Senior Project Planner

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Senior Planner - Dublin, Ireland
To lead the planning management function for the Sisk group of companies.
To set the standard for planning and project controls and regularly review the function in the preconstruction and construction phases.
To develop a consistent approach and produce regular reports to feedback on progress and performance to the group board.
Key Responsibilities
Programme development & control
Lead in the development of the baseline contract programme, covering all aspects of design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
All elements to be fully logic linked and have a critical path.
Lead in the preparation of a construction (target) programme highlighting areas of improvement against the contract programme.
Prepare a tender event programme for the procurement of subcontractors, incorporating design release and lead-in activities.
Maintain electronic files and administration of planning and programme documents to facilitate retrieval as required, utilising the common data environment (CDE).
Provide all programme information required to support the management team.
Develop a 4D graphical model or 2D phasing plans to represent the sequence of build, phasing, and logistics.
Use the construction programme to produce or assist in the production of project prelim books, including staff resource, logistics, and temporary works requirements.
Engage with the supply chain to develop the project programme concerning design, lead-ins, construction periods, plant, and labor requirements.
Review risks and opportunities for each programme and highlight potential mitigation measures, including float and time risk allowances.
Reporting, progress, and as-built information
Develop tracking schedules to maintain information and control the production of programmes by subcontractors.
Maintain an as-built programme, highlighting deviations from the baseline.
Input to change requests to advise on programme impacts for approval and instructions to facilitate works.
Use the 4D model and/or 2D phasing to highlight current progress.
Produce validated output rates to track live progress and inform tenders.
Conduct peer reviews of other planners' programmes to ensure consistency within the department.
Management Responsibilities
Report programme status to the Regional Planner regularly and review programmes with them.
Conduct PDPs with assistant planners and drive their development plans.
Lead and coordinate planning activities in preconstruction and on-site.
Assess programme and entitlements under contracts, coordinating with the management team.
Lead weekly and monthly programme reporting.
Present programme status at monthly contract review meetings.
Ensure quality of planning documents, liaising with site teams and assistants.
Prove programme periods through subcontractor liaison, benchmarking, and team consultation.
Experience & Skills
Proven track record working with clients, contractors, and stakeholders on live projects.
Experience working within a team environment.
Extensive knowledge of UK and EU legal frameworks, especially contract management.
Experience managing planning teams.
Qualifications / Training
Relevant degree or diploma.
Qualifications in construction management.
Certification in planning and programme software.
Membership of relevant professional bodies.
Advanced training in Asta Powerproject and Primavera P6.
Training in managing people and advanced contract awareness (JCT and NEC).
At Sisk, we are committed to attracting diverse talent.
We encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply and share their transferable skills, even if they do not meet all technical criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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