Construction Planner

1 day ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia UGL Limited Full time

**About the role**

The role of Construction Planner is to support the Construction Manager by planning the work required, including material and external services, to process work orders and projects through the workshop. 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.
- Plan the labour hours, conduct regular meetings with team leaders to ensure on time delivery of projects.
- Plan materials to ensure on time delivery of projects and jobs.
- Provide weekly project updates for customers and assist with enquiries.
- Establish work priorities and up-date these priorities as customer requirements change.
- Provide forward work load and material estimates based on service orders on hand and hence forecast section loading in labor hours and materials.
- Monitor and set material safety stock levels in consultation with logistics.
- Establish resource (work section) scheduling from service order listing or other appropriate methods of data presentation.

**About you**
- 5+ years’ experience in planning/scheduling activities with Construction scopes on large rail, road or civil infrastructure projects
- Diploma or tertiary qualified education in Engineering, Finance or Project Manager preferred
- Analytical skills and a logical approach to problem solving.
- 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.

**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: 253186

**Discipline**: Senior Planner

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

**Work Type**: Full-time

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