Planner

About the Role and Company

Located in Mallow, County Cork, EPS Group is seeking a Planner to join their Contracts Team immediately. The company, an international specialist in water infrastructure since 1968, has evolved from a small electrical and pumping service business into a leader in water, wastewater, and clean technology sectors across Ireland, the UK, and Northern Europe. EPS Group prides itself on being a truly end-to-end service provider in the global water market, introducing innovative technologies and focusing on improving water infrastructure while committing to sustainability and net zero goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Planning Manager in crafting comprehensive project schedules that cover the full scope from design phases through to site commissioning and final handover.
• Collaborate regularly with project teams to assess schedule progress, detect deviations, evaluate programme impacts, and recommend corrective measures.
• Provide project teams with clear, site-informed advice regarding programme risks and opportunities.
• Deliver progress reports to internal and external stakeholders by preparing and presenting succinct programme updates to clients and project teams.
• Create tools to communicate programme methodologies and highlight key milestones effectively.
• Monitor trends across multiple projects to identify patterns and inform planning strategies.
• Work alongside the commercial team addressing issues during contract execution, including supporting procurement activities, subcontract negotiations, and managing commercial interactions with clients.
• Advise senior management on required resourcing levels and expected programme deliverables.
• Assist the Planning Manager in developing and participating in the enhancement of planning systems and procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• Possession of a third-level qualification (degree or diploma) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of three years' experience within the mechanical and electrical sectors, with competence in interpreting technical specifications.
• Ability to formulate logic-driven project schedules from drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, or OPC is preferred but not mandatory.
• A demonstrated eagerness to learn and take on challenges within the water and wastewater industry.
• Holding a clean driver’s license is required.

Additional Information

EPS Group welcomes applications from individuals at all levels, encouraging speculative applications. The company embraces equal opportunity employment principles and promotes a workplace culture aimed at being a rewarding environment for its teams and the trusted partner for its customers.