Planner Senior

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

Continued growth within our Fabrication team provides an opportunity for a suitably experienced Senior Planner to join the Civmec team.  As a Senior Planner with Civmec fabrication team you will be immersed in projects alongside your team, where the work is happening, yet still go home every night.  You will work with the team to define the WBS, develop and maintain the schedule or schedules for your projects. Ideally you will have former, similar experience and a thorough understanding of heavy industry construction and engineering, and we will work with you to support your long-term career ambitions! Interacting with the fabrication team, site teams, contractors and the client directly you will be given the autonomy and independence to manage your own scope and deliver and maintain a timely, accurate project schedule. 

The Role

• Develop the WBS and activity sequence with full buy in from activity owners
• Follow scheduling best practices to finalise and baseline the schedule in Primavera P6
• Communicate the schedule to all stakeholders with tailored schedule views and visual aids as needed
• Monitor production progress & resource expenditure and assist the Project Manager to steer the work
• Compare progress with client programs and ensure maintain contract deadlines
• Support the commercial team timely notifications of delay and appropriate with delay analyses
• Liaise with the workshop, project engineers, quality control, clients and subcontractors as necessary
• Maintain reliable historical data
• Analyse fabrication methods and systems with a continuous focus on improvement and cost savings
• Maintain company standards for Quality Assurance purposes
• Provide accurate weekly and monthly reports as directed\
• Support any other planners that may from time-to-time report to you.

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in structural, mechanical, civil engineering or construction management
• Proficient skills and knowledge in Primavera P6 is essential
• Prior experience, in a heavy fabrication planning role is preferred
• Previous project experience on Fabrication Projects ideally in the mining or oil and gas sector
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a planning role.

Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume' culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that's why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 1 week for permanent secondary caregivers. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts. 

How to Apply

Please click the “apply” link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.
Alternatively, please email recruitment@civmec.com.au for a confidential chat or call our Recruitment Team on (08) 6595 5888.
Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
We respectfully request no agency submissions.
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