Senior Planning Engineer – Digital PMO

Where complexity finds certainty. Strata are proud winners of the 2026 Construction Advisory Excellence ICE Award and Engineering Company of the Year 2025 (Irish Construction Industry Awards). We’re an engineering-led consultancy specialising in construction planning, project controls and digital construction, headquartered in Dublin with an international footprint.

We work across Data Centres, Energy, Pharma, Infrastructure, Healthcare and Residential, delivering landmark global construction and engineering projects with purpose.

Why Strata

Award-winning and accredited. 2026 Construction Advisory Excellence ICE Award winners. Engineering Company of the Year 2025. ISO 42001, 9001, 45001, 14001, 27001, and 19650 accredited.

Purpose-led. B Corp certified, with high standards of social, environmental and ethical performance built into how we work.

Real development. Structured CPD, chartership support, and continued education.

Competitive package. Salary with annual reviews, pension matching, 25 days leave plus bank holidays, paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, hybrid and flexible working, Wellchoice wellness benefit, EAP, death in service, TaxSaver and bike to work.

The role

We’re looking for a Planning Engineer to join our Digital PMO. You’ll play a key role in how complex, high-value projects are planned, tracked and delivered, combining strong technical understanding with modern, data-driven tools and methods.

If you’re driven by engineering excellence, inspired by digital innovation, and ready to help shape the future of construction planning across Europe, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Develop, manage and maintain detailed master construction programmes aligned to project objectives and key milestones

Provide detailed schedule development of Civils and MEP systems from first principles, in close consultation with construction, engineering and site delivery teams

Establish and operate robust project controls procedures to monitor progress, performance, productivity and programme health

Produce and present clear, accurate progress reports for internal leadership and client stakeholders

Support preparation and review of method statements, contributing to safe, efficient and high-quality delivery

Create and present detailed sequence sketches, phasing diagrams and storyboards to support site coordination

Collaborate with site, design, engineering and commercial teams to gather information, identify programme risks and highlight opportunities

Implement and maintain progress measurement systems including earned value analysis, quantities installed and tracking of critical systems

Track procurement, off-site fabrication, modularisation and delivery interfaces, ensuring alignment with the construction programme

Support change management, delay analysis and impact assessments, particularly within live or phased operational environments

Proactively communicate risks, constraints and deviations to keep works on programme

What we’re looking for

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

7+ years in construction; main contractor experience is an advantage

Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project

Process-driven and analytical, with strong attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset

Strong communicator who works well across disciplines

Proactive, autonomous and results-oriented

Willingness to travel up to 50% across project locations

Full right to work in the EU

Advantageous

Experience working in a Digital PMO

Data Centre sector experience or a strong interest in it

Digital construction tools (PowerBI, 4D Synchro, QSRA)

Understanding of MEP systems (electrical distribution, HVAC/CHW, life safety, controls and BMS/PMS)

Familiarity with commissioning processes (IST, Level 1-5)

Equal Opportunity

Please send your C.V. to careers@stratadigital.io