Project Planner

HEB Construction; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HEB Construction, part of VINCI Construction, seeks an experienced Project Planner in Invercargill to develop and optimise detailed programmes for tenders and delivery of major civil infrastructure projects. You will work with engineering, commercial and operations teams to drive safe, efficient, and profitable project outcomes.

Key focus areas include critical path analysis, risk management, earned value, forecasting and robust reporting to support tender submissions and execution across the

Qualifications

• Experience developing integrated construction programmes from first principles.
• Experience in tender and delivery environments.
• Strong knowledge of sequencing and project controls.
• Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated construction programmes from first principles.
• Create detailed schedules covering design, procurement, consenting and construction activities.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify opportunities to improve delivery.
• Monitor progress and update programmes throughout delivery.
• Identify and mitigate programme risks with project teams.
• Undertake earned value analysis, forecasting and progress reporting.
• Produce cashflow forecasts, resource histograms, and project performance reports.
• Support tender submissions with robust construction programmes.

Skills

Primavera P6

Construction sequencing

Earned value

Forecasting

Cashflow analysis

Stakeholder comms

Project controls

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026.

HEB Construction - Invercargill, South Island

Help Deliver Critical Infrastructure Across the South Island

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 team in Invercargill, 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
• Undertaking earned value analysis, forecasting and progress reporting
• 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 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.