Planner Senior

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.

Civmec is entering an exciting phase of growth and diversification within our Construction division—and we're looking for experienced Senior Planners to join our team.

With a strong pipeline of Civil and SMP projects across Western Australia, this is your opportunity to take the lead on major works while enjoying flexible FIFO or DIDO arrangements that suit your lifestyle.

These positions involve overseeing and managing both Civil and SMP works in construction projects and offer both DIDO and FIFO opportunities. 

Reporting to the Lead Planner you will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintain projects and shutdown activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop, implement and maintain strategies for the site to ensure optimal utilisation.
• Develop, implement and execute timely shutdown plans for the site.
• Effective record keeping of schedules – Change Management
• Liaise with management team for forecasting scheduled and shutdown works.
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives and instigate planning workshops
• Ensure a high level of maintenance is achieved by creating, scoping, planning and scheduling work correctly.
• Develop and maintain time estimates of planned works using P6 / Excel
• Upload and maintain accurate records and documentation for registered site records.
• Create and maintain planning deliverable such as, but not limited to: S-Curves, Histograms, PF reporting
• EV Management
• Assess and review QMR / MTOs and build Schedule mapping for ease of reporting.
• Create and manage QMR reporting to allow progress updates – and understanding Method of Measurement
• Understanding of Power Query's using excel or Power BI advantageous
• Assist in development of EOTs and Mitigation schedules as required
• Provide and review man hr reporting using Internal systems to provide actual analysis of works to management team

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

• 5 years' experience in a similar environment.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project highly regarded.
• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Proficient in use of MS Office suite.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• OHS White Card.
• Experience working on FMG, Rio Tinto, BHP and Roy Hill sites is highly regarded

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. 

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

Alternatively, please email for a confidential chat or call our Recruitment Team on

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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