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Planner / Scheduler

Edgecliff Permanent View Job Description
Join a growing EPC contractor as a Planner / Scheduler supporting the tender phase of a major high-voltage infrastructure project. You will develop Primavera P6 programmes, resource plans and schedule analysis to help secure nationally significant energy works.
  • Path to a permanent role on major energy infrastructure projects
  • Lead planning on a multi-billion-dollar HV substation tender

About Our Client

An Australian-owned EPC contractor delivers utility-scale high-voltage infrastructure, including substations, switching stations and energy projects across NSW and Victoria. The business competes with Tier 1 contractors through its engineering capability and project delivery expertise.

Job Description

  • Develop Level 4 Primavera P6 tender programmes for HV substation works.
  • Create delivery and pre-construction schedules aligned to client requirements.
  • Produce logic-linked schedules that satisfy DCMA 14-point assessment criteria.
  • Prepare Basis of Programme documentation, assumptions and critical path analysis.
  • Generate resource histograms, manpower curves and quantity-loaded schedules.
  • Develop staging plans and time-location diagrams for construction activities.
  • Integrate outages, long-lead equipment and contractor interfaces into programmes.
  • Collaborate with estimating and bid teams throughout tender submissions.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Planner / Scheduler' should have:

  • Ability to review schedule logic and maintain accurate planning records.Minimum 5 years' experience as a Planner or Scheduler within EPC or contracting.
  • Strong background in HV substations, switching yards or energy infrastructure.
  • Advanced Primavera P6 capability including resource and cost loading.
  • Experience building Level 3 and Level 4 schedules from first principles.
  • Strong Excel skills for resource and quantity loading analysis.
  • Understanding of substation construction sequencing through energisation.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, construction or project management.

What's on Offer

  • Explore this Planner / Scheduler role and apply to discuss the work.Opportunity to contribute to a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure tender.
  • Potential transition to a permanent position following tender success.
  • Hybrid Sydney-based working arrangements and competitive contract rates.
Contact
Rhys James
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7132268
Phone number
0431982021

Job summary

Function
Construction
Specialisation
Scheduler
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Edgecliff
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rhys James
Consultant phone
0431982021
Job Reference
JN-102026-7132268

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