Planner Senior

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

Project Planning - Your Career Opportunity

New Projects - Extend your established career into a Senior Planning role.

Continued growth within our Major Projects and Infrastructure team provides ongoing opportunities for suitably experienced Project Planners to join the Civmec team. As a Planner with Civmec you can expect a dedicated planning role supporting a full planning schedule. Ideally you will already have former, similar experience and a thorough understanding of heavy industry construction and engineering, we will work with you to support your longer-term career ambitions Interacting with the delivery team, contractors and the client directly you will be given the autonomy and independence to manage your own scope and deliver a timely, accurate project schedule.

Civmec has an exciting new project with a tier 1 mining client in the Pilbara. The project consists of the upgrade on 6 balance machines across the site, 2x Stackers, 2x reclaimers and 2x ship loaders. Works are being completed over a series of 8 shutdowns starting in January with completion in December 2026.

The Role

• Monitor production with a focus on ensuring correct resources are deployed to each project
• Produce plans and schedules of work including visual aids such as bar charts, procedures, S-curves and diagrams
• Utilise specialist fabrication and planning software such as Primavera to determine schedules
• Prepare logistics plans and progress schedules for projects
• Developing resourced levelled schedule and manning histograms.
• Monitor project progress throughout fabrication period
• Compare progress with client programs and maintain contract deadlines
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors where necessary
• Maintain historical data for projects
• Select appropriate techniques, sequences and equipment for all projects
• Analyse fabrication methods and systems with a continuous focus on improvement and cost savings
• Maintain company standards for Quality Assurance purposes
• Provide accurate daily, weekly and monthly reports as directed

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in structural, mechanical, civil engineering or construction management
• Proficient skills and knowledge in Primavera 6 are essential
• Prior experience, in a heavy construction planning role
• Previous project experience on Construction Projects ideally in the mining or oil and gas sector
• Minimum 2 years of experience

Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a 'Never Assume' culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that's why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 1 week for permanent secondary caregivers. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.

How to Apply

Please click the "apply" link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.

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Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

We respectfully request no agency submissions.

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Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a 'Never Assume' culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that's why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 1 week for permanent secondary caregivers. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.