Job Description

Project Planner – Tier 1 Main Contractor
Location: Cork City
Salary: €57,000 – €70,000 or higher (d.o.e.) + Package
Hours: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role
Optimize Recruitment, working closely with our client, are seeking a Project Planner to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor for projects based in Cork.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of Ireland’s most established contractors, renowned for delivering large-scale commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, and residential developments. With a strong Cork presence and a long-term pipeline of significant projects, this role offers stability, progression, and exposure to major builds within a structured, supportive environment.

The successful candidate will be based from the company’s Cork office, with hybrid flexibility available following onboarding and probation. Strong team of planners within the office and company - and potential to progress within the company. 

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: €60,000 – €75,000 (depending on experience)
• Company pension scheme
• Career development and educational support
• Long-term role with a leading Tier 1 main contractor
• Further benefits discussed at interview stage

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update detailed project programmes to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate schedules across multiple disciplines, including CSA and MEP integration
• Track progress against established baselines, identifying deviations and corrective actions
• Prepare reports, lookaheads, histograms, and S-curves for internal and client updates
• Liaise closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to align objectives
• Conduct quality reviews on all schedule data prior to submission to stakeholders
• Support the preparation of progress presentations and reporting documentation
• Maintain schedule control systems and forecasting tools to assist overall project delivery
• Participate in regular planning meetings to communicate progress and potential risks
• Contribute to improving planning procedures and project control frameworks

Requirements

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 4–5 years’ experience in project planning within construction
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Primavera P6
• Previous experience with a main contractor on large commercial or industrial builds
• Understanding of civil, M&E, and fit-out sequencing advantageous
• Excellent analytical, communication, and coordination skills
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Irish or UK experience 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-14400 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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