Strategic Construction Planner for Large-Scale Infra AUKUS

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Six months’ paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Volunteering leave

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke in Australia seeks a Construction Planner to join our AUKUS team and help deliver one of the nation’s largest defence infrastructure programs. You will plan, coordinate resources, and drive project controls for large-scale construction projects, ensuring schedules align with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

You’ll apply knowledge of construction techniques, use project documents management systems, and lead or support a small team to achieve high performance.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Project Planning on large-scale construction projects.
• Existing knowledge of construction techniques, methodologies, and processes.
• Strong leadership skills with prior exposure managing a team would be highly beneficial.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Standards (e.g. ISO 9001:2015), Industry Codes and Procedures.
• Previous experience with Project Document Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate project resources, supporting workforce capability development and high-performance outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with organisational planning processes, industry standards, and project control best practices.
• Administer and manage contract-related time obligations
• Provide strategic planning expertise and innovative solutions to support project success.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote high standards of performance, quality and professionalism across project teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project partners.
• Be a part of a collaborative, flexible and high-performing team culture that encourages accountability, innovation and continuous development.
• Support a positive and rewarding work environment that recognises achievements and celebrates success.

Skills

Project planning

Construction tech

Leadership

Australian Standards

Document management

Education

Business or Engineering degree

Tools

Project Document Management Systems

Job description

Laing O’Rourke in Australia seeks a Construction Planner to join our AUKUS team and help deliver one of the nation’s largest defence infrastructure programs. You will plan, coordinate resources, and drive project controls for large-scale construction projects, ensuring schedules align with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

You’ll apply knowledge of construction techniques, use project documents management systems, and lead or support a small team to achieve high performance.