Senior Planner / Scheduler

Lewis Woolcott Pty; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Bonus potential

Job summary

Lewis Woolcott Pty is seeking a Senior Planner to manage planning and programming for a client project in Australia. The role supports on-site and remote work with a hybrid arrangement across major infrastructure sectors.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in planning/master scheduling, strong Primavera and reporting skills, and a proven track record on large projects in construction, oil & gas, or energy. Brisbane or Sydney base options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, math or science is required or preferred.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in planning, master scheduling or project controls on large projects.
• Experience with Primavera and strong reporting/dashboards/applications for performance measurement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery and update of quality schedules for bid, project execution and services activities.
• Ensure contractual obligations are identified and understood.
• Ensure project controls and reporting requirements are understood and followed.
• Liaise with on-site construction personnel to reflect real progress in activity data.
• Prepare staging documentation for meetings and reviews.
• Assist with monthly program reviews and consolidate project program reports.

Skills

Primavera

MRP

Dashboards & KPIs

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/Math/Science

Tools

Primavera (Scheduling)

Engineering PLM

Job description

Lewis Woolcott is an Australian project advisory consultancy specialising in the commercial and performance disciplines that underpin successful major projects. We work alongside government organisations, contractors, asset owners and project delivery teams across infrastructure, energy, resources and utilities. Our people combine hands-on project experience with specialist expertise across commercial management, project controls, PMO, planning, risk, procurement and dispute resolution.

As a result of ongoing growth supporting major infrastructure projects, we are looking for a Senior Planner to manage the effective and timely coordination and implementation of the planning and programming functions of a client project, assisting in achieving agreed objectives and providing up-to-date reporting of program status. This role can be Brisbane or Sydney based.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure delivery and update of quality schedules for bid, project execution and services activities
• Ensure contractual (project) obligations are identified and understood
• Ensure project controls and reporting requirements are understood and followed
• Liaise with construction personnel on site to ensure activity data reflects real progress
• Prepare staging documentation for meetings and reviews
• Assist with monthly program reviews and consolidate/compile project program reports
• Regularly update the master program, ensuring delivery in optimal time
• Generate project schedules and associated resource forecasts

Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree (Engineering/Math/Science preferred).
• Skills: Planning tools (Primavera preferred), MRP and engineering product life management; performance measurement & reporting (dashboards & KPM); interpersonal communication; ability to provide direct feedback.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years' experience in a relevant function (project management, planning, master scheduling) and relevant industry (large project, construction, oil & gas).

What's on offer:

• Exposure to major projects covering mining, energy, infrastructure and utilities.
• Hybrid working models - 3 days on site (client's office) and 2 days remote.
• Ongoing variety of project types (water, rail, energy, data centres etc.)
• Flexible employment arrangements (independent consultants or FTE).
• Annual bonus structure and competitive salary/rates.
• Down-to-earth, approachable and supportive leadership team.