Senior Planner

Acciona; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is delivering a major greenfield rail program in Queensland, including the coastal rail corridor for Sunshine Coast connectivity ahead of Brisbane 2032. You will develop and maintain the integrated project schedule across design, procurement and construction interfaces, with focus on early identification of schedule risks.

Reporting to the Planning Lead, you will produce progress reports and forecasts to support decision making, and contribute to recovery planning within a multi-partner

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 for multi-discipline schedule integration.
• Proven experience planning major civil, rail or infrastructure projects.
• Experience producing schedule reporting and forecasts for project stakeholders.
• Experience working within joint venture delivery structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule in Primavera P6.
• Integrate design, procurement and construction interfaces into the program.
• Monitor progress and identify schedule risks early.
• Produce progress reports and forecasts for project stakeholders.
• Support critical path analysis and recovery planning.
• Collaborate with engineering and commercial teams on sequencing.

Skills

Primavera P6

Rail planning

Progress reporting

JV delivery experience

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Benefits

• Shape the master schedule for a major greenfield rail project from design through delivery
• Build your career on one of Queensland's largest infrastructure programs ahead of Brisbane 2032
• Access to ACCIONA's career and development pathways across major projects

Project Information:

CoastalTraX, comprising ACCIONA, Georgiou, Mott MacDonald, Aurecon and DT Infrastructure, is delivering the design and preconstruction phase of The Wave Stage 1 Greenfield works: 19 kilometres of new dual-track passenger rail between Beerwah and Caloundra, including two new stations and around seven kilometres of elevated viaduct.

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Planning Lead, you will develop and maintain the project schedule in Primavera P6, integrating design, procurement and construction interfaces across a complex, multi-partner rail program. You will monitor progress, identify schedule risk and produce clear reporting to support project decision making. This is a chance to apply your planning expertise on a project that will shape Sunshine Coast connectivity for decades, with genuine exposure to a large-scale, multi-disciplinary delivery environment.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule in Primavera P6
• Integrate design, procurement and construction interfaces into the program
• Monitor progress and identify schedule risks early
• Produce progress reports and forecasts for project stakeholders
• Support critical path analysis and recovery planning
• Collaborate with engineering and commercial teams on sequencing

Required Skills and Competencies

. What capability and experience will you need to have:

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, including multi-discipline schedule integration
• Proven experience planning major civil, rail or infrastructure projects
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering highly desirable
• Experience producing schedule reporting and forecasts for project stakeholders
• Experience working within joint venture delivery structures

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.