Senior Project Planner (Energy & Infrastructure)

BR2059 GE Energy Power Conversion UK Ltd. - Australia Branch; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova Power Conversion and Storage is seeking an experienced Planner to drive schedule integrity on large-scale energy infrastructure programs. You will be the primary technical lead bridging complex scheduling data with strategic project delivery across multiple sites.

This role requires 8+ years in EPC or energy planning, advanced Primavera P6 skills, CPM, and strong stakeholder communication. You will mentor others and contribute to high-value tenders while supporting commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of planning/scheduling experience in EPC, energy, or infrastructure environments.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 with strong scheduling and baseline management.
• Advanced Excel skills and data visualization abilities.
• Knowledge of CPM and risk management.
• Familiarity with contract forms and delay analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Planning, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own the Master Schedule with baseline development, version control, and CPM analysis.
• Conduct schedule health checks, EV reporting, and variance analysis.
• Lead client meetings and workshops aligning engineering, procurement, and site teams.
• Provide schedule-based evidence for delay analysis and EOT claims.
• Mentor and set scheduling standards across the portfolio.

Skills

Planning/scheduling

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Data visualization

CPM

Risk management

Communication

Contractual awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description Summary

About GE Vernova Power Conversion and Storage. We design and deliver advanced motor, drive, and control technologies that help our customers drive the energy transition. From electrification solutions for the marine and energy sectors to enabling more efficient industrial processes, we provide the essential systems that power a more sustainable, electrified future. Join a team where your technical expertise directly enables global infrastructure projects that matter.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Planner to drive the schedule integrity of our large-scale energy infrastructure programs. You will be the primary technical lead, bridging the gap between complex scheduling data and strategic project delivery. This is a high-visibility role for a professional looking to exert influence across engineering, commercial, and construction teams, with a clear path toward future leadership.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Own the Master Schedule: Lead baseline development, version control, and critical path analysis for multi-site programs.
• Drive Performance: Use P6 to perform schedule health checks, EV reporting, and variance analysis to keep projects on track.
• Influence & Collaborate: Act as the primary scheduling voice in client meetings and lead workshops to align engineering, procurement, and site teams.
• Support Commercial Success: Provide schedule-based evidence for delay analysis and EOT claims, and contribute strategic planning input to high-value tenders.
• Mentor: Set scheduling standards and support the growth of team members as the portfolio scales.

What You’ll Bring Expertise

• 8+ years of planning/scheduling experience in EPC, energy, or infrastructure environments.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6; strong capability in MS Excel and data visualization.
• Analytical Rigor: Deep understanding of schedule quality frameworks, critical path method (CPM), and risk management.
• Contractual Awareness: Familiarity with standard forms of contract and program-based delay analysis.
• Communication: A talent for translating complex schedule data into clear, actionable narratives for leadership and clients.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Planning, or a related field.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Work on critical infrastructure projects that support the energy transition.
• Collaboration: Operate within a result-focused, multi-disciplinary global team.
• Contribute to innovative, high‑impact solutions in power and energy systems.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No. Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com