Senior Planner

ConsultANZ Civil Engineering, Construction, Surveying Recruitment; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Flexible location

Major infrastructure projects

Career progression

Job summary

ConsultANZ Civil Engineering, Construction, Surveying Recruitment in Hamilton, New Zealand seeks an experienced Senior Planner to lead construction programmes for major infrastructure projects.

Based in Hamilton, Tauranga or Hawke's Bay, you will own planning activities, coordinate with delivery teams, and use Primavera P6 or MS Project to drive schedule quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Proven planning/scheduling experience in civil construction or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage construction programmes for tenders and active projects.
• Work with project teams to establish construction methodologies and delivery plans.
• Track project performance, identify delays and risks, provide updates.
• Conduct schedule and delay analysis to assess project impacts.
• Support EOT claims and commercial matters through detailed programme analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, commercial teams, clients, and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Independent worker

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

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ConsultANZ Civil Engineering, Construction, Surveying Recruitment - Hamilton, North Island

ConsultANZ is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a leading civil construction contractor and contribute to the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Based in Hamilton, Tauranga or Hawke's Bay, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of project planning and work closely with delivery teams on complex civil projects.

• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Based in Hamilton, Tauranga or Hawke's Bay

ConsultANZ is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a leading civil construction contractor and contribute to the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Based in Hamilton, Tauranga or Hawke's Bay, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of project planning and work closely with delivery teams on complex civil projects.

• $140K-$160K base salary, negotiable depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Based in Hamilton, Tauranga or Hawke's Bay

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and manage construction programmes for tenders and active projects
• Work closely with project teams to establish construction methodologies, sequencing, and delivery plans
• Track project performance, identify potential delays and risks, and provide programme updates
• Conduct schedule and delay analysis to assess project impacts and key events
• Support EOT claims and commercial matters through detailed programme analysis
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, commercial teams, clients, and other stakeholders
• Use Primavera P6 and/or MS Project to develop and maintain project schedules

What We’re Looking For

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in planning, scheduling, or project controls within civil construction or infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
• Experience with delay analysis, forensic scheduling, or EOT claims
• Understanding of construction methodologies and project sequencing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a project team
• A proactive and commercially aware approach to project planning

Benefits

• $140K-$160K base salary, negotiable depending on experience
• Flexible location options across Hamilton, Tauranga or Hawke's Bay, depending on experience
• Opportunity to work on major civil and infrastructure projects across New Zealand
• Exposure to both tendering and live project delivery, providing a broad view of the project lifecycle
• Work alongside experienced project, engineering and commercial professionals
• Strong opportunities for career development and progression within a well-established civil contractor
• Be part of a collaborative team delivering complex and high-profile infrastructure projects