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Senior Project Planner

Technical Resources

Power Generation & Distribution
Location
Melbourne, VIC
Type
Full-time

About the role

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to support the delivery of high-voltage transmission line and substation projects within the energy infrastructure sector.
This role will involve developing and managing integrated project schedules across engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning. You will work closely with project management, engineering and construction teams to monitor progress, manage schedule risks and support successful project delivery.

Role Details
  • Location: FIFO opportunities available to candidates Australia-wide.
  • Roster: 2/1 FIFO or 5/2, depending on candidate location.
  • Industry: Power Transmission & Distribution / Energy Infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain integrated Level 3 and Level 4 project schedules using Primavera P6.
  • Coordinate schedules across transmission lines, substations, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
  • Monitor project progress, critical paths, milestones and schedule performance.
  • Identify schedule risks, delays and opportunities for optimisation, implementing recovery plans where required.
  • Prepare progress reports, look-ahead schedules, resource forecasts and schedule performance analysis.
  • Support variation assessments, delay analysis and Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
  • Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders to maintain project alignment.
About You
  • Demonstrated experience in project planning and scheduling within energy infrastructure, power transmission or major construction projects.
  • Direct experience with high-voltage transmission line and substation projects.
  • Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and integrated EPC project scheduling.
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, critical path analysis, progress measurement and schedule forecasting.
  • Experience in resource planning, delay analysis and project controls reporting.
  • Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Experience
  • Experience delivering 110kV and 220kV transmission line and substation projects.
  • Background with utilities, transmission network service providers or major EPC contractors.
  • Experience with brownfield substation upgrades, outage planning and live network interfaces.
  • Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
  • Familiarity with Power BI and advanced Excel reporting.
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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