Project Planner – Infrastructure

About the role

A major project team is looking for an experienced Project Planner to develop and control programme schedules, analyse project performance, forecast resources and provide planning expertise that supports project delivery. The role is predominantly site-based, working with project delivery teams, with occasional attendance at the company's Melbourne office as required. It suits someone who has delivered complex Tier 1 or Tier 2 projects.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Build programmes from first principles, including WBS, logic links and milestones
• Monitor critical path activities and identify schedule risks
• Develop recovery programmes and assess schedule impacts
• Produce progress reports, dashboards, S-curves and look-ahead programmes
• Develop resource-loaded schedules and forecast workforce requirements
• Facilitate planning workshops and programme review meetings
• Provide schedule analysis and recommendations to support project delivery
• Work with Project Managers, engineers, construction teams and subcontractors to keep programmes accurate and aligned

Required profile

• Degree, diploma or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Planning or a related discipline
• Proven experience as a Project Planner on Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 infrastructure, civil, transport or major construction projects
• Ability to develop and manage complex schedules from start to finish
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Methodology (CPM)
• Experience with resource planning, forecasting and project reporting
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills

Required skills

• Advanced Primavera P6 skills
• Strong experience with Microsoft Project and MS Excel
• Desirable: Primavera P6 Professional certification, Earned Value Management (EVM), delay analysis and EOT experience, exposure to tender planning and project controls reporting systems

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position
• Opportunity to contribute to a landmark infrastructure project
• Predominantly site-based role with direct involvement in project delivery
• Collaborative, high-performing project environment

Candidates apply through the recruitment agency's online application process; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.