Planner (Programming & Scheduling)

About Castle Group

Castle Group is a Galway-based company specializing in off-site manufacturing and mission-critical fit-out projects. We deliver services for leading technology and life sciences clients throughout Ireland and Europe.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Planner to lead programming and scheduling initiatives within our Fit-Out and Modular divisions. This pivotal role supports project delivery with clear opportunities for career growth into project management and contracts management.

Key Responsibilities

• Create tender, baseline, and working schedules, detailing task logic, durations, milestones, and critical paths.
• Coordinate factory production and off-site manufacturing timelines with logistics, delivery sequencing, and on-site installation processes.
• Develop short-term look-ahead schedules, resource allocation charts, and detailed plans in collaboration with project and site teams.
• Monitor progress against baseline programs and generate progress reports for both management and clients.
• Early identification of scheduling risks and delays, assisting with delay analyses and submission of extension of time requests.
• Establish standardized planning templates, coding systems, and reporting formats across the enterprise.
• Manage client platform uploads and monitor design and technical submittals throughout project phases.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrable planning or scheduling experience within construction, fit-out, modular construction, or off-site manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Asta Powerproject.
• Strong grasp of critical path methodology, delay analysis techniques, and progress reporting standards.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence in engaging project teams, site managers, and clients.
• Willingness to travel to project sites located across Ireland and Europe.
• Possession of a full, clean driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Provision of company vehicle and fuel card.
• 21 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Structured career progression plan leading to project and contracts management roles.
• Opportunity to contribute to prominent international projects within an expanding Irish enterprise.