Senior Planner

At John Paul Construction, we believe every project is an opportunity to improve on what’s come before. To foster that mindset, we hire the brightest and best in the industry, encourage collaboration, and embrace innovative thinking and new technology.

Due to continued expansion we require a Senior Planner for Dublin-based projects.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare contract and project programmes, and produce ongoing monthly progress reports
• Monitor progress trends, outputs, and resources across projects to enhance the planning department’s knowledge base
• Complete all scheduling and reporting requirements for tenders and contracts, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standards
• Collaborate closely with the project team on planning and schedule-related activities
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the wider project team, supply chain, and other stakeholders
• Execute short- to medium-term planning reviews and provide impartial, forward-looking insight to mitigate project risks
• Challenge, critique, and explore alternative construction solutions to drive continuous improvement and achieve optimal outcomes on projects

• Relevant third-level degree
• 5+ years’ industry experience
• Project planning and scheduling experience on construction and/or civil engineering projects
• Excellent IT skills – proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint

As a permanent employee of John Paul Construction, you will benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle or travel allowance
• Relocation allowance (where applicable)
• Company laptop and phone
• Pension
• Life insurance and income protection
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Access to lifestyle benefits such as the Bike to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Sports & Social Club, and more

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.