Senior Planner

There has never been a better time to join our team – with several project wins on the horizon, including a major project with packages to be award early 2025, you'll have the chance to be part of exciting new ventures and contribute to shaping the future of infrastructure in Melbourne.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want.

We're seeking an experienced
Senior Planner (Pre-Construction)
to take the lead in shaping project planning across our Southern Region. Based in our Melbourne office on Queens Road, you'll collaborate closely with project leadership and key stakeholders across VIC, SA, and TAS to drive planning excellence from concept through to delivery.

Are you confident in your ability to lead
Pre-Construction planning
for complex projects? In this role, you'll develop and maintain
Primavera P6 programs
, provide cost and resource analysis, produce cash flow forecasts, and deliver schedule and risk insights. You'll also contribute to tenders, mentor team members, and support projects with forensic program analysis to protect contractual rights. If you have the technical expertise, attention to detail, and collaborative mindset to make a real impact before construction even begins, we want to hear from you.

About The Role

• Shape the Success of Major Projects – Play a critical role in optimising construction programs and claims processes, ensuring projects run smoothly and contractual rights are protected.
• Lead with Primavera P6 Expertise – Apply your advanced programming skills to develop, analyse, and convert construction schedules, forecast cash flow, and run risk analysis that directly influences project outcomes.
• Impact Across Pre-Contracts and On-Site Teams – Collaborate with both pre-contracts' teams and project delivery teams, helping to write tender programming sections, provide training, and support contractual claims.
• Drive Innovation and Best Practice – Stay ahead with the latest industry standards, technology, and construction methodologies, contributing to smarter, more efficient project planning.
• Grow and Collaborate in a Dynamic Environment – Work independently while being an integral part of a supportive team, building strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple projects and contracts.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction, Building, Sciences, Architecture or Project Management, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in civil construction – on-site and Pre-Contracts experience.
• Advanced Primavera P6 skills. Proven experience in construction programmes.
• Technical know-how, Lineal construction, contracts, claims, and strong IT skills.
• Organised team player. Excels under pressure and builds strong stakeholder relationships.
• Current C-Class Driver's Licence.

We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:

• Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver's Licence and have their own transport.
Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.

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Reference code:
494522
Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.