Project Planner & Scheduler

Morson Edge Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationally significant projects

Direct exposure to senior decision‑mak

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Morson Edge Australia is seeking an experienced Project Planner / Scheduler to support the delivery of a major solar-plus-storage development in Victoria. You will develop and manage detailed schedules, monitor critical path activities and report on progress, costs and risks to project managers and stakeholders.

The role requires at least 5 years in project planning and cost control within renewables or infrastructure, with strong skills in Primavera P6 and MS Project and a solid understanding

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project planning, scheduling and cost control across renewables, infrastructure or construction projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project and cost management systems.
• Strong understanding of Australian energy projects, with solar, BESS or power generation experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Monitor critical path activities and mitigate schedule risks and delays.
• Track project progress and update schedules based on site conditions.
• Manage cost control processes, forecasting and financial performance reporting.
• Monitor procurement costs, contract variations and project expenditure.
• Prepare progress reports, cost analysis and schedule updates for stakeholders.
• Ensure planning and cost documentation complies with company and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Cost control

Schedule optimization

Tools

Cost management systems

Job description

About the Company

Join a growing renewable energy business delivering major infrastructure projects across Australia. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of large-scale construction projects, supporting commercial and contractual outcomes across the full project lifecycle.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Project Planner / Scheduler to support the successful delivery a major solar-plus-storage development. This role will play a key part in ensuring that the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, cost control, and reporting, working closely with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Monitor critical path activities and mitigate schedule risks and delays.
• Track project progress and update schedules based on site conditions.
• Manage cost control processes, forecasting and financial performance reporting.
• Monitor procurement costs, contract variations and project expenditure.
• Prepare progress reports, cost analysis and schedule updates for stakeholders.
• Ensure planning and cost documentation complies with company and regulatory requirements.

Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in project planning, scheduling and cost control across renewables, infrastructure or construction projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project and cost management systems.
• Strong understanding of Australian energy projects, with solar, BESS or power generation experience highly regarded.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects
• High level of ownership and direct exposure to senior decision-makers
• Fast-growing business with strong long-term growth opportunities