Job Description

Programme Scheduler/ Senior Project Planner – Renewable Projects
Location: Waterford
Salary: €75k – €90k+ (DOE)
Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Annual Leave: 28 days

About the Role
Optimize Recruitment, working closely with our client, are seeking an experienced Construction Programme Scheduler to join a specialist contractor based in Waterford.

Our client grown to become a key player in large-scale infrastructure across Ireland, with a dedicated focus on Greenfield site development and major substation works. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to renewable energy infrastructure projects with a strong team of Engineers and Project Managers already in place.

The role itself will be a standalone position, looking after the Planning for multiple projects concurrently across Ireland. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Construction Planning (renewables experience an advantage). Primavera P6 & MS Project experience is required.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (€75k – €90k+, depending on experience)
• High Amount of Annual Leave
• Company pension
• Income protection
• DIS & Income Protection

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed Tender Programmes for EPC bids using P6 or MS Project
• Manage and issue construction programmes covering engineering to commissioning
• Coordinate with engineers and site staff for monthly progress updates
• Produce client reports including EVA, lookaheads, and delay tracking
• Maintain labour and equipment schedules in line with project targets
• Generate and maintain cash flow forecasts linked to programme progress
• Integrate procurement timelines with construction schedules
• Lead planning meetings and liaise across all project stakeholders
• Maintain baseline schedules, revision logs, and control documentation
• Support claims, risk analysis, and delay assessments where needed

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in construction, engineering, or project management
• 3–5 years’ experience in construction planning (preferably utility-scale energy projects)
• Proficient in Primavera P6 or advanced MS Project user
• Solid understanding of project lifecycle from tender to commissioning
• Experience working with FIDIC or EPC contract forms
• Strong knowledge of resource planning and cost forecasting
• Familiar with delay analysis and claims processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly proficient in Excel (S-curves, Gantt charts, reporting tools)
• Irish or UK experience is highly advantageous

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this and similar opportunities, contact Shane Fleming on 083 0885073 or email Shane@optimizerecruitment.ie.
Please e-mail your CV with the Vacancy Reference OR-13160 in the subject line. All applications will be handled in strict confidence, and your CV will not be shared without prior approval.
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