Project Planner | Power and Renewables | Dublin
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€85000 p.a.
Electrical Engineering
Posted 3 hours ago
Project Planner Power and Renewables
Dublin
Leading International Engineering Contractor delivering HV Substations and Power Infrastructure
Salary €70000 to €85000 DOE plus bonus pension healthcare vehicle allowance and CPD
The Company
This is an opportunity to join one of Europe’s most respected multi disciplinary engineering contractors, delivering complex power transmission, renewable energy and high voltage substation projects across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe.
With a strong pipeline of HV substation and grid infrastructure works secured for the next five years, the business operates at the forefront of power and renewables construction. Known for technical excellence, structured delivery systems and long term career development, they are trusted by major utilities and blue chip energy clients to deliver critical infrastructure safely and on programme.
The Role Project Planner
As Project Planner, you will play a central role in the successful delivery of high voltage substation and power transmission projects across Dublin and the wider region. Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Commercial teams, you will develop, manage and control construction programmes from tender stage through to completion.
This role requires a planner who understands the sequencing, logistics and risk profile of HV substations from 110kV to 400kV. You will influence programme strategy, support schedule negotiations with main contractors and provide accurate performance data that drives informed decision making on site.
Key Responsibilities
• Review contract documentation and identify key schedule and reporting requirements
• Develop detailed construction programmes based on target schedules and WBS structures
• Labour load programmes in line with commercial budgets and produce S curves
• Support client and main contractor schedule negotiations
• Integrate subcontractor and direct works into a fully coordinated construction programme
• Monitor weekly progress and productivity in collaboration with site and commercial teams
• Provide spent versus earned man hour analysis and estimate at completion forecasts
• Produce two week look ahead programmes and drop line schedules
• Identify programme risks and constraints and support mitigation strategies
• Facilitate look ahead and planning meetings with site management
• Maintain and revise schedules throughout the project lifecycle
• Produce internal and external progress reports and dashboards
About You
• Third level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, or a strong technical trade background
• 3 to 5 years experience in construction planning, ideally within power transmission, substations or renewables
• Strong understanding of HV substation construction sequencing and electrical infrastructure delivery
• Proficient in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Experienced in labour loading, S curves, progress measurement and performance reporting
• Commercially aware with the ability to align programme and budget
• Strong communicator capable of influencing site and senior management teams
• Detail focused, organised and proactive in identifying risks
What’s on Offer
Salary €70000 to €85000 DOE
Benefits
• Performance related bonus
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Career development programmes and leadership training
• Long term pipeline of secured power and renewables projects
Why Apply
This is a long term opportunity within the fast growing power and renewables sector in Ireland. With major grid upgrades and renewable integration projects underway, experienced Project Planners with HV substation experience are in high demand.
You will join a structured planning function where your input directly influences programme strategy, commercial performance and project outcomes. If you are looking to progress your career in power transmission and high voltage infrastructure planning, this role offers both stability and progression.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Project Planner Power and Renewables role, please send your CV to ryan@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment specialise in recruiting Project Planners within the power transmission and renewables construction sector across Ireland and Europe. We work closely with leading engineering contractors delivering HV substation, grid infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
If you are a Project Planner, Senior Planner, Planning Engineer or Primavera Planner with experience in high voltage substations, power transmission or renewable energy projects, speak to us in confidence about this opportunity and other planning roles within the power and energy sector.
Dublin
Leading International Engineering Contractor delivering HV Substations and Power Infrastructure
Salary €70000 to €85000 DOE plus bonus pension healthcare vehicle allowance and CPD
The Company
This is an opportunity to join one of Europe’s most respected multi disciplinary engineering contractors, delivering complex power transmission, renewable energy and high voltage substation projects across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe.
With a strong pipeline of HV substation and grid infrastructure works secured for the next five years, the business operates at the forefront of power and renewables construction. Known for technical excellence, structured delivery systems and long term career development, they are trusted by major utilities and blue chip energy clients to deliver critical infrastructure safely and on programme.
The Role Project Planner
As Project Planner, you will play a central role in the successful delivery of high voltage substation and power transmission projects across Dublin and the wider region. Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Commercial teams, you will develop, manage and control construction programmes from tender stage through to completion.
This role requires a planner who understands the sequencing, logistics and risk profile of HV substations from 110kV to 400kV. You will influence programme strategy, support schedule negotiations with main contractors and provide accurate performance data that drives informed decision making on site.
Key Responsibilities
• Review contract documentation and identify key schedule and reporting requirements
• Develop detailed construction programmes based on target schedules and WBS structures
• Labour load programmes in line with commercial budgets and produce S curves
• Support client and main contractor schedule negotiations
• Integrate subcontractor and direct works into a fully coordinated construction programme
• Monitor weekly progress and productivity in collaboration with site and commercial teams
• Provide spent versus earned man hour analysis and estimate at completion forecasts
• Produce two week look ahead programmes and drop line schedules
• Identify programme risks and constraints and support mitigation strategies
• Facilitate look ahead and planning meetings with site management
• Maintain and revise schedules throughout the project lifecycle
• Produce internal and external progress reports and dashboards
About You
• Third level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, or a strong technical trade background
• 3 to 5 years experience in construction planning, ideally within power transmission, substations or renewables
• Strong understanding of HV substation construction sequencing and electrical infrastructure delivery
• Proficient in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Experienced in labour loading, S curves, progress measurement and performance reporting
• Commercially aware with the ability to align programme and budget
• Strong communicator capable of influencing site and senior management teams
• Detail focused, organised and proactive in identifying risks
What’s on Offer
Salary €70000 to €85000 DOE
Benefits
• Performance related bonus
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Career development programmes and leadership training
• Long term pipeline of secured power and renewables projects
Why Apply
This is a long term opportunity within the fast growing power and renewables sector in Ireland. With major grid upgrades and renewable integration projects underway, experienced Project Planners with HV substation experience are in high demand.
You will join a structured planning function where your input directly influences programme strategy, commercial performance and project outcomes. If you are looking to progress your career in power transmission and high voltage infrastructure planning, this role offers both stability and progression.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Project Planner Power and Renewables role, please send your CV to ryan@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment specialise in recruiting Project Planners within the power transmission and renewables construction sector across Ireland and Europe. We work closely with leading engineering contractors delivering HV substation, grid infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
If you are a Project Planner, Senior Planner, Planning Engineer or Primavera Planner with experience in high voltage substations, power transmission or renewable energy projects, speak to us in confidence about this opportunity and other planning roles within the power and energy sector.
