Project Planner M/F

VINCI; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will lead planning, sequencing and controls, perform critical path analysis and support tender submissions with robust plans, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders and delivery partners.

Qualifications

• Experience developing programmes for civil infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of construction sequencing, staging and project delivery methodologies.
• Experience using planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to stakeholders.
• Experience across tender and delivery environments.

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 and competitive construction programmes.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project planning

Critical path analysis

Earned value analysis

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

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:

• Significant experience developing programmes for civil infrastructure projects
• 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