Pre Construction Planner

Build Your Future with Wills Bros

Wills Bros Ltd is one of Ireland’s leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractors, delivering complex and high-profile projects nationwide.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Ireland, we are hiring an experienced Planner to join our team, based in Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional with a background in civil engineering, road infrastructure, rail infrastructure, or commercial and industrial construction to support the delivery of robust, realistic and achievable project programmes.

Why Join Wills Bros?

At Wills Bros, we believe our success is built on our people. We offer a supportive, safety focused environment where talented professionals can take ownership of their work, develop their skills and build long-term careers.

When you join our team, you’ll benefit from

• A strong pipeline of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to high-profile projects across Ireland.
• Genuine career progression and professional development.
• Support towards professional memberships and chartership.
• A collaborative, safety-focused culture with experienced industry professionals.
• Project Experience

Our teams deliver a diverse range of infrastructure projects including:

Roads and transport infrastructure

Bridges, structures, utilities and water infrastructure

Earthworks, drainage and heavy civil engineering projects

Public works and infrastructure schemes

The Role

As a Planner with Wills Bros, you will develop high-quality project programmes that reflect the project scope, contractual requirements and delivery strategy. You will support tender submissions, contract delivery and live project planning across civil engineering, transport infrastructure and construction projects.

Responsibilities:

Interpret the project scope and develop an efficient, compliant phasing strategy.

Develop project programmes aligned with project scope, contractual requirements and delivery strategy.

Prepare and maintain programmes using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.

Develop robust Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), logical build sequences, activity durations, logic links and critical path schedules.

Embed construction methodology, constructability and project phasing into programme sequencing and planning outputs.

Assess resource requirements, productivity outputs, programme constraints and key delivery risks.

Produce clear programme deliverables including timeline diagrams, resource histograms, phasing plans, lookahead programmes and tender-quality infographics.

Prepare well-written planning narratives that clearly communicate programme logic, milestones, assumptions, constraints and delivery strategies.

Monitor progress against baseline programmes and support reporting on delays, risks, opportunities and mitigation actions.

Identify opportunities to optimise programmes, improve sequencing and support efficient project delivery.

Work closely with bid, engineering, construction, commercial and project delivery teams.

Support tender submissions, contract programmes, progress updates, client presentations and project review meetings.

Ensure programmes are realistic, efficient and deliverable, while supporting Wills Bros quality and safety standards.

About You

We are interested in hearing from experienced Planners, Planning Engineers, Project Planners or construction professionals with strong programme management experience and the following skills and experience:

A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline preferable.

Minimum 3–5 years’ planning experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

Proven expertise in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.

Strong background in road infrastructure, rail infrastructure, energy, commercial or industrial construction projects.

Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project phasing, resource planning, progress monitoring and programme optimisation.

Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, tender documents and construction information.

Strong communication and writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear planning narratives and reports.

Excellent organisation, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with bid, engineering, construction, commercial and project teams.

A practical, proactive and solutions-focused approach to planning and project delivery.

Career Development

Our planning teams play a key role in supporting successful tender submissions, efficient project delivery and long-term infrastructure development.

We actively support career progression through:

Professional development programmes and industry-recognised training

Support for professional memberships, including Engineers Ireland where relevant

Mentoring, coaching and exposure to major tender and live project programmes

Progression pathways within planning, project delivery, pre-construction and leadership roles

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package including:

Competitive salary

24 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme

Income Protection and Death in Service Benefit

Employee Assistance Programme and Digital Doctor

Bike to Work Scheme

Company-funded professional development and membership support

Ready for What's Next?

If you are an experienced Planner looking for your next opportunity or a construction professional with strong programming and project planning experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your CV to [email protected] or contact Paula Murphy for a confidential discussion.

Join Wills Bros. Build your career. Deliver Ireland’s infrastructure.

We do not accept unsolicited agency CVs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Application question(s)

How many years of Civil Engineering experience do you currently have?

Education

Bachelor's (required)

Licence/Certification

EU Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation

Ireland (required)

Location

* Kiltimagh, County Mayo (required)

Work Location: In person