Senior Planner - Civil Infrastructure | Tender to Delivery

BMD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BMD Constructions invites a Senior Planner to lead and optimise project programmes for NSW infrastructure. Based at Wentworth Point, you’ll work with directors, operations, and planning managers to drive tender outcomes and execution across major civil projects.

You will apply your strong planning background on transport, water, and other utilities, coordinating stakeholders and mentoring junior planners to enhance capability while adopting new tools and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in planning/scheduling within civil construction environments.
• On-site experience with construction methodology knowledge.
• Proven ability to develop, analyse, and maintain complex construction programs.
• Strong understanding of contract management, delay analysis, and program-based claims.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and practical programming advice to tender, project, and leadership teams.
• Review tender documentation, identifying scope, contract requirements, and program impacts.
• Develop robust, optimised construction programs for tenders and live projects using multiple software platforms.
• Prepare fully resourced and costed baseline programs that support project budgeting and forecasting.
• Contribute to post-tender negotiations, client presentations, and project start-up processes.
• Monitor and update project progress, reporting against milestones, KPIs, and earned value metrics.
• Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and critical path movements, advising on mitigation strategies.
• Support the preparation of contractual claims, extensions of time, and program-based submissions.
• Mentor and guide junior planners, contributing to capability development within the team.

Skills

7+ years planning experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Civil construction planning

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

BMD Constructions invites a Senior Planner to lead and optimise project programmes for NSW infrastructure. Based at Wentworth Point, you’ll work with directors, operations, and planning managers to drive tender outcomes and execution across major civil projects.

You will apply your strong planning background on transport, water, and other utilities, coordinating stakeholders and mentoring junior planners to enhance capability while adopting new tools and industry best practices.