Junior Project Planner
We are seeking a Junior Project Planner to join our team based in Carrick-on-Shannon.
You will support the development and maintenance of construction project schedules across King & Moffatt projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their planning career to gain hands-on experience and grow their skills with guidance from senior teams.
You’ll work closely with project personnel from the early stages, helping to create practical schedules that evolve into fully resource-loaded, baselined programmes aligned with key milestones. As you develop, you’ll take on more responsibility for look-ahead planning, progress reporting, and programme analysis.
Over time, you’ll work towards owning key outputs such as project schedules, reports, and dashboards, with full mentoring and support provided.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in creating and maintaining project schedules using Primavera P6, VISTA, or MS Project.
- Support development of schedule templates and model programmes for all project stages.
- Help populate schedules with durations, milestones, constraints, and (over time) resource loading.
- Gather progress updates from site teams, design teams, and subcontractors.
- Assist with weekly progress reporting and preparation of dashboards.
- Support integration of trade contractor programmes into the overall schedule.
- Learn and apply best practices in planning, reporting, and project controls.
- Contribute to change management processes and impact assessments as experience grows.
- Maintain accurate programme records and trend data.
- Provide support to senior planners, project managers, and operations teams as required.
Qualifications
- Strong aptitude for planning, reporting, and programme analysis
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Clear communication and ability to engage with stakeholders
- Highly organised with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Desirable:
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
- Exposure to construction or engineering projects (including placements)
- Familiarity with planning software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera P6)
- Understanding of Mechanical & Electrical building services (advantageous)
Additional Information
Having an inclusive and flexible culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation.
As well as being supported and encouraged to develop your career here at King and Moffatt, we also offer the following:
- Competitive salary
- Professional Development support
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health and Wellness programs
- Bike to Work Scheme
At King and Moffatt, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation, creativity, and success. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, valued, and respected regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. We strive to build a culture that celebrates differences, encourages open dialogue, and promotes equal opportunities for growth and advancement. By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, we not only strengthen our organisation but also enrich the lives of our employees and the communities we serve