Planner

We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Planner to join our growing team in Western Australia. This role offers the opportunity to work across complex infrastructure and construction environments, supporting the delivery of high-quality planning and project controls services.
A sign-on bonus is available for successful candidates
The successful candidate will play a key role in project scheduling, progress monitoring and management reporting, supporting the broader project team to maintain programme certainty and proactively identify and manage project risks.
Main Responsibilities:
Planning:Prepare project work breakdown structures and programmes capable of delivering project objectives.Ensure all activities within the scope of work are incorporated into programmes and appropriately logic-linked to support critical path analysis.Undertake resource and cost loading of programmes.Audit and conduct quality reviews of consultant and contractor programmes to ensure alignment with project objectives and key dates.Produce short-term lookahead programmes and work schedules to support proactive programme management.Monitor, track and maintain records of progress against project programmes.
Project Controls:Identify and evaluate schedule risks, raise early warnings and support their inclusion within the project risk register.Develop appropriate schedule contingency and mitigation strategies.Highlight key milestones, critical path issues and programme impacts to project teams and management.Identify opportunities for mitigation and contribute to the project’s critical issueslog. Capture schedule delays and liaise with contract management teams regarding notices and impact assessments where required.Produce management reporting including exception reports, resource and expenditure profiles, programme updates and presentation materials.
About YouDegree-qualified in Engineering or a related discipline.Experience in project planning and programme development across construction, infrastructure or civil engineering projects.Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, logistics and construction activities.Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or Asta Powerproject.Ability to develop programmes from early development through construction and completion.Confidence analysing programme logic, sequencing, durations and critical path.Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, contractors and key stakeholders.Proactive and enthusiastic, with the ability to deliver effectively with limited supervision.Strong written and verbal communication skills.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing consultancy, work on a major infrastructure project and further develop your planning and project controls experience alongside experienced industry professionals.