Planner

**We believe success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play.**

**About the role**:
With a significant pipeline of opportunities identified across the Transport and Technology sectors, UGL are seeking to appoint an experienced Planner to support the team with planning and scheduling tasks to ensure the timely management of project deadlines. The Planner will be working in the major projects space based in Melbourne:
Reporting to the Planning Manager, by planning the work required, including material and external services, to process work orders and projects through the workshop. Reporting on progress towards achieving delivery dates and on cost performance, with recommendations on how and where to improve performance, is the most important aspects of the Planner's work.

Some of the key responsibilities but not limited to
- In conjunction with Planning Manager, define the project scope, outcomes, milestones etc.
- Routing and scheduling to facilitate the completion of service orders by due delivery dates.
- Estimate the total project costs using information from on-going and completed projects and the inputs of the engineers, procurement managers, operations managers, sub-contractors, suppliers etc.
- Develop and maintain project schedules / plans, defining the scope of work, and allocating resources.
- Create and maintain standard master bills of material for ongoing work.
- Coordinate timing of all external contractors.
- Ensure weekly reports are presented each week. Monitor work in progress and highlight low efficient work (WIP) to the Project Managers
- Plan the labor hours, conduct regular meetings with team leaders to ensure on time delivery of projects.
- Plan materials to ensure on time delivery of projects and jobs.
- Provide weekly project updates for customers and assist with enquiries.
- Establish work priorities and up-date these priorities as customer requirements change.
- Provide forward workload and material estimates based on service orders on hand and hence forecast section loading in labor hours and materials.
- Monitor and set material safety stock levels in consultation with logistics.
- Establish resource (work section) scheduling from service order listing or other appropriate methods of data presentation.
- Ensure compliance with all record keeping requirements.
- Undertake any adhoc projects, initiatives, tasks as directed by the Planning Manager.

**About You;**
- Tertiary engineering qualifications (mechanical or electrical) or formal education at a higher level with some technical competencies would be an advantage.
- Solid experience in a similar role supporting large infrastructure projects with exposure to M&E - transport projects (tunnels) at least 7+ years' experience in planning/scheduling activities.
- Hands-on experience in programming software Primavera P6.
- Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.
- You will possess high attention to detail and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

**What we offer**
- Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
- The chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors
- Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey
- Competitive group remuneration and benefits including health and wellbeing program with company-funded salary continuance insurance
- Flexible work arrangements - have a chat to us around how this can work for you
- A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies

**What makes you right for UGL**
- Genuine concern for safety
- Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
- An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
- You believe success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

**About Us**

UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.

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**Discipline**: Planner

**Primary Location**: Australia-VIC-Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs

**Work Type**: Full-time