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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are seeking a Planning Manager to join our growing team in Ireland. This is a key senior role aligned with our strategic growth plan, offering exciting opportunities to contribute to major projects and programmes.

Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and monitor project or programme schedules to ensure alignment with delivery objectives and contractual requirements
Manage Primavera P6 to track and analyse progress, forecast outcomes, and run scenario analyses
Business partnering with teams across Ireland & UK, leading and engaging with broader Planning team
Provide accurate reporting to support decision-making and mitigate delays
Collaborate effectively with teams, workstream leads, and leadership to drive successful delivery

Here's what you'll need

10+ years’ experience in Planning Management and a proven track record of conducting schedule & planning management activities in high value infrastructure projects
Strong technical expertise in planning and scheduling tools (especially P6)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels
Ability to analyse complex data and present clear insights for decision-making
Proven experience in planning within large-scale construction projects or programmes
Experienced people leader managing a passionate and diverse team

This role is aligned with our growth plan for Ireland and offers the opportunity to contribute to landmark projects such as Dublin Metrolink, Luas Finglas, and Coast North, among others. #LI-NC2

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https://www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Locations

City	State	Country
Dublin	Dublin	Ireland
Cork	Co. Cork	Ireland
Dublin	Dublin	Ireland

Planning Manager

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