Mechanical Engineering
Posted 7 hours ago
Senior Project Planner - Limerick
Pharmaceutical and Data Centre Projects
Leading International Engineering Contractor
€80,000 to €90,000 Excellent Benefits
The Company
This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded international engineering contractor delivering complex mechanical and electrical projects across pharmaceuticals, data centres, life sciences and power infrastructure.
With a strong pipeline of secured work in Limerick and across Munster for the next five years, the company has built a reputation for delivering technically demanding projects safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards. Their culture is collaborative, performance driven and focused on developing internal talent into senior leadership roles.
The Role Senior Project Planner
As a Senior Project Planner, you will take ownership of planning and scheduling on major engineering and MEP projects in Limerick. Working closely with the Project Manager, Commercial Team and Site Management, you will develop, monitor and control fully integrated construction programmes.
You will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, providing clear reporting, early warnings and performance insights to support informed decision making. This is a senior level planning position with responsibility for mentoring junior planners and influencing programme strategy on high value projects.
Key Responsibilities
Health and Safety
• Ensure programme sequencing supports safe systems of work and realistic construction durations
• Integrate safety milestones and key compliance requirements into project schedules
Programme and Planning
• Develop detailed construction programmes from design and commercial information
• Create labour loaded schedules and S curves aligned with commercial budgets
• Coordinate and integrate schedules with main contractors and client teams
• Optimise build sequences and identify programme risk areas
• Produce short term look ahead programmes and drop line schedules
• Maintain and revise programmes throughout the project lifecycle
Commercial and Performance Control
• Monitor weekly progress and measure productivity against planned man hours
• Provide estimate at completion forecasts in conjunction with the commercial team
• Support client schedule negotiations and programme discussions
• Highlight risks, delays and potential cost impacts to senior management
Reporting and Documentation
• Prepare internal and external progress reports
• Develop trackers and reporting templates to monitor performance
• Provide clear early warnings based on site progress and emerging risks
Leadership and Collaboration
• Act as the key planning contact for the Project Manager
• Mentor and guide junior planners where required
• Facilitate look ahead and planning meetings with site management
• Support continuous improvement of planning processes
About You
• Third level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Quantity Surveying or similar. A strong technical trades background with planning experience will also be considered
• Minimum five years experience in a Project Planner or Senior Planner role within construction or engineering
• Proven experience developing and managing programmes for MEP, pharmaceutical, data centre or industrial projects
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent planning software
• Commercially aware with the ability to align programme with cost and labour forecasts
• Excellent reporting, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Detail focused with strong time management and problem solving ability
• A proactive approach with the confidence to escalate risks when required
What’s on Offer
Salary: €80,000 to €90,000 depending on experience
Benefits:
• Company vehicle or travel allowance
• Performance related bonus
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Ongoing CPD and structured career development
• Opportunity to progress to Lead Planner level on major projects
Why Apply?
This is a career defining opportunity for a Senior Project Planner in Limerick who wants exposure to high value, technically challenging pharmaceutical and data centre projects.
You will join a business with long term secured work, strong financial backing and a proven track record of promoting from within. If you are looking to step into a senior planning role where your input directly influences project success and business performance, this position offers both stability and progression.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Senior Project Planner role in Limerick, please send your CV to ryan@breaghrecruitment.com or call Ryan on 01 531 4345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment specialise in recruiting Senior Project Planners, Project Planners and Planning Engineers for construction and engineering projects across Ireland. We work closely with leading MEP contractors, pharmaceutical builders and data centre specialists, connecting experienced planning professionals with long term career opportunities.
If you are considering a move as a Senior Planner, Project Planner, Construction Planner or Primavera P6 Planner within the Irish construction sector, speak to us in confidence.
Pharmaceutical and Data Centre Projects
Leading International Engineering Contractor
€80,000 to €90,000 Excellent Benefits
The Company
This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded international engineering contractor delivering complex mechanical and electrical projects across pharmaceuticals, data centres, life sciences and power infrastructure.
With a strong pipeline of secured work in Limerick and across Munster for the next five years, the company has built a reputation for delivering technically demanding projects safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards. Their culture is collaborative, performance driven and focused on developing internal talent into senior leadership roles.
The Role Senior Project Planner
As a Senior Project Planner, you will take ownership of planning and scheduling on major engineering and MEP projects in Limerick. Working closely with the Project Manager, Commercial Team and Site Management, you will develop, monitor and control fully integrated construction programmes.
You will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, providing clear reporting, early warnings and performance insights to support informed decision making. This is a senior level planning position with responsibility for mentoring junior planners and influencing programme strategy on high value projects.
Key Responsibilities
Health and Safety
• Ensure programme sequencing supports safe systems of work and realistic construction durations
• Integrate safety milestones and key compliance requirements into project schedules
Programme and Planning
• Develop detailed construction programmes from design and commercial information
• Create labour loaded schedules and S curves aligned with commercial budgets
• Coordinate and integrate schedules with main contractors and client teams
• Optimise build sequences and identify programme risk areas
• Produce short term look ahead programmes and drop line schedules
• Maintain and revise programmes throughout the project lifecycle
Commercial and Performance Control
• Monitor weekly progress and measure productivity against planned man hours
• Provide estimate at completion forecasts in conjunction with the commercial team
• Support client schedule negotiations and programme discussions
• Highlight risks, delays and potential cost impacts to senior management
Reporting and Documentation
• Prepare internal and external progress reports
• Develop trackers and reporting templates to monitor performance
• Provide clear early warnings based on site progress and emerging risks
Leadership and Collaboration
• Act as the key planning contact for the Project Manager
• Mentor and guide junior planners where required
• Facilitate look ahead and planning meetings with site management
• Support continuous improvement of planning processes
About You
• Third level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Quantity Surveying or similar. A strong technical trades background with planning experience will also be considered
• Minimum five years experience in a Project Planner or Senior Planner role within construction or engineering
• Proven experience developing and managing programmes for MEP, pharmaceutical, data centre or industrial projects
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent planning software
• Commercially aware with the ability to align programme with cost and labour forecasts
• Excellent reporting, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Detail focused with strong time management and problem solving ability
• A proactive approach with the confidence to escalate risks when required
What’s on Offer
Salary: €80,000 to €90,000 depending on experience
Benefits:
• Company vehicle or travel allowance
• Performance related bonus
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Ongoing CPD and structured career development
• Opportunity to progress to Lead Planner level on major projects
Why Apply?
This is a career defining opportunity for a Senior Project Planner in Limerick who wants exposure to high value, technically challenging pharmaceutical and data centre projects.
You will join a business with long term secured work, strong financial backing and a proven track record of promoting from within. If you are looking to step into a senior planning role where your input directly influences project success and business performance, this position offers both stability and progression.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Senior Project Planner role in Limerick, please send your CV to ryan@breaghrecruitment.com or call Ryan on 01 531 4345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment specialise in recruiting Senior Project Planners, Project Planners and Planning Engineers for construction and engineering projects across Ireland. We work closely with leading MEP contractors, pharmaceutical builders and data centre specialists, connecting experienced planning professionals with long term career opportunities.
If you are considering a move as a Senior Planner, Project Planner, Construction Planner or Primavera P6 Planner within the Irish construction sector, speak to us in confidence.
