Project Planner – Complex Infrastructure Location: Dublin or Galway - Republic of Ireland Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Role: On behalf of our client, a globally recognised engineering and design consultancy, we are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Project Planner to join their Complex Infrastructure team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects across transportation, urban development, and critical infrastructure sectors. As a Project Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, monitoring progress, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives. Key Responsibilities: Schedule Development: Prepare and maintain baseline project schedules, defining work breakdown structures (WBS), identifying critical paths, and establishing key milestones. Interactive Planning: Lead planning workshops, applying industry best practices and benchmarking data to create robust and achievable schedules. Progress Monitoring: Track and validate work progress, updating schedules in line with actual performance. Variance Analysis: Identify and report on schedule variances, including earned value, schedule performance index (SPI), and cost performance index (CPI). Resource Management: Collaborate with project teams to define and manage resource requirements, ensuring consistency with cost control objectives. Reporting & Communication: Produce and present detailed project reports, trending charts, and schedule analyses, providing clear and actionable insights to stakeholders. Skills & Experience Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite , particularly Excel. Demonstrable experience using Primavera P6 or equivalent project planning software. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies , including critical path method (CPM) and earned value management (EVM). Experience in infrastructure projects, particularly within the transportation, urban development, or critical infrastructure sectors. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate project performance data. Strong communication and presentation abilities, with experience engaging with stakeholders. Proven capacity to lead and facilitate planning meetings effectively. What Our Client Offers: Flexible Working Arrangements: Remote and hybrid working options tailored to your needs. Professional Development: Access to CPD-accredited training programmes and clear career progression opportunities. Inclusive Work Environment: A diverse and collaborative culture that values individuality and promotes employee well-being. Company benefits including Pension and generous holiday entitlement. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director to join our thriving Bridge Design Team in Cork or Dublin. With a substantial portfolio of secured projects and a robust pipeline of exciting ventures, this role offers an outstanding opportunity for career advancement. The successful candidate will have the potential to progress to Technical Director with support from our senior management team. We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Senior Bridge Engineers who can demonstrate the skills required below will also be considered for this position. Key Responsibilities: Leadership: Lead and manage a local team of Bridge engineering professionals. Business Development: Drive business development and manage tender bids for professional services contracts. Resource Planning: Conduct short, medium, and long-term resource planning to ensure project success. Design Oversight: Provide design input and oversee the delivery of structural aspects of projects. Project Management: Manage medium and large-sized projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and budgets are delivered. Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate with internal and external parties, including clients and stakeholders. Mentorship: Mentor and develop junior team members. PSDP Duties: Assist in undertaking the duties of the Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP). Desirable Skills and Attributes: Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking, with a flexible approach. Proven ability to lead projects from a technical perspective. Experience in client-facing roles with excellent communication skills. Proactive approach with a track record of delivering high-quality services to clients in both the public and private sectors. Extensive knowledge and experience in bridge design, inspection, assessment, and rehabilitation. Proficient in Eurocodes and structural analysis software (MIDAS Civil or LUSAS). Experience in the design and refurbishment of concrete, steel, and masonry structures. Proven experience working within multidisciplinary teams. Ireland and/or UK experience. Requirements: Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Chartered Bridge Engineer (CEng, MIStructE, or equivalent). #J-18808-Ljbffr
Project Engineer Location: Dublin £50,000 - £70,000 DOE Permanent, Hybrid Are you a Project Engineer seeking new employment? One of the world’s leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Highways & Transportation division in their Dublin office. As a Project Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of major infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing designs and plans, and maintaining high-quality project deliverables. Coordinate and oversee team deliverables on multidisciplinary projects. Make technical decisions and review technical reports prepared by others. Ensure compliance and suitability of deliverables with overall project scope. Manage the design and planning processes. Prepare internal and external project progress reports. Develop and update project development plans and charters. Chair and minute meetings with clients, stakeholders, and project teams. Maintain high-quality standards across all project phases. Relevant consultancy experience, with expertise in multidisciplinary infrastructure projects in Ireland. Chartered or close to achieving Chartership would be advantageous. Proven ability to manage the full project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, preliminary design, planning, detailed design, and contract administration. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project (or similar scheduling tools). Strong technical design and writing skills, with excellent attention to detail. Capability to coordinate multiple teams and deliverables across various projects. Full driving licence. Company Information At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Project Engineer looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included. #J-18808-Ljbffr
