Overview
Join to apply for the Planning Work Placement Summer 2026 role at Dornan.
We are 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. Placements are typically three months in duration starting in June and ending in August.
Responsibilities
* 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
Qualifications
* 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 – career progression pathways and opportunities to promote and upskill our people.
* Health & Wellbeing – health, wellbeing programs, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Network with trained Mental Health First Aiders.
* Corporate Social Responsibility – commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental footprint.
* Benefits – planning for the future and health & wellbeing services to support our people.
* Diversity & Inclusion – we recruit from diverse backgrounds and beliefs.
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