Project Planner

Red Appointments; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RED Appointments is seeking an experienced Project Planner for a major infrastructure project in Melbourne. The role involves developing and controlling project schedules, analysing performance, forecasting resources and providing planning expertise from planning through to completion.

The role is predominantly site-based with occasional attendance at the Melbourne office. You will collaborate with engineering, construction and project management teams to ensure accurate programme delivery and

Qualifications

• Degree, Diploma or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Planning or related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Project Planner on Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 infrastructure, civil, transport or major construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex project schedules from commencement through to completion.
• Advanced Primavera P6 skills.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Project and MS Excel.
• Strong understanding of CPM (Critical Path Methodology).
• Experience with resource planning, forecasting and project reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across project, engineering and construction teams in both site and office environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Build programmes from first principles, including WBS, logic links and milestones.
• Monitor critical path activities and identify schedule risks.
• Develop recovery programmes and assess schedule impacts.
• Produce progress reports, dashboards, S-curves and look-ahead programmes.
• Develop resource-loaded schedules and forecast workforce requirements.
• Facilitate planning workshops and programme review meetings.
• Provide schedule analysis and recommendations to support project delivery.
• Engage with Project Managers, Engineers, Construction Teams and subcontractors to ensure programme accuracy and project alignment.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Excel

Critical Path Methodology

Resource planning

Forecasting

Project reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Site and office collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering/Construction Management/PM

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Planner

Full-Time Permanent Opportunity through Red Appointments

Are you an experienced Project Planner with a background delivering complex Tier 1 or Tier 2 projects?

Red Appointments is seeking a skilled planning professional to join a major project team, where you will be responsible for developing and controlling programme schedules, analysing project performance, forecasting resources and providing critical planning expertise that supports successful project delivery.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a significant infrastructure project, collaborating with key stakeholders across engineering, construction and project management functions while influencing project outcomes from planning through to completion.

The position is predominantly site-based, working closely with project delivery teams, with occasional attendance at the company's Melbourne office as required. (Both located in north-eastern suburbs).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Build programmes from first principles, including WBS, logic links and milestones
• Monitor critical path activities and identify schedule risks
• Develop recovery programmes and assess schedule impacts
• Produce progress reports, dashboards, S-curves and look-ahead programmes
• Develop resource-loaded schedules and forecast workforce requirements
• Facilitate planning workshops and programme review meetings
• Provide schedule analysis and recommendations to support project delivery
• Engage with Project Managers, Engineers, Construction Teams and subcontractors to ensure programme accuracy and project alignment

About You

• Degree, Diploma or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Planning or a related discipline
• Proven experience as a Project Planner on Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 infrastructure, civil, transport or major construction projects
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex project schedules from commencement through to completion
• Advanced Primavera P6 skills
• Strong experience with Microsoft Project and MS Excel
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Methodology (CPM)
• Experience with resource planning, forecasting and project reporting
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across project, engineering and construction teams in both site and office environments

Desirable

• Primavera P6 Professional Certification
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Delay analysis and Extension of Time (EOT) experience
• Exposure to tender planning and project controls reporting systems
• Experience on major infrastructure, transport, utilities or energy projects

What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time position
• Opportunity to contribute to a landmark infrastructure project
• Predominantly site-based role with direct involvement in project delivery
• Collaborative and high-performing project environment
• Opportunity to influence key project outcomes and delivery performance

About RED Appointments - Your Recruitment Team

RED Appointments have been helping good people get into solid work since 2009. We work with industry-leading organisations across Construction & Manufacturing, Resources & Mining, Defence, and Civil Infrastructure, supplying skilled workers and apprentices, while also providing access to national and international talent across a wide range of trade, professional, skilled, and unskilled positions.

As a Group Training Organisation (GTO), we proudly support individuals at the start of their careers by offering apprenticeships and traineeships, partnering with host employers to provide structured training, mentoring and real on-the-job experience.

Backed by the BREXA Group, RED Appointments offer competitive pay rates, well-managed sites, strong local support, and access to ongoing work opportunities nationwide.

Whether you are building a trade career, growing your experience or on the lookout for your next opportunity, we have got your back and are here to support you every step of the way.