Planner

CPB Contractors; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site roster 15 days on / 6 days off

Job summary

CPB Contractors is seeking an experienced Planner to join a major digital infrastructure project in Queensland. Based on site, you will develop and manage schedules, analyse progress, and support delivery across all phases of the project within the Project Controls team.

You will work with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to coordinate activities, perform critical path analysis, and drive schedule outcomes while maintaining schedule integrity and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Planner on major construction projects.
• Strong scheduling and planning capabilities.
• Proven ability to analyse project performance and risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor progress and analyse performance against baselines.
• Support development of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover schedules.
• Conduct critical path analysis and identify risks and opportunities.
• Produce look-ahead programmes, progress reports, and schedule forecasts.
• Coordinate planning inputs from engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractors.
• Prepare planning reports for leadership and client stakeholders.
• Support schedule recovery planning and delay analysis.

Skills

Scheduling

Planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering / Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

EcoSys

Prism

SAP

Job description

CPB Contractors is seeking an experienced Planner to join a major digital infrastructure project in Queensland.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the planning, scheduling, and successful delivery of a complex construction project. Working as part of the Project Controls team, you will provide critical schedule visibility, support project performance, and help drive delivery outcomes across all phases of the project.

Based on site in Queensland, this position operates on a 15 days on / 6 days off roster and offers the opportunity to work in a technically complex project environment while building your career with one of Australia's leading contractors.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, the Planner will be responsible for the development, maintenance, analysis, and reporting of project schedules across all phases of delivery.

Working closely with engineering, construction, commercial, procurement, commissioning, and project leadership teams, you will provide the planning support necessary to ensure project activities are effectively coordinated and delivered in line with project objectives.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic project environment, analysing performance, identifying risks, and driving schedule outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project progress and analyse performance against approved baselines.
• Support the development of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover schedules.
• Conduct critical path analysis and identify schedule risks and opportunities.
• Produce look-ahead programmes, progress reports, and schedule forecasts.
• Work closely with project teams to capture progress and forecast future activities.
• Support delay analysis, productivity assessments, and schedule recovery planning.
• Coordinate planning inputs from engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and subcontractor stakeholders.
• Maintain schedule integrity and ensure compliance with project controls standards and reporting requirements.
• Prepare planning reports and schedule presentations for project leadership and client stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across project planning and controls functions.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Demonstrated experience as a Planner, Project Planner, Project Controls Planner, or Planning Engineer on major construction projects.
• Experience working within building, infrastructure, industrial, resources, energy, or large-scale construction environments.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery processes.
• Experience developing and managing complex project schedules.
• Advanced Primavera P6 capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong attention to detail and planning discipline.

Desirable

• Previous experience delivering major data centre, industrial, infrastructure, energy, or resource projects.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor or major builder.
• Experience with project controls systems and reporting tools such as Power BI, EcoSys, Prism, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and project performance measurement principles.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.

Why Join CPB Contractors?

Build Your Career with Industry Leaders

• Contribute to a major digital infrastructure project in Queensland.
• Join one of Australia's leading contractors and a member of the CIMIC Group.
• Gain exposure to a technically complex and fast-paced construction environment.
• Work alongside experienced project controls and construction professionals.
• Long-term career opportunities across CPB Contractors and the CIMIC Group.
• Benefit from structured professional development and career progression pathways.
• Work in an environment committed to safety, innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Competitive remuneration and site-based 15 days on / 6 days off roster arrangements.

Diversity and Inclusion

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces personnel, and people of all cultural backgrounds.

At CPB Contractors, we believe diverse teams deliver stronger outcomes and create a workplace where everyone can thrive.