Planning Manager

Job Description Role SummaryAs our Planning Manager, youll take ownership of the project plan, drive the project team to deliver to the plan and challenge any delay and deviation. Leading, coaching and guiding a small team of more junior Planners, youll be viewed as an approachable Planning expert who is keen to pass on experience and knowledge to develop others and drive outperformance amongst the team.Key responsibilities:Collaboratively develop and maintain robust detailed project plans for the Delivery Team in accordance with Contract requirements ensuring methodology is consistently followedKey involvement in Tender Programmes and work collaboratively within the Pre-Construction teamEnsure project plans capture the full project scope and resources are considered and loaded as requiredPro-actively identify opportunities and risks in the plan and monitor the critical path and key milestones, advising the delivery team on any potential changesDesign and implement effective and value- added communication plans ensuring relevant teams and individuals are clear and buy into the strategy and approachEnsure planning standards are maintained and published processes are adhered toAppreciate and uphold the Health & Safety standards in all planning processesEstablishing Oracle P6 platform within Coffey ConstructionReview and integration of Coffey Last Planner SystemsEnable Project Management to control the progress of contracts by identifying and producing integrated programmes of work (design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover), monitoring performance against plans and identifying problem areas and potential early warnings.Minimise company risk by identifying the critical path for contracts.Help the project team minimise company risk by identifying the critical path for contracts.Enable resource planning and levelling by appropriate resource analysis of contractsDetailed knowledge of the NEC contract and programme requirementsLead the planning section at contract / progress review meetings of design & project teamsProduction of required project reports including identification of project risks and opportunitiesResource load plans in collaboration with the lead disciplines to provide programme wide visibility of resource demandEssential CriteriaPrevious experience as a Planning ManagerDegree in Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related fieldTechnical & Analytical SkillsCommunication & Stakeholder ManagementOrganisational & Prioritisation SkillsProblemSolving & DecisionMakingLeadership & People SkillsDesirable CriteriaProject Management KnowledgePostgraduate qualification in Project Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.Professional certifications such as: APM Chartered, Prince2 Practitioner, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, APICS/CPIM.Training in advanced scheduling or optimisation methodologies.About us Coffey is a water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist operating in every major construction sector throughout Ireland and the UK. Passionate about quality and efficiency, this passion drives our belief in delivering projects with the best workforce. The hallmarks of our work are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and the highest level of safety and quality. We pride ourselves in nurturing an environment that empowers critical thinking, creative problem-solving, customer focus, efficiency and flexibility. Coffey values are at the heart of everything we do Do the right thing, Do it better, Do it together.

Created: 2026-03-07