Senior Planner

Clough Projects Pty Ltd; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to a range of projects

Mental health programs

Employee assistance program

Health insurance offers

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Clough is seeking a Senior Planner to join the Project Controls team on the CERES urea project in Western Australia. This site-based role follows a 19:9 FIFO rotation, reporting to site leadership and coordinating detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6.

You will monitor progress, identify critical paths, and provide weekly updates, while collaborating with disciplines on-site to forecast works and manage risks in a large EPC project.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Planner, ideally on EPC/construction projects.
• Proficient in planning software such as Primavera P6.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, critical path analysis, and earned value management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced site environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work a 19:9 rotation to site (FIFO).

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and scheduling function on-site, ensuring detailed and accurate project schedules are developed and maintained.
• Create and manage the master programme using industry-standard planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6).
• Work collaboratively with all disciplines on-site to gather input, validate progress, and forecast future works.
• Identify critical paths, constraints, and risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline programme, analyzing deviations and reporting impacts.
• Provide weekly and monthly updates, including look-ahead programmes, progress reports, and dashboard summaries.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to integrate their schedules into the overall programme.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

FIFO 19:9 rotation

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Deliver a sustainable future with WA’s landmark urea project!

Clough, as part of a Joint Venture with Saipem, is delivering Project ‘CERES’ urea plant, a landmark project for Western Australia. The plant will be the largest in Australia and one of the largest in the world, installing the most sustainable production processes. The project is expected to generate 2,000 jobs during the construction phase, whilst delivering sustained benefits to the local community through career, training and business opportunities.

We are currently searching for a site-based Senior Planner on a 19:9 rotation to join the Project Controls team. Reporting to the site leadership team, you will be responsible for supporting Project Controls/Planning whilst playing a critical role in the development, coordination & monitoring of detailed construction schedules & programmes.

Who we are

Clough is a pioneering project delivery company that harnesses innovative engineering and construction solutions to improve peoples’ lives today and tomorrow.

Clough delivers high performing assets for the energy, resources and infrastructure industries, underpinned by a dedication to innovation, sustainability and getting the job done safely and efficiently.

With a workforce of over 3,000 people across Australia and Asia Pacific, Clough’s people are committed to delivering exceptional projects for its industries and communities, as a partner for a sustainable future.

Together with our parent company, Webuild, we are delivering some of Australia’s largest projects.

Who you are

Courageous. Motivated. Curious. Passionate. Creative. These are just a few words that describe you.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and scheduling function on-site, ensuring detailed and accurate project schedules are developed and maintained.
• Create and manage the master programme using industry-standard planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6).
• Work collaboratively with all disciplines on-site to gather input, validate progress, and forecast future works.
• Identify critical paths, constraints, and risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline programme, analyzing deviations and reporting impacts.
• Provide weekly and monthly updates, including look-ahead programmes, progress reports, and dashboard summaries.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to integrate their schedules into the overall programme.

Our benefits

We have created an environment that brings out the best in our people. Clough’s people enjoy industry leading benefits such as:

• Exposure to a range of projects and industries across our operations.
• Mental health and wellbeing programs.
• Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
• Special offers on health insurance, salary packaging, banking, travel, groceries and more.
• A supportive team culture and environment.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Planner, ideally on EPC/construction projects.
• Proficient in planning software such as Primavera P6.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, critical path analysis, and earned value management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced site environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work a 19:9 rotation to site (FIFO).

We’re building a diverse workforce

At Clough, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We are a certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA, a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a signatory of the Veterans’ Employment Commitment, a partner of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to providing meaningful training and employment opportunities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.