Location: Cork City Centre Sector: Heritage, Commercial, Fit-Out, Civil & MEP Employment Type: Full-time, Project-Based Project Duration: Approx.
2 years Project Value: €40 M+ Experience Level: Mid to Senior (45 years+) Company Overview A leading Tier 1 construction firm is seeking a Project Planner to join its delivery team on a landmark refurbishment and conservation project in Cork City Centre.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the transformation of a listed building through a full turnkey programme involving demolition, RC frame construction, faade restoration, M&E integration, and high-end fit-out.
Role Summary Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the Project Planner will play a key role in developing, monitoring, and reporting on baseline construction schedules across CSA disciplines, while integrating MEP timelines to ensure coordinated project delivery.
This is a site-based role requiring close collaboration with site management and project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Develop and manage detailed construction schedules across all project phases.
Coordinate inputs from multiple disciplines to maintain a unified project programme.
Monitor progress, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure quality control of all schedule submissions before external distribution.
Generate lookaheads, histograms, S-curves, and other planning tools to support project tracking.
Present schedule updates and forecasts to internal teams and clients.
Collaborate closely with site teams to ensure alignment between planning and execution.
Support progress measurement systems and reporting frameworks.
Requirements Relevant third-level qualification in construction, engineering, or project management.
Minimum 45 years experience in a planning role within the construction industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Primavera.
Experience working on large-scale commercial or heritage refurbishment projects.
Strong understanding of civil works, MEP integration, and fit-out sequencing.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team.
Strong analytical and organisational skills.
Whats on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work on a high-profile, city-centre project.
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Career development within a leading construction firm.
Interested in making your mark on a landmark project? Apply now or reach out confidentially to learn more.