Site-Based Infrastructure Project Planner (P6/MS Project)

Red Appointments; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RED Appointments is seeking an experienced Project Planner for a major infrastructure project in Melbourne. The role involves developing and controlling project schedules, analysing performance, forecasting resources and providing planning expertise from planning through to completion.

The role is predominantly site-based with occasional attendance at the Melbourne office. You will collaborate with engineering, construction and project management teams to ensure accurate programme delivery and

Qualifications

• Degree, Diploma or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Planning or related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Project Planner on Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 infrastructure, civil, transport or major construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex project schedules from commencement through to completion.
• Advanced Primavera P6 skills.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Project and MS Excel.
• Strong understanding of CPM (Critical Path Methodology).
• Experience with resource planning, forecasting and project reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across project, engineering and construction teams in both site and office environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Build programmes from first principles, including WBS, logic links and milestones.
• Monitor critical path activities and identify schedule risks.
• Develop recovery programmes and assess schedule impacts.
• Produce progress reports, dashboards, S-curves and look-ahead programmes.
• Develop resource-loaded schedules and forecast workforce requirements.
• Facilitate planning workshops and programme review meetings.
• Provide schedule analysis and recommendations to support project delivery.
• Engage with Project Managers, Engineers, Construction Teams and subcontractors to ensure programme accuracy and project alignment.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Excel

Critical Path Methodology

Resource planning

Forecasting

Project reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Site and office collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering/Construction Management/PM

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

RED Appointments is seeking an experienced Project Planner for a major infrastructure project in Melbourne. The role involves developing and controlling project schedules, analysing performance, forecasting resources and providing planning expertise from planning through to completion.

The role is predominantly site-based with occasional attendance at the Melbourne office. You will collaborate with engineering, construction and project management teams to ensure accurate programme delivery and