Senior Planner

Gamuda Group; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamuda Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Planner - Renewables to join our Pre-Contracts & Tenders team. You will lead the development of first-principles master schedules, 4D construction sequencing, and QSRA for major utility-scale bids ($100M–$500M+).

This role spans solar PV, BESS architecture, wind farm balance of plant (BOP), and HV grid connection hold points under EPC and D&C delivery models.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as Senior Planner/Lead for Tier 1/2 contractor or EPC.
• Experience delivering Primavera P6 master schedules for $100M+ projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project and QSRA tools.
• Knowledge of renewables construction sequencing (solar, BESS, WTG, HV).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Primavera P6 master schedules for utility-scale renewables.
• Lead sequencing, time-location diagrams, logistics, and milestones for bids.
• Perform QSRA, critical path, and sensitivity analyses for bid reviews.
• Integrate long-lead equipment and grid connection hold points into schedules.
• Establish baselines, EVM, and progress tracking for handover.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Scheduling optimization

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Primavera Risk Analysis

Deltek Acumen

Job description

Gamuda Engineering is a global leader delivering major Transport, Civil, and Energy Infrastructure projects across Australia. As an integrated energy partner, Gamuda funds, develops, builds, and operates utility-scale clean energy assets - including solar, wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). With corporate offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, we are rapidly expanding our national clean energy division.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner - Renewables to join our Pre-Contracts & Tenders team. Working closely with our Planning Manager and Renewables Lead, you will lead the development of first-principles master schedules, 4D construction sequencing, and Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA) for major utility-scale renewable energy bids ($100M-$500M+).

This role spans solar PV, BESS architecture, wind farm balance of plant (BOP), and HV grid connection hold points under EPC and D&C delivery models.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed, resource-loaded Primavera P6 master schedules for utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, and HV substation projects from FEED through to commissioning.
• Lead construction sequencing, time-location diagrams, logistics planning, and milestone definition for major EOI and tender submissions.
• Perform Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA), critical path analysis, and sensitivity modeling to support executive bid reviews and contingency sizing.
• Integrate long-lead equipment procurement (PV modules, inverters, BESS enclosures, WTGs, transformers) and AEMO grid commissioning hold points into master schedules.
• Establish progress baselines, S-curves, productivity tracking benchmarks, and Earned Value Management (EVM) frameworks for project execution handover.

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience as a Senior Planner/Lead within a Tier 1/2 contractor or EPC, delivering Primavera P6 master schedules for major renewable energy or infrastructure projects ($100M+).
• Advanced hands-on proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Schedule Risk Analysis tools (e.g., Primavera Risk Analysis, Safran, or Deltek Acumen).
• Deep technical understanding of renewable energy construction sequencing (solar PV piling/trackers, BESS installation, WTG erection, HV substations, and AEMO grid connection hold points).

What We Offer

• Key pre-contracts planning leadership role shaping master schedules and win strategies on major national clean energy tenders.
• Corporate office locations in Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane with flexible working support.
• Collaborative, high-performing environment backed by an international Tier 1 group with clear career development pathways.

Gamuda Australia encourages and supports a diverse workforce, including candidates from overseas and current Visa holders.