Project Planner

HEB Construction; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HEB Construction, part of VINCI Construction, delivers complex civil infrastructure projects across New Zealand, from roads and bridges to water and major transport schemes. In Auckland, the National Projects team seeks a Project Planner to support planning, programming and successful delivery of major civil projects.

You will develop, maintain and optimise detailed programmes, work with engineering, commercial and operations teams, perform critical path analysis, monitor progress and provide

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction sequencing and project controls.
• Proficient with planning software (CCS Candy, Primavera P6).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communicator to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in tender and delivery environments.
• Relevant Civil Engineering or Construction Management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated construction programmes from first principles.
• Create detailed schedules covering design, procurement, consenting and construction activities.
• Perform critical path analysis to identify opportunities to improve delivery.
• Monitor project progress and update programmes throughout delivery.
• Produce cashflow forecasts, resource histograms and project performance reports.
• Support tender submissions with robust and competitive construction programmes.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, clients and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Critical path analysis

Risk management

Cashflow forecasting

Project controls

Stakeholder communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

CCS Candy

Primavera P6

Job description

At HEB Construction, part of VINCI Construction, we deliver complex civil infrastructure projects that help shape the communities we live and work in. From roads and bridges to water, marine and major transport projects, our teams tackle some of New Zealand's most challenging construction projects.

We're seeking an experienced Project Planner to join our National Projects team in Auckland, supporting the planning, programming and successful delivery of major civil infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably through industry-leading planning and controls practices.

The Opportunity

As a Project Planner, you'll be responsible for developing, maintaining and optimising detailed project programmes that support both tendering and project delivery. Working closely with operational, engineering and commercial teams, you'll help identify opportunities, manage risks and provide the critical project insights that drive successful outcomes.

• Developing integrated construction programmes from first principles
• Creating detailed schedules covering design, procurement, consenting and construction activities
• Performing critical path analysis and identifying opportunities to improve project delivery
• Monitoring project progress and updating programmes throughout delivery
• Working with project teams to identify and mitigate programme risks
• Producing cashflow forecasts, resource histograms and project performance reports
• Supporting tender submissions with robust and competitive construction programmes
• Collaborating with engineers, project managers, clients and stakeholders to achieve project objectives

About You

You'll be an experienced planner with a strong understanding of civil construction methodologies, sequencing and project controls.

You'll also bring:

• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, staging and project delivery methodologies
• Proven experience using planning and scheduling software such as CCS Candy, Primavera P6 or similar
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to communicate technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders
• Experience working across tender and delivery environments
• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent industry experience

Why Join HEB?

At HEB, our values guide how we work:We are Open. We are Real. We work Together. We Care. We Deliver.

You'll join a supportive and high-performing team delivering projects that have a real impact on communities across New Zealand. Backed by the global strength of VINCI Construction, you'll have access to exciting career opportunities, professional development and industry-leading expertise.