Planner

We’re changing the way Australia generates its energy, are you ready for a change?

**The Project**

UGL has been appointed Principal Contractor for TransGrid’s Maragle Switching Station and Transmission Line Project based in Maragle in New South Wales, approx. 500km /southwest of Sydney, as part of the Snowy Mountain 2.0 Project. The work involves:

- Design and construction of Maragle 330kV Switching Station and supporting works.
- Design and construction of two 330kV transmission lines, cut into Line 64, the installation of OPGW on a section of Line 64, and supporting works.

We are currently looking for an experienced Planner to join the team and this role will be based on site on a 19:9 Roster.

**What will a day in this role look like**:

- Establish communication with site team to receive weekly status of works and physical progress data.
- Perform weekly updates of project schedule, communicate changes in critical path, milestone dates and highlight delays and potential schedule slippages to the project manager.
- Prepare look ahead schedules to support site construction operations.
- Develop resource loaded baseline schedules for assigned projects in primavera P6 system.

**What are we looking for you to bring to the team**:

- A relevant four-year engineering degree.
- At least 3-5 years’ experience (preferably on-site construction related to planning, scheduling, progress measurement, earn value analyses and reporting).
- Sound understanding of project control processes particularly critical path method, principles of Earn Value system based on tangible quantities, unit rates and ‘Rules of Credits’.
- Proficient in use of scheduling software systems particularly Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate an applicant’s suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

**What we offer**
- Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
- The chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors
- Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey
- Competitive group remuneration and benefits including: health and wellbeing program with company-funded salary continuance insurance
- Flexible work arrangements - have a chat to us around how this can work for you
- A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies

**What makes you right for UGL**
- Genuine concern for safety
- Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
- An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
- A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

**About Us**

UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services. We are active across 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.

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills

**Discipline**: Contracts Administrator

**Primary Location**: Australia-NSW-Tumut, Southern Highlands & Snowy

**Work Type**: Full-time