Planner

Nordex SE; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Nordex SE in Australia seeks a seasoned Planner to support the delivery of projects across Nordex Oceania. This role focuses on planning, scheduling, progress monitoring and project controls throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in planning/scheduling within engineering, construction, or renewable energy, with strong Primavera P6 skills and a relevant engineering/PM degree. International collaboration and stakeholder management are key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in planning, scheduling or project controls within engineering, construction, renewable energy, infrastructure, or other project-based environments.
• Certifications in Planning, Scheduling, or Project Controls are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project objectives and milestones.
• Monitor project progress, identify schedule risks and delays, and provide forecasts and recovery plans.
• Support tendering and project execution through planning schedules and programme updates.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement and Site teams for integrated planning.
• Track critical path activities and key deliverables to support project outcomes.
• Prepare and present regular planning reports, schedule updates and performance metrics to stakeholders.
• Ensure planning processes, schedules and reporting comply with company standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning tools, methodologies and project controls practices across Nx Oceania.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Risk forecasting

Education

Engineering degree

PM/Construction Mgmt

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

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As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Planner to support the successful delivery of projects across Nordex Oceania. The role will support the successful delivery of projects through effective planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and project controls activities throughout the project lifecycle.

YOUR TASKS:

• Develop, maintain and update project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project objectives and key milestones.
• Monitor project progress, identify schedule risks and delays, and provide reliable forecasts and recovery plans where required.
• Support tendering and project execution activities through the preparation of planning schedules and programme updates.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement and Site teams to ensure accurate and integrated project planning.
• Track critical path activities and key project deliverables to support successful project outcomes.
• Prepare and present regular planning reports, schedule updates and performance metrics to stakeholders.
• Ensure planning processes, schedules and reporting comply with company standards and project requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning tools, methodologies and project controls practices across Nx Oceania.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a planning, scheduling, or project controls role within engineering, construction, renewable energy, infrastructure, or other project-based environments.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, with proven experience developing and maintaining project schedules, monitoring progress, forecasting outcomes, and supporting project delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Relevant certifications in Planning, Scheduling, or Project Controls are desirable.
• Experience within the renewable energy sector and/or international matrix organisations will be highly regarded.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, manage multiple priorities, and deliver accurate planning outputs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Project, Engineering, Procurement, and Site teams

YOUR BENEFITS

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

• Some offers may vary by location

At Nordex, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all genders, ethnicities, ages, religions and backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex