Lead Planner
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Job type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Perth
Categories: Maintenance

Who we are
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.

Our Mining, Energy and Industrial division provides engineering and construction, contract mining and asset services to customers in the resources, energy, power generation and industrial sectors. As part of this team, you'll join a group of innovative thinkers who work together to deliver market-leading, safe, cost effective and environmentally friendly outcomes that exceed customer expectations.
Position summary
Lead Planner

Downer's Facilities Asset Services team Engineering have an opportunity for a Lead Planner to join their team based out of the Perth CBD office. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, this role will primarily be responsible for the governance of schedule development.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Ensure all tender and baseline schedules are compliant with Downer scheduling procedures and policies;
• Establish and maintain a skills and capability matrix for planning resources and identify redeployment opportunities for relevant resources;
• Review and manage current scheduling processes and procedures;
• Establish a governance framework and audit schedule across ongoing projects; and
• Coordinate monitoring and production of EOT schedules.

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary Qualifications within Engineering, Construction, Project Management or an equivalent discipline;
• Demonstrated experience in achieving outcomes in a similar role within a Construction and Engineering environment;
• A proven record of success in achieving outcomes in monitoring and forecasting;
• Strong technical problem solving skills;
• High attention to detail;
• Proven ability to contribute and influence stakeholders; and
• Sound knowledge of Project Management software including Microsoft Project and or Primavera P6 packages.

Initial queries can be directed to Belinda.Rowan@downergroup.com. Applications must be submitted through the respective job portal as we do not accept resumes via email.

As an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity, we encourage men and women of all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, to apply.

To be considered for this role you must reside in Perth, Western Australia, and hold Australian Work Rights.