Designer Group

Engineering contractor delivering energy, data centres.

Project Planner

Construction ManagementPosted on Oct 29

Full-timeCardiff, UKNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Experience as a Planner or Scheduler within construction or M&E contracting.
Strong understanding of how projects are delivered on site, beyond theoretical planning.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
Ability to interpret drawings, sequencing, and construction methodology.
Ability to engage with site teams, project managers, and senior leadership.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Build and manage detailed, resource-loaded project programmes using Primavera or Microsoft Project.
Work closely with site and project teams to ensure programmes reflect real construction sequences.
Identify risks, delays, and pressure points early, and drive solutions.
Run what-if scenarios to assess the impact of changes in methodology or sequencing.
Produce clear, accurate reporting on progress, milestones, and critical path.
Support project teams with short-term planning and lookahead programmes.
Challenge assumptions and provide practical planning advice across the project lifecycle.
Monitor progress on site and align the programme with actual delivery.
Support commercial and project teams with planning input for variations and claims.

Project Planner (C)

Designer Group · Cardiff, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-10-29

Workplace: on_site

Description

The Role

We’re looking for a Project Planner / Scheduler who understands how construction projects actually move, not just on paper, but on site.

This is not a passive reporting role. You’ll sit at the centre of project delivery, working directly with Project Managers, Commercial teams and site leadership to build, manage and challenge programmes in real time.

You’ll take ownership of the programme from early development through to delivery, ensuring it reflects reality, drives performance, and highlights risk before it becomes a problem.

If you’ve worked in an M&E contractor or construction environment and know how sequencing, coordination and site constraints impact delivery, you’ll fit straight into this.

What You’ll Be Doing

Build and manage detailed, resource-loaded project programmes (Primavera / MS Project)
Work closely with site and project teams to ensure programmes reflect real construction sequences
Identify risks, delays and pressure points early, drive solutions
Run “what-if” scenarios to assess impact of changes in methodology or sequencing
Produce clear, accurate reporting on progress, milestones and critical path
Support project teams with short-term planning and lookahead programmes
Challenge assumptions and provide practical planning advice across the project lifecycle
Monitor progress on site and align programme with actual delivery
Support commercial and project teams with planning input for variations and claims

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Experience as a Planner / Scheduler within construction or M&E contracting
Strong understanding of how projects are delivered on site (not just theoretical planning)
Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
Ability to interpret drawings, sequencing, and construction methodology
Strong stakeholder engagement, able to work with site teams, PMs and senior leadership
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ambitious, proactive, and confident in challenging when needed

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About the Company

Designer Group

Engineering contractor delivering energy, data centres.

Designer Group is an Irish-owned engineering contractor that carries out large-scale projects in energy and industrial sectors, data centres, and building services. It manages end-to-end delivery—from planning and design to construction and handover—focused on safety, schedule adherence, and staying within budget. The company works across Ireland, the UK, Europe, Africa, and North America, partnering with global leaders to build mission-critical infrastructure and sustainable building systems using turnkey solutions and modular delivery. Its teams are experienced, accountable, and take ownership to deliver reliably at every stage. More than 80% of work comes from repeat clients, reflecting long-standing relationships and a focus on consistency and risk management. Designer Group aims to provide projects that perform without compromise, with clear execution, measurable outcomes, and confidence for clients throughout the process.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1992

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