Planner

Role overview

BAM UK & Ireland is looking for a Planner to support its building team in East Meath, County Meath. The role sits within a company focused on delivering sustainable infrastructure and high-quality buildings, with an emphasis on career development, collaboration, and meaningful project work.

Key duties

• Create and manage project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Asta.
• Track project advancement and measure performance against the programme.
• Prepare progress updates and reporting for stakeholders.
• Work closely with site managers, design teams, and contractors to align schedules.
• Maintain and interpret the contractual programme throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor subcontractor progress and identify deviations from plan.
• Develop and review KPIs to support project control.
• Take off quantities from drawings to support progress reporting.
• Help integrate project programmes into BIM models for 4D planning.
• Provide practical strategic input to support safeguarding, growth, and development.
• Contribute as a flexible team member, taking on work as needed.

What the company offers

The role offers the chance to work with a strong team on some of Ireland’s largest and most dynamic construction and civil engineering projects. BAM also highlights the opportunity to build skills to a high industry standard within one of the country’s biggest construction companies.

Benefits

• 8% pension contribution.
• Private health insurance.
• Dental cover.
• 26 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• 2 wellbeing days each year.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Learning and development support, with internal progression encouraged.
• Company vehicle, depending on the role.
• Additional employee perks.

Candidate profile

• A relevant degree or diploma in engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of previous planning experience is preferred.
• Background in planning within the building construction sector; main contractor experience is an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and lead times.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Able to work across multiple disciplines on building projects.
• Technically strong with a solid grasp of drawings, specifications, BOQs, critical path programming, and network analysis.
• Capable of performing under pressure and meeting demanding deadlines.
• Strong communicator who can collaborate effectively within an integrated team.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Full driving licence required.
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland and fluent in English.

Additional information

BAM describes its mission as building a sustainable tomorrow and aims to create an environment where people feel welcome and valued regardless of background or identity. The company also states that it is committed to an inclusive recruitment and onboarding process and will make reasonable adjustments if needed. CVs should not be sent directly by email.