Senior Project Planner

Location: Dublin (5 days per week on site)

Duration: 12 month contract

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to join a leading engineering and construction company delivering major pharmaceutical projects in Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale, complex life sciences projects, taking ownership of the planning function from pre-construction through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning function for a project or portfolio of projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules covering pre-construction, construction and commissioning phases.
• Produce progress reports, milestone forecasts and critical path analyses.
• Audit site progress and ensure schedules accurately reflect project status.
• Lead planning meetings and liaise with project teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare tender programmes, resource histograms and cash-loaded schedules.
• Support weekly workface planning and provide programme data for payment applications.
• Record delays, analyse disruption and support the preparation of extension of time claims and contractual disputes.
• Complete contract review reports and ensure the quality and accuracy of all planning documentation.
• Provide planning expertise, identify programme risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Support and mentor junior planners where required and provide cover for Planning Manager and Project Planner responsibilities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong experience using Primavera P6.
• A background in construction planning.
• At least 5 years' experience working on pharmaceutical projects.
• A minimum of 3–5 years' experience in a planning role.
• A thorough understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project team.

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