Senior Project Controls Planner

Altrad Services APAC; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad is seeking a Senior Project Controls Planner based in Brisbane to turn complexity into clarity. You will own schedules, forecasts, and insights that drive project success on a major construction program.

Join a dynamic team of project managers and construction leaders, delivering integrated Primavera P6 schedules, KPI reporting, and data-driven decision making. Your work will influence productivity, resource planning, and project outcomes on-site and off-site.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in planning or project controls within construction, infrastructure, or major projects.
• Advanced Primavera P6 capability, including schedule development, logic analysis, and baseline management.
• Experience across earthworks, drainage, pipework, civil, electrical, or SMP works.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimise integrated Primavera P6 schedules.
• Drive planning, progress measurement, and forecasting across the project.
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and opportunities early.
• Produce performance reports, dashboards, and manpower histograms.
• Coordinate subcontractor schedules with overall project objectives.
• Support commercial reporting, forecasting, claims, and project controls.
• Deliver KPI reporting and Power BI dashboards for leadership.
• Improve work packaging and look-ahead planning.

Skills

Primavera P6

Scheduling & planning

Project controls

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Power BI

Job description

At Altrad, your growth fuels our success.

We are a trusted provider of specialist construction, maintenance, and integrated industrial solutions across Australia, partnering with major clients in energy, resources, utilities, and defence.

We go beyond building and maintaining assets, we create Impact that Matters. Every day, our people contribute to safer workplaces, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future.

As part of the global Altrad Group, with over 65,000 people across 50+ countries, you’ll join a network that’s connected by purpose, driven by innovation, and united by our shared values of Solidarity, Respect, Humility, Conviviality, and Courage.

About the opportunity

We're looking for a Senior Project Controls Planner who can turn complexity into clarity, providing the schedules, forecasts, and insights that drive project success.

Join a major construction project and take ownership of the planning function that drives successful delivery.

Based in our Brisbane office, you'll work alongside Project Managers, construction leaders, and key stakeholders to provide the schedule certainty, performance insights, and forward visibility needed to keep a complex project on track.

This isn't just a scheduling role. You'll be at the heart of project delivery—building integrated schedules, analysing performance, identifying risks before they become issues, and helping teams make confident, data-driven decisions. Your work will directly influence productivity, resource optimisation, project forecasting, and project outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Build, maintain, and optimise integrated Primavera P6 schedules
• Drive planning, progress measurement, and forecasting activities across the project
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and opportunities before they impact delivery
• Produce performance reports, dashboards, manpower histograms, and project insights
• Partner with construction teams to ensure plans reflect real-world site execution
• Coordinate subcontractor schedules and align them with overall project objectives
• Support commercial reporting, forecasting, claims, and project controls activities
• Deliver meaningful KPI reporting and Power BI dashboards for project leadership
• Improve work packaging, look-ahead planning, and delivery efficiency
• Provide the visibility and controls needed to achieve successful project outcomes

About you

You're a proactive Project Controls Planner who thrives in fast-paced construction environments. You combine strong technical planning skills with commercial awareness and the confidence to challenge assumptions, influence stakeholders, and drive results.

You bring:

• 8+ years' experience in planning or project controls within construction, infrastructure, or major projects
• Advanced Primavera P6 capability, including schedule development, logic analysis, and baseline management
• Experience across construction scopes such as earthworks, drainage, pipework, civil, electrical, or SMP works
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies, and resource planning
• Proven ability to work closely with project and site teams to develop realistic, deliverable schedules
• Experience managing subcontractor programs and integrating multiple work fronts
• Strong reporting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Exposure to forecasting, cashflow management, and commercial project controls
• Power BI experience (highly regarded)
• The ability to communicate clearly, challenge constructively, and influence decisions at all levels

At Altrad, Your Growth, Your Contribution, Our Commitment is more than a promise, it’s the way we work.

We’re proud to invest in your career, wellbeing, and future through meaningful benefits that support every stage of life:

• Grow@Altrad: Structured career and leadership pathways designed to help you learn, lead, and succeed.
• Exclusive Benefits App: Access discounts on gyms, travel, wellbeing, and lifestyle partners to make life outside of work more rewarding.
• Financial Flexibility: Enjoy novated leasing options and corporate health insurance discounts that give you more choice and control.
• Balance That Works: Inclusive and flexible work arrangements that recognise the importance of family, community, and life beyond work.
• Real Support When It Matters: Paid Domestic and Family Violence Leave, ensuring our people have the time, safety, and care they need during life’s most difficult moments.
• Recognition That Inspires: Reward and recognition programs celebrating the people who make a difference every day.
• Wellbeing Gateway App: 24/7 access to meditation tools, self-guided learning, mental health and financial coaching, and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

At Altrad, we don’t just offer benefits, we create an environment where you can thrive, feel supported, and make an impact that truly matters.

Make your impact

Every role at Altrad contributes to something bigger. Join us to make a difference - supporting safer workplaces, advancing innovation, and shaping sustainable operations for our clients and communities.

Our people reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. At Altrad, inclusion goes beyond representation, it’s about creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported to contribute their best.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people of all genders, abilities, ages, cultures, and identities, as well as those with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Please note: Only applicants with full work rights in Australia will be considered.