Programme Scheduler/ Senior Project Planner – Renewable Projects
- Waterford
- €75,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Waterford
Salary: €75k – €90k+ (DOE)
Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Annual Leave: 28 daysAbout 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
- 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
- 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
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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