Undergraduate / Graduate Planner

BESIX Watpac; Australia; Remote; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Days

Awards & Recognition

Wellbeing program

Perkbox access

Social events

Job summary

BESIX Watpac is seeking an Undergraduate / Graduate Planner to assist in planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing construction programs for tender and field projects. This role is part of the BESIX Watpac Graduate and Early Career Development Program, a two-year on-the-job development track to grow technical knowledge and leadership skills across project delivery.

Responsibilities include transitioning tender schedules to delivery programs, maintaining project programs, tracking

Qualifications

• Currently studying or recently completed a university-level degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability and willingness to learn new software packages as required.
• Proven high level of professionalism and work ethic.
• Proven track record and ongoing focus on timeliness, accuracy and punctuality.
• Attendance of lectures during work hours not to exceed 1 full-day, or 2 half-days per week (Undergraduate).

Responsibilities

• Support the transition of tender schedules into project delivery programs for awarded projects.
• Maintain and update project programs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Monitor project progress and assist with the preparation of program status reports.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather information for program development, tracking and reporting.
• Develop expertise in project planning methodologies, programming software and project controls systems.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Willing to learn

Professionalism

Timeliness

Education

University degree in Construction Management or Engineering or related

Tools

Planning software

Job description

With over a century of heritage in Australia, BESIX Watpac is a builder deeply ingrained in the local construction landscape. We're building what matters, with an exciting portfolio of projects across all sectors - from stadiums and venues to complex industrial facilities, hospitals and secure infrastructure, including defence. Our footprint spans Australia and New Zealand, where we continue to deliver projects that leave a lasting legacy in the communities they serve. Our people are the beating heart of what we do, and the passion they bring each day drives our success, to build the best together.

Job Description

BESIX Watpac is seeking an Undergraduate / Graduate Planner to provide assistance in the planning, organisation, coordination and implementation of construction programs for tender and field projects, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate, high-quality programming outputs.

You will take part of our BESIX Watpac Graduate and Early Career Development Program. This program aims to develop and grow our future leaders. This two-year program builds technical knowledge within the context of an on-the-job environment and provides opportunities to develop professional business and leadership skills. BESIX Watpac Graduates & Cadets gain exposure to various areas of project delivery, and come together for learning workshops, networking, and social events.

This role will be responsible for:

• Support the transition of tender schedules into project delivery programs for awarded projects.
• Maintain and update project programs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Monitor project progress and assist with the preparation of program status reports.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather information for program development, tracking and reporting.
• Develop expertise in project planning methodologies, programming software and project controls systems.

Qualifications

The incumbent in this role will require:

• Currently studying or recently completed a university-level degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability and willingness to learn new software packages as required.
• Proven high level of professionalism and work ethic.
• Proven track record and ongoing focus on timeliness, accuracy and punctuality.
• Attendance of lectures during work hours not to exceed 1 full-day, or 2 half-days per week (Undergraduate).

Additional Information

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

• Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
• Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
• Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Instant access to Perkbox, giving you a wide variety of perks and benefits, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health.
• Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best. If you're excited about this role but don't tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.

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