Lead Planning Engineer – 4D, Multi-Project Programs (Hybrid)

BDL; Kings Cross; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Private Health

Job summary

Carey Group in Kings Cross, Australia, seeks an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to lead planning across multiple projects. You will develop programmes, mentor junior planners and collaborate with operational and leadership teams to drive performance from tender to completion.

The role is full-time, hybrid in a dynamic infrastructure environment, offering growth and exposure to major projects with a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Extensive planning experience in civil/construction.
• Experience with NEC contracts and delay analysis.
• Asta Powerproject and project controls knowledge.
• Strong commercial awareness to identify risks and opportunities.
• Excellent communication to influence teams.
• 4D planning and digital construction tools desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and monitor project programmes using industry-standard planning software.
• Produce baseline programmes, progress updates, delay analysis and compensation event assessments.
• Support tender submissions by developing construction methodologies, logistics plans and winning strategies.
• Provide planning expertise to Project Managers, Contracts Managers and Regional Directors.
• Lead planning activities across multiple projects, identifying risks, opportunities and mitigation measures.
• Support change management, programme controls and earned value analysis.
• Review and challenge project programmes, providing practical recommendations and solutions.
• Develop and present complex 4D construction sequencing models and visualisations.
• Mentor, coach and develop Planning Engineers and Assistant Planning Engineers.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, representing Careys professionally.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Power BI

Job description

Carey Group in Kings Cross, Australia, seeks an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to lead planning across multiple projects. You will develop programmes, mentor junior planners and collaborate with operational and leadership teams to drive performance from tender to completion.

The role is full-time, hybrid in a dynamic infrastructure environment, offering growth and exposure to major projects with a supportive leadership team.