Associate Director - Planning

*This role is available in Sydney & Melbourne Company Description At WT, we empower our clients to grow, inspiring confidence through our independent cost management and advisory services. Operating for 75 years, our expertise spans the building, construction, and infrastructure sectors. We support our clients with an award-winning team of specialists in portfolio and program advisory, quantity surveying and cost management, commercial and financial advisory, carbon and sustainability, and asset and facilities management. With a global footprint covering Australia, New Zealand, Asia, India, Middle East, North America, Africa, the UK and Europe, our clients can tap into the collective thinking of over 2,000 of the best people in the industry, operating from over 70 offices.   Job Description WT is expanding, and with our continued growth and project success, we’re looking for a motivated Associate Director - Planning to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering planning and project controls services across a range of projects and programs. From strategic planning, feasibility studies, and programme development through to progress monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, you’ll help drive successful project outcomes and support informed decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planner who wants to work on complex projects, build strong client relationships, contribute to business growth, and further develop their career with a leading consultancy.   Key Responsibilities  Lead, coach and develop a high-performing, collaborative and accountable team. Act as Service Owner, with responsibility for methods, tools, templates and quality standards. Promote consistent service delivery and share capability and resources across teams. Identify and develop new services and capabilities to meet changing market needs. Lead complex engagements and act as a senior point of contact for clients. Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities to add value. Provide strategic and operational advice to support client decision-making and program outcomes. Oversee scope, budget, schedule, risk, quality and commercial performance. Lead strategic, feasibility, master and delivery programme development. Lead schedule reviews, health checks and assurance, including delays and extensions of time. Set planning and scheduling standards, controls and progress measurement. Own and grow your portion of the PPA opportunity pipeline and meet agreed revenue targets. Target new business and build and maintain strong client relationships. Lead proposal strategy, bid writing, pricing and client presentations. Identify cross-service opportunities to provide integrated client solutions. Manage engagement commercials, including forecasting, fees, variations, invoicing and margins. Maintain accurate commercial forecasts and contribute to business planning and budgets. Contribute to the development of methodologies, templates, case studies, thought leadership and marketing collateral.   Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in project management, construction, engineering, commerce, business or a related discipline. 10–15 years’ relevant experience in advisory, consulting, project/program management, planning, project controls or capital delivery. Demonstrated experience leading and developing project or specialist teams. Strong business development capability, including pipeline development, proposals and client account growth Proven experience leading complex client engagements and influencing senior stakeholders.  Strong commercial acumen, including fee management, forecasting and budget performance. Strong understanding of the project/program life cycle, governance, risk, procurement, commercial management, scheduling and reporting. Extensive experience in planning and project scheduling across the project life cycle. Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Deltek Acumen Fuse or similar scheduling tools.    Why join WT? At WT, you’ll be part of a market-leading QS firm known for quality and innovation. You’ll help deliver projects that shape communities, while working in a supportive team that values your expertise and invests in your growth. Along with a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy: Bi-annual bonus scheme – performance bonuses twice a year. Paid professional membership- support in gaining and membership costs for RICS or AIQS Wellbeing days – extra time to focus on your health and community. Balanced way of working – flexibility to work where and how you work best. Award-winning offices – modern, activity-based spaces in prime locations with stunning views. If you're keen to advance and broaden your career within the construction industry, then this could be a fantastic opportunity for you. Apply now to join an independently owned, international cost consultancy at the forefront of Australia's major construction and infrastructure projects.