Senior Planner

Our Infrastructure division is looking for experience a Senior Planner to join it's preconstruction team out of Dublin.

About John Sisk & Son

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.

Sisk Infrastructure are delighted to be growing their team with the addition of a Senior Planner who will set the standard for planning and project controls and regularly review the function in the preconstruction and construction phases.

Our People & Recruitment Commitment At Sisk, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Responsibilities

• To develop a consistent approach and produce regular reports to feedback on progress and performance to the group board.
• Lead in the development of the baseline contract programme, covering all aspects of design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• All elements to be fully logic linked and have a critical path.
• To lead in the preparation of a construction (target) programme highlighting areas of improvement against the contract programme.
• Prepare a tender event programme for the procurement of subcontractors incorporating design release and lead in activities.
• Maintain electronic files and administration of planning and programme documents to facilitate retrieval as required.
• Utilising the common data environment (CDE).
• Provide all programme information as required support the management team.
• To develop a 4D graphical model, where required or 2D phasing plans.
• To represent the sequence of build, phasing and logistics.
• Use the construction programme to produce / assist in the production of project prelim books including, but not limited to, staff resource, logistics and temporary works requirements.
• To engage with the supply chain to develop the project programme with regards to design, lead-in’s, construction periods, plant & labour requirements To review risk and opportunities for every programme produced and highlight potential mitigation measures in the programme.
• Including float and time risk allowances.
• People Training Advanced contract awareness – Understanding JCT and NEC forms of contract
• Certification for use of planning and programme software

Requirements

• Advanced construction project management software training - progress analysis & s-curve reporting.
• Managing costs & resources.
• Advanced Primavera P6 Training Managing costs & resources.
• Qualifications Relevant Degree or diploma
• Qualifications in construction management
• Membership of relevant professional body, where applicable

Pay

What We Offer At Sisk, your rewards package goes far beyond your salary.

Benefits

• Competitive salary 26 days annual leave
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and lifestyle supports

Career development opportunities

• And much more as part of our Total Rewards programme
• We offer the opportunity to work with purpose, grow a career without limits and be part of a supportive, collaborative team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited CVs or speculative contact from unapproved agencies are not accepted, and no fees will be payable.

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. Encouraging All Talent to Apply We understand that the confidence gap or imposter syndrome can discourage great people from applying. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to express your interest — your skills, experience and potential are what matter. 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.#LI-RB1#LI-AG1