Senior Construction Planner

Approach Consulting; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brisbane CBD location

Flexible working arrangements

Direct access to senior leadership

Strong project pipeline

Job summary

Approach Consulting is seeking a Senior Construction Planner to support a growing portfolio of complex Brisbane-based projects valued from $25M-$200M. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, programme management and project controls for a dynamic client-side consultancy.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in planning and strong proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project, plus excellent communication and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in planning, scheduling or project controls.
• Background within construction, development, infrastructure or client-side consultancy.
• Strong proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or similar

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master project programmes
• Prepare baseline schedules and detailed delivery plans
• Monitor project performance, milestones and critical paths
• Conduct delay and risk analysis
• Produce programme reports for executive stakeholders and project teams
• Support project managers and clients with strategic planning advice
• Facilitate programme workshops and planning sessions
• Drive best-practice project controls methodologies across project portfolios

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Schedule planning

Stakeholder mgmt

Reporting

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Brisbane | Major Development & Construction Projects | Immediate Opportunity

The Southeast Queensland market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with a significant influx of major infrastructure, commercial, health, education and mixed-use developments entering planning and delivery phases. As a result, an established client-side project management and advisory consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Construction Planner to support a growing portfolio of complex projects valued from $25M-$200M. Working alongside industry-leading project managers, development managers and delivery teams, you’ll play a critical role in project planning, scheduling, programme management and strategic project controls across high-profile developments throughout the region.

What's on Offer

• Exposure to some of Queensland’s most significant development and construction projects


• Diverse project sectors including commercial, health, education, civic, infrastructure and urban development


• Collaborative consultancy environment with direct access to senior leadership


• Strong project pipeline and long-term career progression opportunities


• Brisbane CBD location with flexible working arrangements


• Opportunity to influence projects from planning through to delivery

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master project programmes


• Prepare baseline schedules and detailed delivery plans


• Monitor project performance, milestones and critical paths


• Conduct delay and risk analysis


• Produce programme reports for executive stakeholders and project teams


• Support project managers and clients with strategic planning advice


• Facilitate programme workshops and planning sessions


• Drive best-practice project controls methodologies across project portfolios

About You

• 5+ years' experience in planning, scheduling or project controls


• Background within construction, development, infrastructure or client-side consultancy


• Strong proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project


• Ability to manage multiple stakeholder groups


• Excellent communication and reporting skills


• Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or similar

Why This Role?

Few opportunities offer the chance to join a consultancy at a time when Queensland’s construction market is entering another major growth cycle. With a substantial pipeline of landmark projects and increasing demand from both public and private sector clients, this is an ideal move for a planner looking to elevate their career and work on projects that genuinely shape the region.