Senior Planner

We are on the search for a Senior Planner to join our planning team on the CreekConnect joint venture in Parramatta, working on major Sydney Water treatment plant projects. You will take charge of a tranche, working closely with the delivery team to ensure timely completion of the project. The role emphasizes expertise in Primavera P6 scheduling, delivery contractor management, delay analysis, resource management, and risk assessment—key for ensuring timely completion of treatment plant upgrades to help shaping a better Western Sydney.

Upper South Creek Network Project – Supporting Western Sydney's Growth
Join CreekConnect and be part of a large-scale, long-term joint venture between Seymour Whyte and Jacobs, awarded by Sydney Water as an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) project. As the region expands, so does the need for sustainable and resilient water solutions. The Upper South Creek Network will feature new wastewater pumping stations and gravity carriers, with the first work stage beginning before the year's end. The project also emphasises safety, digital engineering, and compliance with the latest standards, ensuring it meets future needs effectively.

About Seymour Whyte
We are a successful civil contracting business that has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want.

About The Role

• Develop programs in Primavera P6 based on construction and contract requirements.
• Manage and assess delivery contractor's programme.
• Regular updates of contract program to protect rights for delay claims and associated contractual rights.
• Cost and resource load program, produce resource histograms and identify problem areas, produce cash flow forecasts.
• Run a monthly schedule analysis showing actual versus planned progress during the past period.
• Provide cash flow data for projects using Primavera P6.
• Convert Primavera P6 to other program formats as required.
• Through forensic program analysis, support the projects in contractual extension of time claims.
• Run risk analysis in Primavera P6.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent practical expertise
• Over 10 years' experience in the civil construction industry, ideally combining on-site delivery with pre-contracts planning
• Proven track record in developing and managing construction programmes within complex civil environments
• Strong background in water infrastructure projects, with Sydney Water experience highly regarded
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and associated planning software
• Solid understanding of diverse contracting models and the mechanics of claims and extensions of time

Company Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.

Many of our projects are in regional locations or require site access by vehicle, so all applicants must hold a current driver's licence and have their own transport.
Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia

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Reference code:
494617
Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.