Senior Project Planner

Job Title: Senior Project Planner

Location: Ireland

Department: Planning

Reporting to: Group Planning Manager

About H&MV Engineering

H&MV Engineering is a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, powering the transition to a sustainable future. We’re at the cutting-edge of renewable energy, data centres, and complex utility projects - powered by a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Our foundation is built on safety, collaboration, and respect. These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we grow. And at H&MV Engineering, growth isn’t just a goal—it’s a mindset.

We invest in our people, offering opportunities to develop, lead, and shape the future of energy. We value passion, motivation, and problem-solving skills, and we believe that diverse perspectives fuel better outcomes.

We’re not here to keep up—we’re here to lead.

About the Role:

The Senior Project Planner plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects through the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of detailed project programs. This role provides essential clarity to project teams, ensuring accurate progress tracking, risk identification, and strong compliance with schedule-related contract requirements.

The Senior Project Planner will support strategic decision-making throughout the project lifecycle and contribute to the development of junior planning staff while upholding the highest standards of planning excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update project programmes across all stages (Tender, PCSA, Contract, Execution, Design, Commissioning).
• Use industry-standard scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Build project programmes from first principles, incorporating project scope, methodology, and constraints.
• Maintain live programmes and update progress data weekly, including verified start/finish dates.
• Model delays, changes, and variations, updating duration, logic, and sequencing as required.
• Perform schedule analysis, identify critical path changes, and highlight potential risks.

• Prepare regular project reports including:
  • S-Curves
  • 4-Week Lookahead Programmes
  • Planned vs Actual
  • Spent vs Earned
  • Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
  • Cost Performance Index (CPI)
  • Variance reports
• Provide weekly and monthly programme status reports to Lead Planners and the Group Planning Manager.
• Conduct regular site visits (minimum once every four weeks) to verify progress and maintain programme accuracy.

• Attend internal weekly project meetings and planning department meetings.
• Participate in client-facing programme meetings, workshops, and planning sessions.
• Liaise with subcontractors to integrate schedules and verify progress.
• Communicate project risks, opportunities, and programme impacts clearly and effectively.

• Ensure that all schedule activities align with contract requirements.
• Support and substantiate Extension of Time (EoT) and acceleration claims using recognised delay analysis techniques.
• Maintain accurate documentation and robust file management systems.

• Contribute to departmental initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist in the training and development of junior and graduate planners.
• Participate in internal training programmes and planning workshops.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in a project planning role.
• Proven competence in Primavera P6 with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience using Microsoft Project with willingness to develop skills further.
• Strong understanding of project planning principles, critical path analysis, and schedule logic.

• Experience in data centre projects or other critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience in high-voltage, utility, or large-scale EPC environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, logical, and critical thinking skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and report writing abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solver with a methodical approach.

Skills & Competencies:

H&MV Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Join our inclusive team and help build a brighter, more sustainable future—one project at a time.