We are now inviting applications for our Planning summer work placement programme.
Successful candidates will be placed on projects in Ireland, the UK and Mainland Europe.
As a Planning Student with Dornan, your training will be fully on the job under the supervision and mentorship of a Senior Planner in a live construction environment. To ensure you are getting the best experience possible we have curated an internship which will help you reach your full potential within the role.
Placements are typically three months in duration starting in June and ending in August.
Your day to day will include:
* Development of the Project Controls Systems specific to the Project including: Setting up WBS; Set up Progress Measurement System (PMS); Develop the Schedule, S-Curves and Manpower Histograms ; Cost Loading of Programs (as required); Baseline the Schedule
* Implementing the Project Controls systems
* Progress Measuring of all works, Direct & Sub-Contract, using the Dornan bespoke PMS
* Monitoring of labour hours & Analysis of labour efficiencies
* Updating project schedule in Primavera/ASTA
* Systems Turnover Tracking
* Monitor delays & client Notifications as required
What we are looking for:
* Working towards a Construction Management or related Degree.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
What happens next:
* Your application will be reviewed, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in February and March of 2026.
* Offers will be issued in March 2026, and following this you will be assigned to your project location.
* Successful candidates will start with Dornan in June of 2026.
Why Dornan?
Our commitment to our employees development
- we offer career progression pathways, always seeking opportunities to promote and upskill our people.
Health & Wellbeing
- Fostering health and wellbeing is paramount to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our commitment to mental health manifests through targeted workshops. We have a Health & Wellbeing Calendar, our Employee Assistance Programme, and the formation of a Wellbeing Network comprising over 80 trained Mental Health First Aiders.
Corporate Social Responsibility
- We embrace our role in shaping a sustainable future and understand the significance of our impact. We are committed to delivering leadership in sustainability as ESG Citizens. With our expertise, we strive to reduce the environmental footprint of the communities we serve.
Benefits –
from helping you to plan for the future to Health & Wellbeing services we continue our commitment to support our people
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe your career should only be limited by your own ambition. At Dornan we are proud of our dynamic workforce and will continue to recruit people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. Because we know that diverse organisations perform better.
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Talent Acquisition Partner.