Lead Planner

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

About the Opportunity:
Having recently been awarded a number of exciting projects with NAVFAC, Australian Naval Infrastructure and SA Water, the South Australian region of Acciona Construction Australia is undergoing significant growth and we are looking for a Senior Planner to join our Adelaide team.

As a Lead Planner you will produce a program for the activities for civil engineering construction projects during the tender, delivery, and completion phases of projects which also involves scheduling, reviewing of project progress against the baseline project program and reporting as and when required.

Key accountabilities for the position:

• Management and production of programs developed from first principles using the project scope of works, design documentations and project delivery strategies.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders input to develop accurate project programs
• Assigning plant, labor, and materials resources into the project program and producing histograms and s-curves to support the project controls process
• Converting tender / bid program into the contract master program
• Development of the program management plan and all other program supporting documentation
• Manage time-risk and time-opportunities and responsible for project schedule risk analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) and the allocation of time contingency into master program
• Regular site visits and record the progression of the project works
• Progress updates and reporting on the project program in consultation with the relevant stakeholders
• Assist with the identification and application of approved and non-approved changes to the program and analyse cause and effect from such changes

Skills and Capabilities we are looking for:

• Planning experience in a construction/engineering environment.
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate sound judgment, including balancing competing priorities
• In-depth knowledge of P6, project scheduling and program logic networking.
• Demonstrable understanding of design engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning methodologies
• A focus on communication and ability to build working relationships
• Strong problem solving / analytical skills.

What we offer:

• Excellent remuneration on offer including an annual bonus program
• Extensive additional employee benefits including salary packaging, free insurance*, 3 months parental leave and much more.

So if you want to come join us and help build a better future - Apply now! We value diversity across our business and encourage all suitable applicants to apply