Senior Planner

at  John Holland

ABOUT THE ROLE:

John Holland’s Rail & Transport division is currently constructing some of Australia’s most complex Rail projects along with pursuing several others.
We are currently looking for experienced Senior Planners to join our NSW Rail Projects Team. The roles are metro and regionally based (with DIDO or relocation available for the regional roles).

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE INCLUDE:

• Ensure project planning activities are conducted in accordance with JHG policies and procedures.
• Ensure monitoring and reporting of Project Controls processes are successfully set-up and implemented on projects.
• Interface with project team, partners, clients, stakeholders, consultants, designers, vendors, subcontractors for management of the planning function in accordance with established procedures
• Proactively lead a planning and controls culture across the project based on best practice and with a focus on risk management, cost control and SQE.
• Early identification and communication of issues and opportunities to the Projects team.
• Identify the need for training in the use of planning and programming systems, project monitoring & controls and the interpretation of data and information generated
• People interaction: collaboration, consultation and cooperation with project staff in order to coordinate information flow for the performance of the planning and controls functions, including for the performance of subcontractors
• Financial management: Undertake the implementation of project monitoring systems, particularly focussing on time, cost, resources & quality (project controls & earned value).
• Support Project Managers in report interpretation, analysis of project performance, forward planning and development of corrective actions to maximise project delivery outcomes

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE:

• Tertiary degree, preferably in one of the following disciplines - Engineering, Construction, Building, Sciences, Architecture or Project Management, or equivalent experience
• 8 years’ experience in building, MEP, civil or rail within Australia
• Demonstrated application of the principles of planning.
• Use of planning software & tools such as Primavera Project Planning, Time Chainage Charts, Program Forensic Analysis, Earned Value and Cash Flow Analysis.
  You will have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and be able to foster effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
  Your flexible and team-centric attitude, along with your high motivation to learn and adapt to a variety of challenges that extend beyond the technical, will see you succeed in the role.
  As part of the team, you can help us transform lives.
  Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.
  We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.