Lead HV Substation Planner (Primavera P6)

Michael Page; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Planner / Scheduler in Sydney to lead Level 4 Primavera P6 schedules for HV substation projects. You will create delivery and pre-construction timelines aligned to client specifications and integrate outages with long-lead equipment.

This role requires strong Excel skills and a solid background in energy infrastructure. The successful candidate will build schedules from first principles, load resources and costs, and ensure DCMA-compliant planning logic.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Scheduling expertise

Project management

DCMA criteria

Education

Engineering / Construction / PM degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Planner / Scheduler in Sydney to lead Level 4 Primavera P6 schedules for HV substation projects. You will create delivery and pre-construction timelines aligned to client specifications and integrate outages with long-lead equipment.

This role requires strong Excel skills and a solid background in energy infrastructure. The successful candidate will build schedules from first principles, load resources and costs, and ensure DCMA-compliant planning logic.