Senior Project Planner

Technical Resources ·www.techresources.com.au

Location Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
Mining, Resources & Energy
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We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to join a well-established organisation within the civil and infrastructure sector. This role plays a critical part in developing, managing, and overseeing project and tender schedules to support successful project delivery.

As a Senior Planner, you will provide expert planning guidance to project teams, ensure construction programs are practical and achievable, and maintain clear visibility over project timelines and performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and management of tender programs, working closely with bid and project teams to support timely, high-quality submissions
  • Establish and maintain project baselines, master schedules, and progress reporting frameworks
  • Guide project teams in developing construction programs aligned with scope, sequencing, and delivery objectives
  • Review contractor and third-party schedules, identifying risks and proactively mitigating potential impacts
  • Provide strategic planning input, including methodology development, work breakdown structures, and commissioning schedules
  • Support stakeholders by offering clear, pragmatic planning advice and solutions
  • Anticipate project challenges and contribute to effective problem-solving initiatives
  • Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to improve project delivery efficiency
  • Ensure planning activities align with safety, environmental, and quality standards
  • Manage competing priorities while contributing to the ongoing development of planning capability within the business
About You
  • A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
  • Extensive experience in project planning, including several years in a senior-level role
  • Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and schedule risk management
  • High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • The ability to work collaboratively while providing independent, expert advice
  • Eligibility to work in Australia 
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR CITIZENSHIP WITHIN AUSTRALIA.

For more information on the role, the client or the project please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or contact Luke Warner on lukew@techresources.com.au or 0499 390 495.

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