Lead Planner

Harry Maxwell; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Harry Maxwell in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Lead Planner to lead scheduling for major mining, resources and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on building and interrogating complex construction schedules, with a strong understanding of critical path and recovery strategies.

You will work closely with Project Managers and site teams, and travel to project sites as required. The Perth-based position offers a pathway toward broader Planning Manager responsibilities and

Qualifications

• 8-15+ years planning experience in construction/mining
• Senior Planner/Planning Manager experience
• Advanced hands-on Primavera P6 capability
• Proven experience owning complex construction schedules
• Strong critical path, forecasting and recovery planning
• Based in Perth with travel to project sites

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and control Primavera P6 construction schedules, baselines and critical paths
• Monitor progress, forecast completion and deliver look-ahead and recovery planning
• Integrate engineering, procurement and construction activities reflecting sequencing and site progress
• Provide clear schedule reporting to project leadership and client stakeholders

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Harry Maxwell is recruiting for an experienced Lead Planner on behalf of a well‑established Australian contractor delivering major mining, resources and infrastructure projects across Western Australia.

We are looking for a senior contractor-side planner with experience across mining, NPI, civil, SMP and/or major infrastructure projects, combined with advanced Primavera P6 capability and a strong understanding of construction delivery.

About the Role

Working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers and project teams, you'll take ownership of planning and scheduling from schedule development and baseline through progress measurement, forecasting and delivery.

This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can build and interrogate complex construction schedules, identify critical-path issues and develop practical recovery strategies.

The position is Perth-based, with travel to project sites as required, and provides a pathway toward broader Planning Manager responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and control Primavera P6 construction schedules, including baselines, logic, milestones and critical paths
• Monitor progress, forecast completion and deliver look-ahead, schedule variance and recovery planning
• Integrate engineering, procurement and construction activities, ensuring schedules reflect actual construction sequencing, resources and site progress
• Work closely with project leadership and provide clear schedule reporting to internal and client stakeholders

About You - Essential

• 8-15+ years' planning/project controls experience within construction, mining, resources or infrastructure
• Senior Planner, Lead Planner or Planning Manager experience
• Advanced hands-on Primavera P6 capability
• Proven experience developing and owning complex construction schedules
• Strong critical path, forecasting, look-ahead and recovery planning capability
• Based in Perth, with the flexibility to travel to project sites as required

About You - Desirable

• Rio Tinto or other major Australian mining client experience
• Multidiscipline civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and/or NPI exposure
• Experience leading or mentoring planners