Project Planner South Dublin

• Project Planner
• M&E Contractor
• South Dublin

SSA are currently looking for a Project Planner / Resource Co-ordinator for a leading M&E Contractor based in South Dublin.

About the Company:

An established Irish mechanical and electrical engineering contractor, operating nationwide across Ireland. Established in 1968, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering services across the data centre, pharmaceutical, medical, commercial and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using planning software.
• Create work breakdown structures (WBS), project timelines and key milestones.
• Monitor project progress against baseline schedules.
• Track planned versus actual man-hours and report on variances.
• Develop resource plans and support workforce planning across projects.
• Monitor resource utilisation, capacity and labour requirements.
• Provide regular project progress, resource and capacity reports.
• Identify potential scheduling and resource issues and elevate risks accordingly.
• Support Project Managers with planning and coordination activities.
• Assist in ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Maintain accurate planning and resource documentation.
• Work closely with Business Unit Managers and project teams to ensure effective resource allocation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in project planning, coordination, resource planning or PMO environments.
• Strong understanding of resource loading and workforce planning.
• Experience tracking man-hours and labour forecasting.
• Experience using project management and planning software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience within an M&E, construction or engineering environment would be advantageous.