Project Planner

Description

• Upcoming Job – Expression of Interest
• Full – time job opportunity
• Remote Hybrid work model

About the Role:
The
Project Planner
will provide support and expertise to the RES Construction Management team, working across wind farm and solar construction projects in Australia. The role will include managing the master and contractor schedules as well as monitoring the key performance indicators of RES projects (cost, time, safety, quality and environmental performance) and reporting to the Planning and Project Controls Manager.

About RES
Do you want to work to make Power for Good?
We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company, guided by a simple yet powerful vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their careers they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally

Key Safety Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Review and manage contractor schedules, assess progress, and maintain effective communication with contractors and stakeholders
• Support risk identification and mitigation related to project scheduling and delivery
• Assist the Project Manager with reviewing contractual claims (e.g. EoT) and providing input from the Principal's Representative
• Oversee specific work packages, manage contractor performance, and ensure quality and HSEQ compliance
• Contribute to regular project reporting on construction progress, risks, program delivery, cost, and safety performance
• Support contractor procurement processes, including scoping, tendering, and contract coordination

Skills & Experience:

• Proficient in project scheduling and tools including MS Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, reporting, and schedule risk identification
• Skilled in developing master project schedules and managing interfaces and dependencies
• Adaptable, innovative, and effective in both independent and team-based virtual environments
• Proven ability to review contractor reports, identify delays, and support proactive project management
• Proven experience as a Planning Engineer, Project Planner or in a similar role.
• Relevant post graduate experience of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Proficient understanding of project management knowledge areas.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Full Australian driver's license
• Primavera P6 certification – highly regarded
• Project Management certifications (PMP, Prince2, CPPM, etc.) – highly regarded
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong HSEQ and safety focus

Please let us know if you have any special requirements or need any sort of assistance during the interview.

Recruiting Process:
We will contact the candidates after the four-week period.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Note:
This role does not provide sponsorship; we welcome applications from candidates who have full work rights.

At RES, we celebrate differences as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.

The world's largest inde
pendent renewable energy c
ompany
40 years
of experience

4500
employees

27GW
project portfolio

41GW
operational assets supported

WIND

SOLAR

ENERGY

STORAGE

TRANSMISSION

& DISTRIBUTION

GREEN HYDROGEN