Company Description

Operating for over 45 years, King & Moffatt Building Services provide complete Mechanical and Electrical services across all sectors of the construction industry including Industrial, Logistics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Mining, Healthcare, Commercial, Hotel & Leisure, High-End Residential, Public, and Energy.

From design stage to the installation and the ongoing maintenance of their facilities, our valued and highly skilled workforce provide our clients with an efficient, reliable and best in class service.

A Deloitte Best Managed Company Award winner for eight years running, we pride ourselves on being a full building services solutions provider and have successfully delivered multiple large-scale projects in Ireland, the UK & mainland Europe.

Job Description

Reporting to the Operations Manager the planning Manager is responsible for leading project planning activities across major MEP projects in Ireland & Europe. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, managing, and overseeing all project programmes, ensuring accurate progress reporting, critical path analysis, and effective communication with stakeholders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
Create baseline programmes and manage schedule updates
Conduct critical path analysis, resource loading, and forecasting
Identify programme risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Produce weekly and monthly progress reports
Support commercial teams with delay analysis and EoT submissions
Present programme updates to internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with project, engineering, commercial, and site teams
Lead and mentor junior planners
Implement best‑practice planning processes and improve planning controls

Qualifications

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

10+ years planning experience in construction or MEP environments
Strong expertise in Primavera P6 (essential)
Experience delivering complex, high‑value projects
Strong understanding of project controls and risk management
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
Proven leadership and team‑management experience
Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
PMI‑SP or similar certification beneficial
Experience in large‑scale MEP projects is desirable

Additional Information

Having an inclusive and flexible culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation.

As well as being supported and encouraged to develop your career here at King and Moffatt, we also offer the following:

Competitive salary
Professional Development support
Employee Assistance Program
Health and Wellness programs

At King and Moffatt, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation, creativity, and success. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, valued, and respected regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. We strive to build a culture that celebrates differences, encourages open dialogue, and promotes equal opportunities for growth and advancement. By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, we not only strengthen our organisation but also enrich the lives of our employees and the communities we serve

Department: Operations

MEP Planning Lead

Benefits

Job Description