Senior Project Planner

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Planner to join a premier engineering and construction firm specializing in major pharmaceutical projects in Dublin. This 12-month contract role requires on-site presence 5 days a week, managing complex life sciences projects from pre-construction through commissioning phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning function for one or multiple projects to ensure smooth execution.
• Create and update comprehensive project schedules spanning all phases including pre-construction, construction, and commissioning.
• Generate regular progress reports, milestone forecasts, and critical path evaluations.
• Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) methods to track project performance effectively.
• Conduct site audits to verify that schedules reflect current project status accurately.
• Lead planning meetings and coordinate closely with project teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Develop tender programs, resource allocation charts, and cash-loaded schedules.
• Support weekly workface planning and provide essential program data for payment claims.
• Document delays, analyze disruptions, and contribute to extension of time claims and disputes resolution.
• Prepare contract review reports ensuring precise and high-quality planning documentation.
• Offer expert planning insights, identify risks, and suggest feasible solutions.
• Mentor junior planners and temporarily assume responsibilities of Planning Manager or Project Planner as necessary.

Candidate Profile

• Proven expertise with Primavera P6 for planning activities.
• Solid experience in construction planning, specifically within pharmaceutical projects.
• Minimum 5 years’ involvement in pharmaceutical construction and 3–5 years specifically in planning roles.
• In-depth knowledge of Earned Value Management techniques.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent skills in communication and managing diverse stakeholders.
• Capability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary project teams.

Additional Information

This role requires full-time onsite presence in Dublin, Ireland, and is offered as a 12-month contract opportunity with a leading firm in the life sciences engineering sector.