Senior Planner - Civil Department

About BAM UK & Ireland

At BAM, we focus on building a lasting future rather than short-term gains. Our organization fosters career growth with avenues to advance into new roles, explore various specializations, and even seize overseas opportunities. Numerous employees have developed their careers here over several years, advancing along with their professional and personal growth.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Planner to join our civil department based in Kill, County Kildare. This position involves creating detailed project schedules for tender submissions and supporting programming activities for major infrastructure projects throughout Ireland.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborate with a skilled team on some of Ireland's most significant, engaging, and evolving construction, civil, and facilities management projects.
• Enhance your expertise up to the highest industry standards within one of the nation’s leading construction companies.
• Competitive salary paired with comprehensive benefits.
• 8% pension contribution.
• Private health insurance coverage.
• Dental plan availability.
• 26 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• Two wellbeing days each year.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Learning and development programs encouraging internal growth.
• Availability of company vehicles depending on role.
• Additional attractive benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize MS Project, Primavera P6, or Asta Powerproject to plan and supervise project timelines.
• Devise program strategies for tender proposals and construction projects.
• Develop and sustain comprehensive project schedules from foundational principles, including resource and cost allocation, using tools like MS Project, Primavera P6, and 4D scheduling software.
• Interpret and integrate information from tender documents effectively.
• Coordinate schedule-related matters with estimators and project teams.
• Calculate and prepare mass haul assessments and graphical representations.
• Prepare detailed narratives, phases, progress reports, and documentation to support tender and project submissions.
• Manage short-term planning alongside project teams.
• Take ownership of project programs to ensure timely delivery.
• Communicate program information, risks, and commercial factors clearly to operational teams through multiple formats.
• Organize and lead collaborative planning workshops involving clients, operational teams, and subcontractors.
• Monitor and update project progress, compiling reports that fulfill contractual and project requirements.
• Incorporate and analyze program changes and aid commercial teams.
• Assess subcontractor and supply chain schedules.
• Conduct peer reviews of project programs.
• Follow established business protocols and systems.
• Stay informed about current construction methods and trends.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a third-level degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• Around 10 years of professional experience in roadworks, earthworks, drainage, structural, and marine construction.
• Proven background as a Civil Planner with strong understanding of construction techniques and sound commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Confidence in engaging with clients.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, own, and drive project programs, including managing subcontractor schedules.
• Strong logical thinking and systematic approach in planning activities.
• Familiarity with planning methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Skilled in planning software, particularly Primavera P6, and familiarity with 4D planning tools; training will be provided.
• Able to work effectively within demanding timelines.
• Experience contributing to successful tender bid strategies.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our mission at BAM is to build a sustainable future by engineering vital infrastructure and constructing high-quality buildings as a leading European construction company. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all people feel valued and welcomed regardless of background, race, religion, gender, or any defining characteristic.

Recruitment Process

We ensure an accessible and inclusive recruitment procedure. If you require adjustments to the process for accessibility, please inform us accordingly.

Additional Information

Please be advised CVs will not be accepted directly by email.