Planner

About the opportunity

BAM UK & Ireland is hiring a Planner to support its building operations in Carlow, County Carlow. The role sits within a team focused on delivering construction and civil engineering work that contributes to a more sustainable future.

This position offers the chance to work on major, fast-moving projects while building your career in an environment that encourages development, balance, and long-term growth.

What you can expect

The company highlights the opportunity to collaborate with experienced colleagues on some of Ireland’s largest and most dynamic construction and civil engineering projects, with the chance to develop expertise to high industry standards within one of the country’s leading construction employers.

Key responsibilities

• Create and maintain project plans using Primavera P6, MS Project, or Asta.
• Track progress on site and monitor how work is advancing against the programme.
• Prepare progress updates and status reports.
• Work closely with site managers, designers, and contractors to keep schedules aligned.
• Manage and protect the contract programme throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor subcontractor progress and performance.
• Develop and review KPI tracking.
• Take off quantities from drawings to support reporting.
• Support the integration of schedules into BIM models for 4D planning.
• Offer strategic input that helps protect project outcomes and supports growth and development.
• Contribute as a flexible team member and take on work as needed.

What the employer is looking for

• A relevant degree or diploma in engineering, or a comparable qualification.
• At least 2 years’ experience in planning.
• Background in planning within the building construction sector, ideally with main contractor exposure.
• Strong grasp of construction methods, sequencing, and lead times.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to handle multi-disciplinary building projects.
• Technical knowledge of drawings, specifications, BOQs, critical path programming, and network analysis.
• Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an integrated team.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational ability.
• Proactive, practical, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Full driving licence.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland and fluency in English.

Benefits and rewards

• 8% employer pension contribution.
• Private health insurance.
• Dental cover.
• 26 days of annual leave, increasing with service.
• 2 wellbeing days each year.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Learning and development support with internal progression encouraged.
• Company vehicles for roles where applicable.
• Additional employee perks.

About BAM

BAM builds vital infrastructure and high-quality buildings across Europe. The organisation aims to provide an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds feel respected, supported, and able to contribute.

Application notes

• The recruitment and onboarding process is designed to be accessible and inclusive; candidates can request adjustments if needed.
• CVs sent directly by email will not be accepted.