Construction Planner

Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate group with core expertise in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe.  

About the Role:

With a national delivery capability, Lendlease Construction provides innovative and industry-leading project management, design and construction services driven by sector focused knowledge and experience. We push boundaries and embrace challenges. Our clients come to us when it's important to handle complexity, drive diversity, offer strategic and long-term value, and to create innovative and sustainable solutions. 

Lendlease ACT, are currently seeking a Construction Planner to join our team in Canberra and support the delivery of a major, long-term project.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing construction plans, schedules, and methodologies using Primavera P6 to ensure projects are delivered on time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement comprehensive construction methodologies, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.

• Conduct constructability reviews to identify potential issues and optimise construction methods.

• Collaborate with project engineers and construction managers to understand project requirements and develop effective construction plans and schedules using Primavera P6.

• Analyse project progress, identify potential issues, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project completion dates are met.

• Provide expert advice on construction planning, methods, and best practices to project teams, focusing on constructability and efficient project delivery.

• Monitor and report on project progress, highlighting potential risks and opportunities for improvement.

Requirements for the role:

• To be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.

• A Government Security Clearance, or the ability to gain and maintain one.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction, with experience in planning and programming, preferably in large-scale building projects.

• Proven experience in developing and managing construction plans and schedules using Primavera P6.

• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, including critical path method (CPM) scheduling, lean construction principles, and constructability reviews.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritising multiple tasks and deadlines.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working on high-security facilities, such as government buildings, military bases, or sensitive infrastructure projects.

• Knowledge of security protocols and procedures for working on sensitive projects.

• Experience with other project management software, such as Primavera P6, Acumen Fuse/Risk.

• Knowledge of construction industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits of working at Lendlease:

• Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts

• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits. ​

• 26 weeks paid parental leave

• 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave)

• Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities

• Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing

If you have experience working on complex building or defence projects and are looking for a challenging role, please submit your application via the link now or reach out to Ben Gisik on

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.