Senior Planner

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family‑owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.

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• Lead the development of baseline contract programmes covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring logic links and critical path are clear.
  
• Prepare construction target programmes to identify improvements and efficiencies compared to contract programmes.
  
• Develop tender event programmes for subcontractor procurement, integrating design release and lead‑in activities.
  
• Maintain accurate programme documentation within a Common Data Environment (CDE).
  
• Assist in the production of 4D graphical models and/or 2D phasing plans to illustrate build sequence, logistics and phasing.
  
• Identify programme risks and opportunities, applying mitigation measures, float and time risk allowances.
  
• Collaborate with project teams to develop construction methodologies that demonstrate sequencing and techniques.
  
• Support preparation of preliminaries documentation including staffing, logistics and temporary works.
  
• Engage with the supply chain to develop programme inputs, including design deliverables, lead‑in times, construction durations, plant and labour needs.
  

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• Develop and manage tracking schedules to monitor subcontractor programmes.
  
• Maintain and update as‑built programmes, highlighting variances from baseline.
  
• Input into change requests, advising on programme impacts to facilitate approvals.
  
• Validate and track progress using output rates and provide feedback to inform future tenders.
  
• Undertake peer reviews of planners’ programmes to ensure consistency and quality.
  
• Develop project dashboards.
  
• Manage material, labour and cost resources on schedules.
  
• Ensure compliance with schedule DCMA assessments.
  
• Complete Monte Carlo simulations and QSRA assessments.
  

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• Provide regular updates to regional planners and report programme positions at monthly contract reviews.
  
• Lead programme reporting weekly and monthly in coordination with project management teams.
  
• Manage, mentor and support assistant and graduate planners, conducting performance and development reviews.
  
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of planning outputs produced by project and site teams.
  
• Benchmark programme periods using subcontractor input, historic data and project consultation.
  
• Lead planning and programme management duties during both pre‑construction and site phases.
  
• Contribute to assessment of programme entitlements under contract conditions.
  

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• Proven experience in construction planning, with a successful track record of programme management on live projects.
  
• Advanced knowledge of planning software (preferably Primavera P6) and programme reporting tools.
  
• Strong understanding and experience in the use of production trackers.
  
• Strong understanding and experience in the management of change contracts and impact analysis.
  
• Strong understanding and experience in the development and use of dashboards.
  
• Strong understanding of IRL contract frameworks, including RIAI and PWC.
  
• Understanding and experience in the management of material, labour and cost resources on schedules.
  
• Strong understanding of DCMA assessments.
  
• Excellent IT skills and the ability to manage planning data in a collaborative digital environment.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of engaging with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Ability to manage, mentor and develop junior colleagues.
  
• Knowledge of industry best practice in planning and programme management.
  

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• Understanding and experience of completing Monte Carlo simulations and QSRA assessments.
  
• Experience producing or reviewing 2D and 4D phasing models.
  
• Demonstrated ability to conduct peer reviews and ensure programme quality across multiple projects.
  
• Evidence of continuous professional development (e.g., attending construction best practice events).
  

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• Degree or diploma in construction management, civil engineering, project management or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
  
• Certification or training in planning and programme software (e.g., Primavera P6).
  

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• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIOB, ICE, APM).
  
• Advanced training in planning software (e.g., progress analysis, S‑curve reporting, resource management).
  
• Training in contract management (RIAI, PWC).
  
• Training in Synchro, BIM and collaborative data environments.
  
• Training in people management and presentation techniques.
  
• Competitive salary.
  
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days.
  
• Pension and benefits.
  
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities.
  
• Much more.
  

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our internal recruitment team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic.

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