Head of Planning

Posted 2 days 23 hours ago by ICDS (UK) Ltd

125 000,00 € - 150 000,00 € Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Leinster, Ireland
Job Description
Head of Planning - UK, Ireland & Europe

Dublin HQ
c. €120,000 - €130,000 + Executive Package

Overview

A senior leadership role heading up the Planning function across UK, Ireland and European operations. You will lead a team of 10 planners, overseeing programme management, project controls, and scheduling excellence across multiple high-profile projects. Reporting directly to the Technical Director, this is a key strategic position within the organisation.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a team of planners across UK, Ireland and Europe.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain project programmes using Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6 and MS Project.
  • Ensure robust planning processes are in place across all projects, from pre-construction through to completion.
  • Provide strategic guidance on project controls, sequencing, resource planning, and critical path analysis.
  • Oversee programme risk management and mitigation strategies.
  • Produce high-quality reports, dashboards, and progress updates for senior leadership and clients.
  • Support bid and tender submissions with accurate and competitive programme development.
  • Drive best practice and continuous improvement across the planning function.
Essential Skills & Experience
  • 10+ years' experience in planning/project controls within construction.
  • Strong technical proficiency in Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, and MS Project.
  • Proven experience managing and developing planning teams.
  • Excellent understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and delivery.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
  • Analytical and detail-focused, with ability to manage complex programmes.
Why Join?
  • Senior leadership role reporting to the Technical Director.
  • Salary circa €120,000 - €130,000 plus executive package.
  • Opportunity to lead and shape the Planning function across UK, Ireland & Europe.
  • Work on landmark projects with an industry-leading contractor.

To register your interest, please apply online or contact Lukciya at ICDS Group for a confidential chat.