Your new companyBased in Limerick, our client is seeking an experienced Lead Project Planner with a strong background in Mechanical and/or Electrical (M&E) disciplines to join their project delivery team. This role plays a pivotal part in the successful execution of complex engineering projects by developing, monitoring, and maintaining detailed project schedules. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure that all phases of the project are completed on time and within budget.Key Functions of the Lead Planner (Mechanical and/or Electrical biased)Provide a high quality of service to the project managerManaging, mentoring and providing guidance to planners / juniors as required dependingReview contract documentation and highlight key schedule and tracking requirementsDevelop construction schedule based on a high-level target schedule and WBS received from Project managerSupport in client schedule negotiationsLabour & Metrics load the schedule based on hours & quantities received from the Commercial Team.Develop the required Trackers and Reporting templatesDevelop a fully integrated construction schedule in conjunction with the Main Contractor and Project ManagerMeasure & track weekly progress and efficiency in consultation with the Site Team and validate this formally with the Commercial Team every 2 / 3 weeks.Highlight potential risks and roadblocks to the project team and lead planner on an ongoing basisNecessary requirement of the Lead PlannerA third level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a strong trades background coupled with technical ability may be considered.5+ years' experience / demonstrate the ability to develop and implement plans, monitor and control work.Must be capable of producing project plans from design and commercial information.Must be capable of coordinating the development of multiple project plans.Microsoft Project / P6 or Equivalent Planning Software, Microsoft Office tools - Excellent report writing skills.Time management is essential to satisfy the demands of a busy schedule.Lead Planner (Mechanical and /or Electrical) ResponsibilitiesIn conjunction with your project team, you will be responsible for the execution of various stages of a project as follows:Business Unit SupportPoint of contact for the Project Manager for all project-related planning issuesDevelop Schedules and Histograms for Bid Support as required by the Lead PlannerProgramme Co-ordination (Planning Phase of Project Life Cycle):Support the implementation of the Planning ProcessReview Contract documentation concerning Schedule and Reporting Requirements and ensure that they are metFacilitate Planning Meeting(s) where requiredValidation of High Level Target Schedule as received from PM considering current emerging IFC project informationHigh level labour load of Target Schedule to be completed and S-Curve to be producedSubmit the Schedule and S-curve (& all subsequent schedules) for review and approval to the Regional Planning Manager.The Lead Planner (Mechanical and /or Electrical biased) will be assigned to the negotiation strategy to be developed to deal with main contractor schedule risk - influencing favourable outcomes.Organise with Project Manager & attend meeting with Main Contractor / CMT to negotiate and agree optimum build schedule - minute and circulateRevise / Develop and add an agreed level of detail to the scheduleAssist Main Contractor / CMT in the development of an overall integrated scheduleEnsure that the schedule is "Labour Loaded" and aligned with the Commercial Department Budgets - highlight any weeks where large progress is forecasted to PM's, Lead Planner & Planning ManagerProduce Build Methodology / Phasing DrawingsPresent the latest version of the schedule to the construction team to ensure there is a thorough understandingSupport in Risk identification & mitigationStatus and Performance Advisor (Controlling Phase of Project Life Cycle):Provide clear communication of early warnings to project management teams obtained from progress reports and knowledge of project field conditionsAdvise project teams on ways to improve performanceMonitor package progress and efficiency (direct and subcontract) provide "estimates at completion" on labour man-hour spent in conjunction with the Commercial Team.Chair and facilitate weekly "Look Ahead" Meetings on site with SM's as requiredProgress Measuring / recording & collating actual installation progress for installation progress reportingWeekly Spent / Earned work hours' efficiency reporting in conjunction with the Commercial TeamCompilation of and issuing of period progress reports (internal / external)Produce Weekly "Drop-line Schedule" cw. 2-week look ahead and 2-week retrospectiveSchedule management, revision and maintenanceEscalation of risk items to Lead Planner & Planning & Risk ManagerWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Desired Skills and ExperienceMechanical or Electrical Lead PlannerHays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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