Senior Planner

UGL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Career mentoring and training

Job summary

UGL is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to drive the successful delivery of complex energy and infrastructure projects across NSW and SA. You will develop and maintain project schedules, monitor performance, and provide strategic planning insights to support decisions from inception to completion.

The role requires a degree in Engineering or Construction Planning, senior planning experience in construction or energy sectors, and advanced proficiency with Primavera P6, Powerproject or MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or vocational qualification in Engineering, Construction Planning or related discipline.
• Senior planning and scheduling experience in construction, infrastructure, energy, resources or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract management, delay analysis and program-based claims.
• Experience developing and managing site-based project schedules.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, Powerproject and/or Microsoft Project.
• Experience with planning tools such as QSRA, MS Office, Visio, CAD and 3D/4D software.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of standard forms of contract.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and optimise project schedules across multiple projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, procurement and project teams for planning and resource allocation.
• Monitor performance and identify schedule risks, delays and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare progress reports and schedule updates for clients and leadership teams.
• Conduct delay analysis and support contract-related program assessments and claims.
• Provide planning insights to support decision-making and efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of objectives and milestones.
• Support project controls, forecasting and reporting throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Senior planning experience

Contract management

Delay analysis

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or vocational qualification in Engineering/Construction Planning

Tools

Primavera P6

Powerproject

Microsoft Project

QSRA

MS Office

Visio

CAD

3D/4D software

Job description

Power the future with UGL. Help deliver Australia's next generation of renewable energy projects.

UGL's Energy & Industrial business unit is experiencing significant growth, driven by opportunities across Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Wind, and industrial scope projects like power generation, piping, and structural projects. Backed by our in-house engineering and design capability, together with our proven project delivery and operations & maintenance expertise, UGL is well positioned to lead the energy transition across Australia.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our team in South Australia and New South Wales. At UGL, we embrace diversity and support flexible ways of working, including part-time opportunities.

About The Role

As a Senior Planner, you will play a critical role in the successful delivery of complex energy and infrastructure projects. Working closely with project teams and key stakeholders, you will develop and manage project schedules, monitor performance, identify risks, and provide strategic planning insights that support project success from inception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and optimise project schedules, plans and timelines across multiple projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, procurement and project teams to ensure effective planning and resource allocation.
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify schedule risks, delays and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare progress reports, planning documentation and schedule updates for clients and project leadership teams.
• Conduct delay analysis and support contract-related program assessments and claims.
• Provide planning expertise and data-driven insights to support project decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project objectives and milestones remain aligned.
• Support project controls, forecasting and reporting activities throughout the project lifecycle.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree or vocational qualification in Engineering, Construction Planning or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in senior planning and scheduling roles within construction, infrastructure, energy, resources or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract management, delay analysis and program-based claims.
• Proven experience developing and managing site-based project schedules.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, Powerproject and/or Microsoft Project.
• Experience using related planning and project controls tools such as QSRA, MS Office, Visio, CAD and 3D/4D software.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of standard forms of contract.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills.

As part of UGL's recruitment process, successful applicants will be required to complete relevant pre-employment screening.

What We Offer

When you join UGL, you become part of a team of more than 8,000 people and the broader CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors. You'll gain exposure to major projects, career development opportunities and a collaborative culture that supports growth and innovation.

Benefits Include

• Exposure to large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring and training opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible working arrangements and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
• Recognition and reward programs that celebrate individual and team success.

Why UGL?

UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of engineering, construction and maintenance services across rail and transport, communications, technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence sectors. As a member of the CIMIC Group, UGL partners with some of the world's leading organisations and government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure and services.

We value the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, women, veterans, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability and members of the LGBTIQ+ community.

Primary Location

Australia-NSW-Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs

Work Type

Full-time