• Familiarity with Public Works and RIAI contract structures is an advantage.
• Well-developed communication, analytical, and stakeholder management abilities.

Benefits

• 21 days of annual leave, plus extra leave for long service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company vehicle for site travel.
• Laptop and mobile phone supplied.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Improved maternity and paternity benefits.
• Wedding leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Access to ongoing CPD, training, and development support.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Regular social and wellbeing activities.

Additional information

This is a full-time construction planning role for a candidate who wants to contribute to a contractor where scheduling is central to successful project delivery.