Planning Manager

5 months ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia UGL Limited Full time

**About the role**

This role will be responsible to lead the planning and controls function for the Major Projects; taking accountability for the Time elements of project’s performance. Reporting on progress towards achieving delivery dates and on cost performance, with recommendations on how and where to improve performance, is the most important aspects of the Planner’s work.
- Provide leadership and direction to planners within the Project
- Facilitate planning activity within programme to ensure acceptable quality standards and consistency with local standards.
- Validate all plans and ensure integration into overall operational and business plans.
- Review resource availability to support plans and take action to address resource shortfalls and risks to delivery.
- Manage so that the plan is fully resourced and monitor progress to the plan and make changes as required. Develop recovery programme and contingency plans in order to meet changed objectives.

**About you**
- Have at least 10 years planning and project controls management experience on major Rail, Road and Civil construction projects
- Analytical skills and a logical approach to problem solving.
- Diploma or tertiary qualified education in Engineering, Finance or Project Manager preferred
- Proven ability to display initiative and a team-based approach to work.
- Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
- Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and MS Project desirable

**What we offer**
- Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing training for career progression
- A competitive remuneration package with salary continuance insurance, employee assistance program for employees and their families, AIA Vitality wellness program and Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more

**What makes you right for UGL**
- Ability to provide a safe, supportive, and positive workplace
- Empower a united and collaborative culture
- Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions
- Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients, and other stakeholders
- Genuine concern for safety

**About Us**
- UGL is a well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within; rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies
- At UGL, we value diversity - in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
- Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

Ref: 254989

**Discipline**: Planning Officer

**Primary Location**: Australia-VIC-Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs

**Work Type**: Full-time

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