Planning Manager

Planning Manager Full-time State/Province: Dublin Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Ireland Limited Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: IE - Dublin, 1 Burlington Plaza Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Start here. Grow here. At AECOM , we are currently recruiting for a Planning Manager to join our Dublin office. The Planning Manager plays a critical role in leading the development, coordination, and management of complex project schedules, ensuring full alignment with project milestones, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. The role holder continuously monitors schedule performance, identifies emerging risks, and implements strategic interventions to safeguard project timelines and quality outcomes. Working closely with project executives, cross‑functional teams, and key stakeholders, the Planning Manager drives effective planning practices that support the successful execution and delivery of projects. The role also provides mentorship and guidance to junior team members, supporting them in developing robust project schedules, conducting detailed data analysis, and producing high‑quality reports that inform decision‑making across the organisation. Key accountabilities Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of fully integrated project schedules, establishing baselines that align with strategic objectives and programme timelines. Monitor progress against key milestones and deliverables, promptly escalating issues or variances to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders. Foster effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment and seamless integration of all scheduling activities throughout the project lifecycle. Oversee updates to project management tools, schedules, and data systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely dissemination of reporting insights. Maintain clear, proactive communication with project stakeholders—including senior engineers, contractors, and regulatory bodies—to support alignment and informed decision‑making. Identify and assess potential risks early, developing and implementing mitigation strategies to safeguard schedule performance and project outcomes. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, industry standards, and internal policies related to project planning and scheduling. Provide expert scheduling guidance and strategic recommendations to support PMO and Assurance functions in achieving operational and project delivery goals. Lead the creation of key project documentation, including status reports, meeting minutes, and performance analyses, to support oversight and governance activities. Champion continuous improvement by advancing best‑practice scheduling methodologies that enhance project delivery performance. Analyse and track critical path activities and float trends, advising leadership on required corrective actions to maintain schedule integrity. Establish and monitor project budgets and cost profiles,