Due to continued expansion across Germany and the US, Whitewater Group is seeking an experienced Project Planner to join our growing Project Controls team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in project planning and scheduling within the construction industry, with experience on large-scale data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, or critical infrastructure projects.
Working closely with project delivery teams, clients, and subcontractors, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analysing integrated project programmes, identifying key risks and opportunities, monitoring progress, and providing accurate reporting to support informed decision-making. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and in line with contractual milestones.
Project Planner
Ireland
Full-time
Permanent employee
About the Role
Your profile
The ideal candidate will bring strong Primavera P6 expertise, excellent analytical and communication skills, and a proactive approach to programme management and project delivery.
Previous planning experience within construction (M&E, Industrial, Pharmaceutical or Data Centre experience desirable).
Good understanding of construction sequencing, programme logic and critical path.
Strong communicationand client management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently while supporting the wider project team.
Open to travel when needed.
Previous planning experience within construction (M&E, Industrial, Pharmaceutical or Data Centre experience desirable).
Good understanding of construction sequencing, programme logic and critical path.
Strong communicationand client management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently while supporting the wider project team.
Open to travel when needed.
Why us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join Whitewater Group during a period of significant international growth, supporting the successful delivery of complex, high-profile projects while contributing to the continued development of our Project Controls capability.
Competitive Salary for the right candidate.
Opportunity for career progression within a rapidly growing company.
Competitive Salary for the right candidate.
Opportunity for career progression within a rapidly growing company.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop,maintainand update Primavera P6 project programmes.
- Build detailed project schedules from design through to commissioning and handover.
- Liaise with project managers, construction teams, designteamsand procurement to ensure programme accuracy.
- Monitor progress against the baseline programme andidentifypotential delays or risks.
- Produce weekly and monthly progress updates, lookahead programmes and client reports.
- Carry out critical path analysis and recommend recovery measures whererequired.
- Assistwith change management, programmerevisionsand extension of time support where applicable.
- Coordinate subcontractor and supplier programme information.
- Support planning meetings with Client.
- Ensure programmes reflect current site progress and project priorities.
About us
Whitewater Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering company with water at the heart of everything we do.Headquartered in Ireland, with teams operating across Europe, we design, build, and maintain dependable water infrastructure for critical industries, including data centres, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, manufacturing, and energy.
Our engineers support clients from first concept through detailed design, installation, optimisation, and ongoing service.Industry needs water systems that meet strict standards and reduce risk and waste. That is the challenge we focus on every day. We design, build, and maintain water infrastructure that is safe, efficient, and future ready – helping our clients in critical industries stay compliant, cut consumption, and improve performance across multiple sites and markets.
Where others see obstacles, we engineer solutions with impact. Whitewater Group rethink water treatment through scalable, standardised infrastructure, combining technical depth, disciplined delivery, and a partnership approach across the full lifecycle.
Our engineers support clients from first concept through detailed design, installation, optimisation, and ongoing service.Industry needs water systems that meet strict standards and reduce risk and waste. That is the challenge we focus on every day. We design, build, and maintain water infrastructure that is safe, efficient, and future ready – helping our clients in critical industries stay compliant, cut consumption, and improve performance across multiple sites and markets.
Where others see obstacles, we engineer solutions with impact. Whitewater Group rethink water treatment through scalable, standardised infrastructure, combining technical depth, disciplined delivery, and a partnership approach across the full lifecycle.