Senior Consultant

TalenToucan; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TalenToucan is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our project planning and controls team in Australia. You will develop and maintain detailed programs using Primavera P6, support time/cost-loaded schedules, and contribute to earned value management and delay analysis.

You will collaborate with senior consultants and clients, bring strong CPM scheduling knowledge, and ensure timely delivery across major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree required in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in planning, scheduling, project controls, engineering or construction in Australia.
• Strong Primavera P6 experience is essential.
• Experience using MS Project and/or ASTA.
• Understanding of CPM scheduling and delay analysis principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and stakeholder management skills.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Prepare resource and cost-loaded schedules for tenders and live projects.
• Support project controls, reporting and earned value management.
• Assist with delay analysis and extension of time assessments.
• Monitor project performance relating to time, cost, resources and quality.
• Identify project risks and provide planning insights to stakeholders.
• Support planning audits, reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients and senior consultants.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Project controls

Delay analysis

Education

Degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture or related

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

ASTA

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Consultant to join a specialist project planning and controls consultancy supporting major infrastructure, construction and engineering projects across Australia. This role offers exposure to project planning, scheduling, project controls, delay analysis and earned value management while working alongside experienced industry professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Primavera P6
• Prepare resource and cost-loaded schedules for tenders and live projects
• Support project controls, reporting and earned value management
• Assist with delay analysis and extension of time assessments
• Monitor project performance relating to time, cost, resources and quality
• Identify project risks and provide planning insights to stakeholders
• Support planning audits, reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with project teams, clients and senior consultants

About You

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years experience in Australia within planning, scheduling, project controls, engineering or construction
• Strong Primavera P6 experience (essential)
• Experience using MS Project and/or ASTA
• Understanding of CPM scheduling and delay analysis principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and stakeholder management skills
• Current Driver's Licence

What's on Offer

• Exposure to major infrastructure and construction projects
• Mentoring from experienced planning professionals
• Diverse project portfolio
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture