Planning Manager

Acciona Australia; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a highly capable Planning Manager to drive integrated planning for the Northland Corridor: Warkworth to Te Hana - Ara Tūhono project in New Zealand. You will partner with senior stakeholders to align corporate objectives with on-site delivery.

With 10+ years in planning or project management within construction/engineering, proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, and strong leadership, you will develop schedules, risk tools, and governance to support ACCIONA’s growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications within Engineering or similar.
• 10 years' planning and/or project management experience in a construction/engineering environment.
• Proficient experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project and P3/database programming.
• Well-developed communication and prioritizing skills and demonstrated relevant leadership skills.
• Ability to persuade, convince or impress others to gain commitment and cooperation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the implementation of relevant programme systems to monitor project progress.
• Actively identify risk and opportunity for the project within control and wider project.
• Develop staging plans and planning outputs ensuring a usable schedule.
• Ensure all assigned personnel coordinate activities with other project participants and meet contract requirements.
• Develop and implement progress monitoring tools, reports, and dashboards.
• Understand interfaces and incorporate them into an overall program.
• Review and communicate staging plans and time scaled logic diagrams referencing baseline.
• Manage development and approval of all project programs and plans per commercial requirements.

Skills

Planning experience

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Engineering or related tertiary qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

P3/database programming

Job description

Job Description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure, and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

Join ACCIONA and be part of a team delivering one of New Zealand's most significant transport infrastructure projects. The Northland Corridor Warkworth to Te Hana - Ara Tūhono project will enhance connectivity, improve safety and support regional growth, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.

We are seeking a highly capable and strategic Planning Manager. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and driving integrated planning across the project, ensuring alignment between corporate objectives and operational delivery. You will partner with senior stakeholders to provide forward-looking insights, strengthen governance frameworks, and enhance planning practices that support ACCIONA’s continued growth and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the implementation of relevant programme systems to monitor project progress
• Actively and constantly identifies risk and opportunity for the project in relation to area of control and the wider project
• Develop staging plans and planning outputs ensuring a useful and usable schedule.
• Ensuring that all assigned personnel are coordinating their activities with other project participants and that the requirements of the contract are satisfied
• Developed and implement progress monitoring tools, reports, and dashboards
• Understand and encompass internal and external interfaces ensuring they are incorporated into an overall program
• Review and communicate staging plans and time scaled logic diagrams to ensure proper reference to the baseline
• Manage the development and approval of all project programs and plans and other requirements in accordance with commercial requirements

Required Skills and Competencies

• Relevant tertiary qualifications within Engineering or similar
• 10 years' planning and/or project management experience in a construction/engineering environment
• Proficient experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project and P3/database programming
• Well-developed communication and prioritizing skills and demonstrated relevant leadership skills
• Ability to persuade, convince or impress others in order to gain their commitment and co-operation to a course of action

Why Join Us

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our goal is to build a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and drives innovation through varied perspectives. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply and look forward to creating a supportive workplace together.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

Applicants must be a New Zealand Resident/Citizen or hold appropriate work rights to work in New Zealand.