Lead Planner/Scheduler (office/hybrid role)

At PM Group Cork, we have a dedicated team of Planners, both site- and office-based, with a remarkable combined experience of over 200 years. As we embark on several large-scale projects beginning in 2025, we are seeking a Senior Project Planner to join this exceptional team, offering excellent long-term opportunities.

In the role of Lead Planner/Scheduler, you will leverage your extensive expertise to develop, coordinate, integrate, and manage complex project schedules across a diverse range of initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience of leading and overseeing intricate project schedules throughout their full lifecycle, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in Engineering, Design, Construction Management, and Commissioning & Qualification.

To excel in this role, you should possess experience in the following areas

• Overseeing large complex process projects (100M+).
• Directing the Planning project team and mentoring new hires & graduates
• Delivering across project design phases as well as construction & commissioning
• Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with the Client
• Establishing project objectives in line with the client and ensuring goals & timelines are achieved
• Execution of projects via an established Quality and Management system
• Responsible for the development and management of project schedules and project controls tools
• Identification of project milestones, monitor & report on the same
• Chair / Host Interactive Planning Workshops
• Critical Path development & analysis
• Liaise with the project management team with regular schedule performance status reports
• Establish project schedule resource requirements
• Develop and communicate tools for the target completion of project goals
• Provides performance updates/reports views for identification of variances and corrective action

Why join PM Group?

We are an international project management firm with a team of 3,600+ people and have been recognised for several successful projects, and received numerous awards over the years. Two recent achievements include:

Industrial Building Project of the Year Award (2024):  PM Group won this award at the Irish Building Design Awards for designing and constructing a pioneering biologics innovation acceleration facility. It is equipped with the latest technology for producing life-changing cancer treatments.

Advancing Gender Equality Award (2024): At the National Diversity and Inclusion Awards, PM Group was honored for its commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

On joining PM Group you can look forward to

Continued Professional Development: You will have the opportunity to maximize your potential by working on innovative projects and challenging assignments. We support continuous learning and career advancement.

International Exposure: With a global presence, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with international teams and work on projects worldwide, enhancing professional growth and cultural understanding.

Employee Ownership: As an employee-owned firm, PM Group promotes a shared sense of ownership and responsibility, contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Innovation and Flexibility: The company fosters a culture of innovation and flexibility, encouraging employees to challenge conventional thinking and inspire positive change.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

This role is based at the Cork office, with hybrid working arrangements

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