Assistant Planner

Overview

Support project planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• schedule management
• critical path
• progress monitoring
• resource forecasting
• digital planning
• reporting dashboards

Tasks

-Maintain project records, logs and planning documentation -Identify critical path activities, constraints and dependencies -Support project teams in coordinating works across disciplines -Monitor project progress and update schedules to reflect actual performance -Liaise with project teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure alignment on schedules -Assist in forecasting resource requirements and material delivery schedules -Analyse delays, variances and trends to support decision-making -Support adoption of digital planning and scheduling systems -Support development of project programmes including milestone and resource planning -Contribute to lessons learned and best practice sharing across projects -Assist in preparing and maintaining project schedules using planning software -Contribute to project risk identification, mitigation and reporting -Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and tools -Produce progress reports, dashboards and visualisations for internal and client use -Support project meetings, reviews and planning workshops

Requirements

• ms excel
• bim
• construction degree
• aace
• analytical
• communication

What You Bring

-Excellent proficiency in MS Excel -Knowledge of BIM, digital planning tools or project management systems -Work experience or internship in construction, planning or scheduling -Good communication and teamwork skills -Willingness to learn planning methodologies and project control principles -Exposure to complex multi-disciplinary projects -Professional membership of a relevant body such as AACE, RICS or PMI -Analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills -Communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams -Understanding of construction processes, resource management and risk mitigation -Training or interest in advanced planning techniques, earned value management or digital project management tools -Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related discipline

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Benefits

-Competitive salary -Unlimited learning and development opportunities -26 days annual leave plus additional company days -Pension and benefits

About Sisk Group

-The family-run firm evolved from a Cork plasterer’s business into a global construction and engineering powerhouse. -Tackles complex, large‑scale projects ranging from stadiums and tunnels to state‑of‑the‑art data centres. -Portfolio includes iconic works like Aviva Stadium, Crossrail tunnels, and advanced pharma and technology facilities. -Operates across sectors such as healthcare, commercial, infrastructure, residential, and sports & leisure, offering full-cycle project delivery. -Navigates legacy challenges to deliver strong financial performance while remaining privately owned. -Rooted in Irish origins with a global presence stretching from Dublin to the Middle East. -Uses modern construction methods and digital tools to deliver technically advanced and iconic projects.

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