Planner Senior

Civmec Construction & Engineering; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks paid parental leave

Reward and Recognition program

Staff benefits

Job summary

Civmec is seeking a Senior Planner in Western Australia to lead planning and coordination across major construction packages. You will report to the Lead Planner and drive scheduling excellence, with responsibilities spanning from strategy development to EV management.

The role requires 5+ years in a similar environment, proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project, and a Mechanical Engineering qualification. FIFO or DIDO rosters and a comprehensive team-oriented culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a similar environment.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project highly regarded.
• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Strong communication skills.
• FMG, Rio Tinto & BHP exposure - highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain strategies for the site to ensure optimal utilisation.
• Develop, implement and execute timely shutdown plans for the site.
• Effective record keeping of schedules - Change Management
• Liaise with management team for forecasting scheduled and shutdown works.
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives and instigate planning workshops
• Ensure a high level of maintenance is achieved by creating, scoping, planning and scheduling work correctly.
• Develop and maintain time estimates of planned works using P6 / Excel
• Upload and maintain accurate records and documentation for registered site records.
• Create and maintain planning deliverables such as: S-Curves, Histograms, PF reporting
• EV Management
• Assess and review QMR / MTOs and build Schedule mapping for ease of reporting.
• Create and manage QMR reporting to allow progress updates - and understanding Method of Measurement
• Understanding of Power Query's using excel or Power BI advantageous
• Assist in development of EOTs and Mitigation schedules as required
• Provide and review man hr reporting using Internal systems to provide actual analysis of works to management team

Skills

Strong communication skills

5 years' experience in similar env.

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

The Company

Join the Civmec Team

Civmec is entering an exciting new chapter of growth within our Construction division, and we're seeking experienced Senior Planners who want to help deliver some of Western Australia's most significant major projects.

With a substantial pipeline of Civil, SMP and E&I works, including large-scale infrastructure construction. You'll step into a role where your planning expertise directly shapes the success of complex, high‑value projects across the WA.

As a Senior Planner, you'll take ownership of planning and coordinating critical activities across multidisciplinary construction packages, ensuring seamless execution and playing a key role in delivering high-profile works.

We offer flexible FIFO or DIDO 2:1 rosters, giving you the balance to enjoy your time at home while playing a key role in delivering projects that set new benchmarks in large-scale construction..

The Role

Reporting to the Lead Planner you will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintain projects and shutdown activities.

• Develop, implement and maintain strategies for the site to ensure optimal utilisation.
• Develop, implement and execute timely shutdown plans for the site.
• Effective record keeping of schedules - Change Management
• Liaise with management team for forecasting scheduled and shutdown works.
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives and instigate planning workshops
• Ensure a high level of maintenance is achieved by creating, scoping, planning and scheduling work correctly.
• Develop and maintain time estimates of planned works using P6 / Excel
• Upload and maintain accurate records and documentation for registered site records.
• Create and maintain planning deliverable such as, but not limited to: S-Curves, Histograms, PF reporting
• EV Management
• Assess and review QMR / MTOs and build Schedule mapping for ease of reporting.
• Create and manage QMR reporting to allow progress updates - and understanding Method of Measurement
• Understanding of Power Query's using excel or Power BI advantageous
• Assist in development of EOTs and Mitigation schedules as required
• Provide and review man hr reporting using Internal systems to provide actual analysis of works to management team

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• 5 years' experience in a similar environment.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project highly regarded.
• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Proficient in use of MS Office suite.
• Strong communication skills
• FMG, Rio Tinto & BHP exposure - highly regarded

Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a "Never Assume" culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that's why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 1 week for permanent secondary caregivers. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.

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Engineering & Project Management Services 1,001-5,000 employees

Civmec is an Australian, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction company, providing high-quality, integrated services to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors.

Manufacturing

Heavy engineering

Off-site modular assembly and testing

Shipbuilding

Construction

Structural, mechanical and piping (SMP)

Electrical, instrumentation and control (EIC)

Structural concrete works

Site earthworks

Maintenance and Capital Works

SMPE&I maintenance

Civil

Rope access

Civmec is an Australian, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction company, providing high-quality, integrated services to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors.

Manufacturing

Heavy engineering

Off-site modular assembly and testing

Shipbuilding

Construction

Structural, mechanical and piping (SMP)

Electrical, instrumentation and control (EIC)

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