Senior Planner

The opportunity

As a Senior Planner you will play an instrumental part in ensuring company risks are identified and controlled throughout projects within our Energy & Utilities business. This position will form part of our newly created centralised model providing a pathway to accelerate your career. The role is highly varied, involving a portfolio of diverse, synergistic projects and a strong pipeline of future works.

This full-time permanent role can be based in a variety of locations throughout Australia including Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane.

What you'll do

• Prepare resource and cost loaded detailed project delivery schedules, for allocated projects/work packages, using past construction knowledge and experience that accurately reflect the conditions of the contract, design and specifications.
• Maintain and update the project master schedule, where applicable, incorporating subcontract schedules, to ensure appropriate execution of work package plans are completed as required.
• Ensure compliance with Downer's standards and requirements as set by Utilities Performance Commercial & Risk Team, in terms of Schedule Quality and Change Management.
• Perform delay analysis as needed by the Contract and support with suitable narrative.
• Manage/ undertake, review and analysis of sub-contractor schedules to confirm alignment with good scheduling practice and Downer standards and requirements.
• Assist in the development of project practices and procedures.
• Undertake reporting requirements of internal and external stakeholders.

What we offer

• Generous Total Remuneration Package Downer Perks.
• Flexibility on location including work from home options and flexible hours, allowing you to create a lifestyle that works for you.
• Downer health and wellness initiatives.
• A supportive team culture enabling you to thrive in your work environment.
• Development and ongoing investment into your career working for an industry leader.
• Opportunity for exposure to multiple lines of business working across stakeholders from mid to senior levels.
• Energy & Utilities have a dedicated internal mobility team focused on internal progression and succession identification and thorough redeployment opportunities where appropriate. We invest in our people and are industry leading in this regard.
• We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments.

What we're looking for

• Proficient computer skills including Primavera P6 (essential) and MS Project.
• High levels of verbal and written communications skills.
• Power BI knowledge and working experience.
• Minimum 10 years prior Project Scheduling/Planning experience.
• Ability to visit multiple site locations including interstate travel when required.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of CPM scheduling concepts and delay analysis techniques.

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

Ainsley Parmenter | Recruitment and Sourcing Business Partner

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.