Senior Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026. Downer Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
The opportunity
Join Downer Energy & Utilities as a Senior Planner and play a key role in the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects across Australia.
Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and monitoring project schedules across tender and delivery phases. You will work closely with project, procurement, construction and client stakeholders to provide accurate planning insights, identify schedule risks and drive successful project outcomes.
This role will ideally be based from our Brisbane office in Milton however flexibility on location for the right candidate may be considered.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
- Prepare tender and delivery schedules aligned to contract requirements and project objectives
- Develop resource loaded and cost loaded programs that support project execution
- Facilitate schedule reviews, critical path workshops and planning sessions
- Monitor project performance and provide schedule analysis and reporting
- Review delay events and undertake delay analysis and mitigation planning
- Assess supplier and subcontractor schedules for quality, completeness and progress performance
- Support project controls activities including earned value and schedule performance reporting
- Prepare planning reports, dashboards and project status updates
- Partner with project teams to identify risks, opportunities and schedule improvements
- Provide guidance and mentoring to planners across the business
What we're looking for
- Extensive experience in project planning and scheduling within infrastructure, utilities, power, water, transmission, substation, network or shutdown projects
- Advanced Primavera P6 scheduling capability
- Strong understanding of critical path methodology and delay analysis techniques
- Experience developing and managing complex project schedules throughout the project lifecycle
- Experience using InEight, NSP, Power BI and Oracle databases or Microsoft Visio
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Desirable qualifications and experience:
- Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Project Management certification
- Experience preparing Extension of Time claims and undertaking gap analysis
What we offer
- Competitive remuneration package
- Flexible working arrangements where operationally suitable
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Access to employee benefits and wellbeing programs
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- The opportunity to contribute to some of Australia's largest energy and utilities projects
About Energy & Utilities
Downer is a leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand. Our Energy & Utilities business delivers essential infrastructure services across electricity, gas, water and telecommunications markets. We work closely with our customers to design, build and maintain critical infrastructure that powers communities and supports Australia's future.
Downer is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, women, veterans and people with disabilities.
How to apply
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