Planning Manager
UGL Group
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- Location
- Northern Suburbs, VIC
- Type
- Full-time
About the role
Lead Planning Across a Growing Victorian Utilities Portfolio
UGL is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead planning activities across multiple electricity networks within our Victorian Utilities Operations & Maintenance team based in Tullamarine.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in planning, preparation and readiness of work across established and emerging client contracts. This is a leadership position responsible for driving planning standards, supporting planners within the team, and ensuring work is commercially sound, safe and ready for delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead planning, scoping and work preparation activities across multiple programs.
Provide oversight of estimates, work packs, permits, network access requirements and delivery readiness.
Manage planning resources, priorities and workload across the team.
Identify risks, constraints and opportunities to improve delivery outcomes.
Coach and support planners while driving consistency and continuous improvement.
About You
We're looking for a planning professional who understands the realities of delivering field-based utility work and can confidently influence outcomes across operations.
Ideally you will have:
Experience within the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) is highly regarded
Experience planning utility, electrical, construction or infrastructure works.
Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills.
Experience leading or mentoring planning teams.
Experience with ERP, FSM or similar work management systems.
Candidates from other utilities industries will also be considered, particularly those with experience managing complex field-based workforces, rosters, fatigue management requirements and subcontractor delivery models.
Why UGL?
Attractive salary + vehicle
Company paid salary continuance insurance
Leadership role supporting a growing Victorian utilities business.
Opportunity to influence planning standards and processes.
Exposure to major network clients and future growth opportunities.
Career development within UGL and the broader CIMIC Group.
Job Reference\: 269924
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