Project Planner-Water / Wastewater (Full Time)

The Role:

Due to increasing workload on existing multiyear frameworks in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK, Glan Agua require an experienced programmer/planner to work with an enthusiastic, skilled and motivated team from our Galway office.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of the role are outlined as follows:

• Creating, maintaining and reviewing a programme of work
• Liaising with design team, engineers and clients, to develop, review and update current programmes on a monthly basis
• Producing progress reports and forecasts for team members, clients and stakeholders
• Breaking large jobs down into phases of development, scheduling and Identify bottlenecks or interdependences
• Using project management tools to plan timeframes
• Working with estimators to calculate the resources needed for a project
• Planning contingency programmes in case timeframes change
• Assist in bids for tender
• Managing several projects programmes with the support of junior planners, Contract or  Project Managers
• Working between offices and construction sites (if needed).
• Provide detailed support and assistance to projects as needed
• Produce reports and programme commentary to customers on particular reporting requirements
• Produce programmes / reports as required by the project team, including indication of deviation from the baseline programme
• Formally issue programme updates to the customer as required by contracts specifics
• Attend progress meetings with internal and external customers and deliver presentation on project progress
• Develop and produce fully logic linked and integrated tender programme comprising the design, procurement, construction and commission compliant with tender sum, design and methodology without assistance
• Ensure planning and programming reports are produced on time

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

 The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the role are outlined as follows:

• +5 years mid-senior level planning experience
• Ability to develop a design or construction project at project inception stage to inform required team needs
• Demonstrate knowledge of construction preferably in the water/wastewater industry
• Strong communication including writing reports and presenting
• Understanding engineering principles, preferably in the water/wastewater industry
• Working knowledge of NEC and FIDIC Gold form of Contracts
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Methodological in approach to work
• High Attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills and relevant knowledge of Planning software including MS Project, and Primavera P6
• Budget and financial management
• Leadership, Work as part of a team and individually
• A Site Management background is beneficial

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
• Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
• 22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
• Competitive base salary with annual salary reviews.
• A company laptop and phone.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.