About the Project
Wills Bros are delivering major civil engineering and infrastructure works within Dublin Airport, involving airfield infrastructure upgrades, pavement reconstruction, utilities installation, drainage works, earthworks, and operational interface management within a live aviation environment. This is a high-profile, multi-disciplinary project requiring detailed planning, sequencing, and stakeholder coordination.
Role Overview
We are seeking an Intermediate Planner to join the project team on site. The successful candidate will support the Senior Planner and Project Management Team in the preparation, coordination, and management of project schedules, ensuring works are delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with programme requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in developing and maintaining the project programme using Primavera P6.
* Monitor progress on site and update schedules to reflect actual performance and forecast projections.
* Prepare weekly and monthly programme reports and progress dashboards.
* Support in planning sequencing for complex airfield operations and night-time working regimes.
* Work closely with site engineers, project managers, commercial team, and client representatives.
* Identify schedule risks, delays, opportunities, and support in mitigation planning.
* Assist with method statements, phasing plans, traffic management sequence planning, and logistics modelling. Review subcontractor programmes for alignment with main contract schedule.
* Participate in progress meetings internally and with the client team.
* Ensure planning activities align with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, particularly within a live airport environment.
Requirements
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in a planning role, within civil engineering or major infrastructure works essential.
* Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management essential.
* Proficiency in Primavera P6 essential.
* Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
* Experience working on complex, multi-phase, or live operational sites (airport, rail, highways, utilities)
* Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
* Fluent English essential.
* Ability to work in Ireland without any restrictions.
What We Offer
* Competitive remuneration package
* Career progression opportunities within a leading Irish civil engineering contractor
* Training and support to advance toward Senior Planner level
* Opportunity to work on a landmark national infrastructure project
Disclaimer: Please note, we are not accepting CVs from agency at this time.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Are you currently living and working in Ireland?
Education:
* Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
* Planning in civil engineering: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person