Lead Planner

1 day ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Downer Group Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

The opportunity

As a Lead Planner you will report into the Project Controls Manager and the E&U Planning Manager and work across one of our water and wastewater programs in the SEQ Water Business. Responsible for preparing, maintaining and monitoring schedules for the program and projects delivered under Build Better Together.

This full-time permanent role and will be based out of our client's office in Mango Hill with flexible work options.

What you'll do

  • As a Principal Planner working on execution phase projects and tenders and responsible for conceptualising, preparing, maintaining and monitoring project schedule(s) for the projects and tenders
  • Manage the coordination, allocation and leadership of the planning and schedule resources, in consultation with the E&U Planning Manager, for live projects and tenders for the designated Line of Business monitoring.

What we offer

  • Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
  • Access to Downer Group benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements / hybrid working
  • Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Safety focused culture working within in leading services industry
  • Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
    Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company

What we're looking for

  • Tertiary qualification – Degree, or equivalent, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management or Project Management preferred,
  • A trade certificate/ diploma with 10+ years site construction experience on water, transmission line, substation, networks or plant shutdown projects (dependent on experience)
  • 10+ years site construction experience on water, power transmission, substation, networks or plant shutdown projects
  • Certifications/Competence on Primavera P6 Scheduling tool – Required
  • A Project Management certification –Desirable
  • Oracle DB qualifications –Desirable
  • Risk Management – Desirable
    SAP ERP & InEight - Desirable

'About Energy & Utilities…

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.

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