Planner

About the Role

Join Jacobs as a Planner and contribute to the successful management of some of Ireland's most complex and high-profile infrastructure initiatives. This position involves more than just creating schedules – it requires shaping project delivery strategies to overcome challenges, enable sound decision-making, and foster outcomes that enhance communities, connectivity, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Build, update, and refine integrated project schedules that provide a clear framework for execution success.
• Ensure logical sequencing of activities, resource alignment, and connection to critical program milestones.
• Track project progress, analyze scheduling trends, and identify risks and opportunities to prevent delays.
• Deliver accurate forecasts, scenario analyses, and planning insights that underpin strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate tasks and ensure cohesive delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Generate insightful progress reports and scheduling intelligence to maintain transparency with clients and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing complex project schedules for major infrastructure, engineering, construction, or capital projects.
• Proficiency in recognized planning software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.
• Capability to interpret program performance, recognize emerging risks/opportunities, and recommend practical solutions.
• Sound knowledge of planning methodologies including critical path analysis, progress monitoring, and forecasting approaches.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, capable of engaging project teams, clients, and senior leaders effectively.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a passion for steering projects to successful completion.
• Skill in translating complex scheduling data into clear insights that assist informed decision-making.

Why Work with Jacobs?

• Engage with nationally significant infrastructure and capital projects that have lasting societal impact.
• Be part of a collaborative, knowledgeable project controls community with continuous learning opportunities.
• Benefit from career growth paths, mentoring, and professional development programs.
• Enjoy a workplace culture that champions flexibility, well-being, inclusion, and personal growth.
• Access global resources, expertise, and innovative tools through Jacobs' extensive network.

Inclusion and Support

Jacobs values diversity and inclusiveness, providing equal interview opportunities for disabled applicants and flexible working arrangements. The company supports mental health and belonging as core to its culture, empowering employees to thrive by fostering connection and collaboration. Hybrid working models allow splitting workweek between office/project sites and remote locations.

Reasonable accommodations during recruitment can be arranged on request.