Your new company
A long-established and highly successful building services contractor is seeking a Project Planner to join their growing team in Banbridge. With a strong reputation across the UK and Ireland, the business delivers complex MEP projects across sectors including healthcare, commercial, residential, education, industrial and data centres. Due to continued growth and a healthy order book, they are looking to appoint a planner to support projects from tender stage through to completion.

This opportunity is open to experienced Project Planners as well as Project Managers with strong hands-on experience in planning, programming and project sequencing who are interested in moving into a dedicated planning role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to join a market-leading contractor and play a key role in the successful delivery of major construction projects.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Planning, you will be responsible for developing, managing and monitoring project programmes across a range of construction and building services projects.

Key duties will include:

• Producing detailed project programmes using Asta PowerProject
• Developing construction, procurement, manufacturing, installation and commissioning schedules
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and project information to develop logical project sequences
• Preparing procurement and information release schedules
• Supporting tender submissions with planning, logistics and methodology information
• Monitoring project progress against programme milestones
• Identifying programme risks, delays and recovery opportunities
• Carrying out programme analysis and "what if" scenario planning
• Supporting extension of time and delay analysis processes where required
• Maintaining programme revisions and change control records
• Conducting regular site visits to review progress and engage with project teams
• Working closely with operational, commercial and design teams throughout project delivery
• Reviewing and challenging contractor and subcontractor programmes where necessary

What you''ll need to succeed

• Experience in a planning role within construction, engineering or MEP projects, or a Project Management background with strong hands-on planning and programming experience
• Experience producing, developing or managing project programmes throughout the project lifecycle
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project sequencing
• Experience using Asta PowerProject, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar planning software
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and analytical abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment

Desirable

• Experience within MEP/building services projects
• Knowledge of commissioning and installation programmes
• Experience of delay analysis and extension of time claims

What you''ll get in return
This is an opportunity to join one of Northern Ireland''s leading MEP contractors, working on high-profile projects across the UK and Ireland. With a strong track record of promoting from within and investing in its people, the company offers excellent long-term career prospects for ambitious planners looking to progress their career.

• Competitive salary package
• 30 days annual leave including public holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance cover
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Professional memberships paid
• Ongoing training and career development
• On-site gym and free parking

What you need to do now
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