Planning Manager

Overview

At Sisk, we create places and infrastructure that shape how people live, work and connect - now and for future generations. As a family owned, international construction and engineering group, we offer meaningful careers across building, infrastructure, rail, energy and off site manufacturing throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe, where people are supported to grow, make an impact and be part of positive change.

The Planning Manager is responsible for leading and delivering all planning and scheduling activities for assigned projects. Reporting to the Head of Planning, the role ensures the development, implementation and monitoring of robust project programmes in line with contractual requirements. The Planning Manager provides guidance to project teams, drives proactive decision making and supports timely project delivery.

Responsibilities

Planning and Scheduling

• Develop, maintain and manage project schedules for design, procurement and construction phases.
• Monitor programme progress, identify delays and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure alignment of project activities with resources, constraints and critical milestones.
• Prepare and update short term lookahead programmes and monthly progress reports.
• Liaise with project teams to coordinate interfaces and dependencies across disciplines.

Reporting and Analysis

• Produce accurate and timely programme reports, highlighting risks, trends and opportunities.
• Support Project Controls Lead in the preparation of programme updates for senior management and clients.
• Conduct impact assessments for design changes, variation orders and contractual amendments.
• Analyse programme performance, including schedule adherence, float utilisation and critical path accuracy.

Risk and Compliance

• Maintain project risk and opportunity registers related to planning and scheduling.
• Support audits and reviews of project schedules and planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with company planning procedures, contractual obligations and statutory requirements.

Team Leadership and Development

• Mentor and support senior planners, planners and junior planners.
• Promote best practice in planning, scheduling and programme management across the project team.
• Support the development and implementation of planning procedures, templates and systems.
• Coordinate training and development for planning staff to ensure competency and knowledge growth.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support client reporting and attend project meetings as required.
• Ensure effective communication of programme updates, risks and recovery plans across stakeholders.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, design teams and commercial staff to provide planning guidance.

Experience

Experience and Skills

• Extensive experience in construction planning and project scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of project planning software, including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Proven ability to manage complex programmes across multiple disciplines.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Experience in coordinating planning activities with cost, risk and resource management.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Training

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction, Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in planning management on medium to large scale construction projects.
• Proficiency in planning and scheduling software.

Desirable Qualifications and Training

• Membership of a recognised planning or project controls body (APM, PMI or similar).
• Knowledge of BIM integration in planning processes.
• Experience in programme recovery and proactive risk management.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and lifestyle supports
• Career development opportunities
• And much more as part of our Total Rewards programme

Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, family status or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all candidates.

Compliance & Transparency

All recruitment materials are designed to meet or exceed legal and regulatory requirements, including the Irish and UK Equality Acts and the EU Pay Transparency Directive, ensuring fairness, transparency and equal access for every applicant.