CQV Project Planner

CQV Project Planner Location:
Ballydine, Clonmel
Hybrid working model – combination of remote working (WFH) and site attendance, with a minimum of 3 days per week on site.

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced CQV Project Planner to support and report directly to the Project Planning Lead. The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of CQV activities on a major pharmaceutical project.

This role requires a strong technical background within the pharmaceutical sector, with proven experience planning and supporting CQV project delivery in a complex, multi‑disciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Planning Lead in the development and maintenance of CQV project schedules.
• Plan, monitor, and control CQV activities to ensure delivery in line with project milestones.
• Review and interpret engineering deliverables and drawings to inform planning logic and sequencing.
• Chair and facilitate interactive planning and coordination meetings with project stakeholders.
• Interface effectively with sub‑contractors, ensuring alignment with project schedules and deliverables.
• Establish and maintain an earned value–based progress measurement and reporting system.
• Support wider project controls activities, including interfacing with contracting and commercial teams.
• Manage planning inputs related to tender milestones, contract milestones, and extension of time evaluations.
• Coordinate planning activities associated with design deliverables and sub‑contractor mobilisation.
• Provide accurate programme updates, progress reports, and schedule forecasts to the project team.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a project planning environment.
• Strong pharmaceutical industry background (essential).
• Proven experience in CQV project planning and delivery.
• Demonstrable experience working on complex, multi‑discipline projects.

Technical Skills

• Strong technical understanding with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and deliverables.
• Excellent proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and MS Office Suite.
• Previous experience working within a multi‑user Primavera P6 environment.
• Experience implementing and managing earned value management (EVM) systems.
• Familiarity with Last Planner® System and collaborative planning methodologies.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident facilitator, capable of leading planning and coordination meetings.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including interaction with sub‑contractors and client teams.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and proactive in approach.

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