EOI - Planner

McConnell Dowell; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McConnell Dowell is seeking an experienced Planner to support a major gas infrastructure project in Queensland. The role starts in Brisbane, then moves to a DIDO 21:7 roster about 3–4 hours northwest, with accommodation and meals provided.

You will develop, maintain and analyse schedules, working with project managers, engineers and commercial teams to drive informed decisions and successful delivery throughout detailed planning, mobilisation, construction, commissioning and close-out.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in project planning within construction, infrastructure or resources projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and project scheduling principles.
• Ability to develop, analyse and communicate project schedules and planning outcomes.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams; exposure to pipeline or energy projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules aligned to project requirements.
• Prepare and monitor resource-loaded and cost-loaded programmes.
• Analyze schedule performance and identify risks, opportunities and trends.
• Support project teams with planning, reporting and progress measurement activities.
• Contribute to schedule risk assessments, forecasting and project controls processes.

Skills

Scheduling

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

About the Project

An exciting new gas infrastructure project is seeking an experienced Planner to support the successful delivery of a major pipeline development in Queensland. This role will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from detailed planning, project mobilisation, construction, commissioning, and project close‑out, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to a large‑scale, high‑profile development from inception to completion.

Key Project Highlights

• End‑to‑end involvement from planning through to project close‑out.
• Major regional infrastructure development with long‑term impact.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced project delivery teams.
• Exposure to complex construction, procurement and commissioning activities.

About the Role

The position will commence during the early project phase, based in our Brisbane office. As the project transitions into construction, the role will move to a site‑based Drive‑In/Drive‑Out (DIDO) 21:7 roster at a location approximately 3‑4 hours northwest of Brisbane. Accommodation and meals will be provided while on roster.

As Planner, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining and analysing project schedules, helping the project team make informed decisions throughout delivery. Working closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams and construction personnel, you will provide planning expertise that supports successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules aligned to project requirements.
• Prepare and monitor resource‑loaded and cost‑loaded programmes.
• Analyze schedule performance and identify risks, opportunities and trends.
• Support project teams with planning, reporting and progress measurement activities.
• Contribute to schedule risk assessments, forecasting and project controls processes.

Don’t Tick All the Boxes? If you don’t meet every requirement but have relevant experience or transferable skills, we encourage you to apply. You may be a great fit for this role or other opportunities within McConnell Dowell.

What Will You Bring?

• 5+ years' experience in project planning within construction, infrastructure or resources projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and project scheduling principles.
• Ability to develop, analyse and communicate project schedules and planning outcomes.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams; exposure to pipeline or energy projects is advantageous.

What's in It for You?

• Be part of a major infrastructure project from inception through to completion.
• Opportunity to influence project delivery through effective planning and controls.
• Work with experienced industry professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Competitive remuneration, site uplift and camp accommodation while on roster.

About Us McConnell Dowell - Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. For more than 60 years, we’ve delivered high-quality, complex projects across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia, connecting communities and supporting economic growth.

We offer a wide variety of projects, roles, and locations, with opportunities to develop your career through mentoring, training, and hands‑on experience. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and inclusive, where you can make a real impact on both projects and people’s lives. We are committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and able to grow.

We actively celebrate diversity and inclusion, encouraging all individuals to bring their ideas and be themselves.

All successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre‑employment medical, which may include drug and alcohol checks.

Join us, be you, and help create better together.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.